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Health & Fitness Business
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Accessories more user friendly; plus strength accessories show a softer side.
Oct 5, 2011 As the economy went south a few years ago, accessories large and small began to carry more favor among fitness retailers. SNEWS hit the Health & Fitness Business show floor and found more user-friendly products, a massager with “thumbs” and the softer side of strength training. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Health & Fitness Business articles |
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Vibration trainers still strong, plus products to get fit outdoors and ease sore muscles
Sep 30, 2011 The Health & Fitness Business Show in Las Vegas Sept. 14-16 proved vibration trainers are still popular after all these years. More companies joined in the vibration-training craze. Plus, a combination scooter, bicycle and stepper and a few “after-care” options all hit the trade show floor this year. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Health & Fitness Business articles |
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Suspension, function, balance and adjustability coming to strength equipment
Sep 26, 2011 Suspension and body weight training continue to find their way onto more new strength equipment that debuted at the Health & Fitness Business Expo in September. SNEWS also finds balance training and adjustable weights creeping into the strength category more and more. Get a look at a few highlights here. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Health & Fitness Business articles |
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Vibration training maturing, not slowing down
Nov 3, 2010 Eight years after vibration training came to the U.S. fitness world, the genre has matured, toned down its hype about all-things-to-all-people, and begun to penetrate the home retail market. As the market grows, SNEWS has taken the time to talk to three players in different price categories to find out what they see. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Health & Fitness Business articles |
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SNEWS TV -- Ellipticals - TNT with Therese Iknoian
Nov 2, 2010 Therese Iknoian of SNEWS TV looks at the changing face of elliptical fitness machines on this episode of Trends and Topics. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Health & Fitness Business articles |
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IHRSA
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IHRSA '11 product trends, Pt. 2: ‘Greening’ the industry, indoor cycling, vibration, big momma weights, and more…
Apr 8, 2011 Enough new products and trends were spotted at the 2011 IHRSA trade show that we were forced to run a two-part story! On April 4, we looked at suspension training, tech trends and vertical climbing. In our second part, SNEWS takes a look at “green” trends, indoor cycling, and a few other individual products including weights. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all IHRSA articles |
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IHRSA 2010: Smaller show welcomes unexpectedly upbeat mood
Mar 17, 2010 The 2010 IHRSA show, albeit a touch smaller, seemed to reveal more energy and more of an upbeat mood than last year. No one product or company stole the show…but perhaps that’s not what the industry needed this year. SNEWS has more. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all IHRSA articles |
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IHRSA '09 hosts product previews, prototypes, program launches
Mar 30, 2009 Despite some caution on both sides of the aisles, the IHRSA show with its focus on the commercial side of the fitness business managed to show off some new equipment, launch or update a few programs, and showcase some prototype gear. But, like last year, new product releases weren't the theme of the annual show March 16-19 in San Francisco, but rather a bit of an afterthought for many in a year of breath-holding about where the economy will head. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all IHRSA articles |
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Misc Fitness
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Club Industry ’11: Trends and products from vertical climbing to suspension and more
Oct 21, 2011 Although the chatter in the aisles was about how little there was to see (or was new) at the Club Industry show, there were indeed trends on the show floor. SNEWS takes a look at a few product highlights. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Fitness articles |
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Ispo 2011: Fitness hall changes over years, big players mix with a ‘bazaar’ quality
Feb 23, 2011 Maturing over the years, the fitness show that is part of the ispo trade event in Germany seemed to go a step backward, although the few big players are fighting a good battle over the non-North American audiences. SNEWS visited the show and found a few interesting products and trends. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Fitness articles |
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ispo 2011: Seekers of innovative sport concepts beeline for BrandNew award pavilion
Feb 14, 2011 Those on-the-prowl for innovative concepts and products from around the world head straight to the ispo show’s BrandNew award area. The show seeks young companies that are pushing the edges of product development in fitness, outdoor, wintersports, bike, board and general sports arenas. SNEWS snooped the award pavilion for you. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Fitness articles |
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‘Wearable Technology’ showcase introduces sports/fitness products and technologies of the future
Mar 8, 2010 Garments and gear with built-in electronics are the way of the future in the sports, health, fitness and outdoor industries. SNEWS® explores the “Wearable Technology” platform and its new conference and award for products using Bluetooth low-energy. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Fitness articles |
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ispo winter 2010: BrandNew product award area the place to prowl for innovation
Feb 22, 2010 If you truly want to spy innovation -- for better and, sometimes, for worse -- the exhibit area to prowl at the ispo winter show in Germany is the so-called “BrandNew” segment. Check out our favorites from four areas, including outdoor/ski and fitness. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Fitness articles |
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Misc Outdoor
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Euro products show pizzazz at Germany’s OutDoor show
Aug 3, 2011 The OutDoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, has grown into a globally oriented show with hundreds of product launches from all over the world. SNEWS always prowls the aisles for intriguing companies and products not, or not commonly found, in North America – gear, gadgets and apparel you won’t likely find at Outdoor Retailer. Take a look at a few highlights from the 2011 event. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Outdoor articles |
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ispo 2011: Outdoor remains the darling of the show and at retail
Feb 28, 2011 Even during the recent economic doldrums, outdoor continues to boom as a segment of the ispo show in Munich, Germany. Outdoor was named as one of the key drivers of growth at sport retail, and SNEWS took a look at some innovative products at the show that push the trend along. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Outdoor articles |
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ispo 2011: Seekers of innovative sport concepts beeline for BrandNew award pavilion
Feb 14, 2011 Those on-the-prowl for innovative concepts and products from around the world head straight to the ispo show’s BrandNew award area. The show seeks young companies that are pushing the edges of product development in fitness, outdoor, wintersports, bike, board and general sports arenas. SNEWS snooped the award pavilion for you. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Outdoor articles |
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SNEWS TV -- What's Hot with Michael Hodgson -- Interbike 2010
Dec 10, 2010 In this episode of What's Hot with Michael Hodgson, shot at Interbike 2010, buckle up and prepare to be entertained and informed. And brace yourself for Hodgson and Curleigh. James Curleigh, the CEO of Keen, gives a product pitch like we've never seen...ever! Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Outdoor articles |
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Virtual Design Center offers window into world influencing innovation, design
Dec 6, 2010 VDC Live offers retailers, media, reps and of course, designers, a virtual window into a world of sustainable design technology. SNEWS has the details for you. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Misc Outdoor articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
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Fitness products for specialty retailers found at outdoor show too
Aug 15, 2011 Sometimes interesting products for fitness retailers to consider aren’t just on a fitness show’s floor and aren’t just made of steel and iron. SNEWS cruised the 1,000-plus booths at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and picked out a few items that could have easily been on a fitness trade show floor. Take a look at what caught our eyes. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Summer Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market hits records; SNEWS recaps the show
Aug 10, 2011 SNEWS Editors are fresh from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011, Aug. 4-7, in Salt Lake City, and we have lots to share. Get a full show recap with links to all the key products, trends and news from the show's daily newspaper O.R.D. produced by SNEWS. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Summer Market articles |
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Great products for fitness come from all arenas, even an outdoor show
Sep 3, 2010 Great gear for fitness retail can be found in a lot of places -- try tote bags, water bottles, chronograph watches and one-size-fits-all wraps. SNEWS snooped out a few at the recent outdoor show that could be fitness finds – especially as the holidays near. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Summer Market articles |
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SNEWS Youth Team: A look at companies appealing to youthful outdoor newbies
Sep 3, 2010 In a world of super technical, ultra-vapor-wicking, titanium alloy-reinforced, mega, mini, maxi, mucho everything, what happened to gear that is a tool to bridge the gap between the outdoors and the everyday for the beginner outdoor enthusiast? Our Youth Team reporter offers are up four companies to watch. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Summer Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market ’10: Products that are The New, The Cool, The Quirky too, Pt. 2
Aug 30, 2010 Sometimes we just all simply say “wow” about a few products we see at the shows. These are The New, The Cool and, sometimes, the Quirky. What is a “wow?” Sometimes it’s the really fresh look by a company at how a piece is executed. Here in the second of two parts are our picks for this year’s ORSM new, cool and quirky in food, softgoods, gadgets, dog products and sleeping bags. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Summer Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
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Promostyl urges ‘exploration’ in its fall/winter 2012 theme
Feb 16, 2011 Promostyl, a styling and trend-forecasting agency for fashion, design and lifestyles, shared its forecast theme of “exploration” for the fall/winter 2012 season. Get the details here. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Winter Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’11: Even more o’ Cool, New and Quirky, Part 2
Feb 9, 2011 We think it’s getting more and more difficult each show to pick just a few products we have dubbed “new,” “cool” or just plain quirky or eyebrow-raising. Are we getting softer or is there just a whole hecka lot of product that really does fit the bill? At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, our team fanned out across the floor -- see what we found in this second installment of two parts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Winter Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’11: A lot o’ Cool, New and Quirky, Part 1
Feb 7, 2011 We think it’s getting more and more difficult each show to pick just a few products we have dubbed “new,” “cool” or just plain quirky or eyebrow-raising. Are we getting softer or is there just a whole hecka lot of product that really does fit the bill? At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, our team fanned out across the floor -- see what we found in this first of two parts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Winter Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’11: New footwear goes electric -- in fashion and heat
Feb 4, 2011 SNEWS scoured the floor at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2011 for the new styles, trends and brands in footwear for fall 2011, and got a sneak peek at a few spring/summer trends. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Winter Market articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ‘11: Buyer confidence means busy show, plus key trends and don’t-miss special reports
Jan 28, 2011 Winter Market busted all records, with attendance up 16 percent, and buyer numbers up 11 percent, according to preliminary numbers supplied by show management. To keep you in-the-know, SNEWS got feedback on the show and reviewed trends in wintersports, apparel, footwear and accessories that we covered in our Outdoor Retailer Daily. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Retailer Winter Market articles |
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SIA
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Viva Las Vegas: Like Elvis, SIA has left the building
Feb 9, 2009 For the past 37 years, the SIA SnowSports Show was on a roll in Las Vegas. But in 2010, the show will cash in its chips and try its luck in Denver, Colo. Not surprisingly, the big question on everyone's mind -- right after the economy -- was whether SIA '09 would be a blowout farewell party or a sparsely attended funereal affair. As it turned out, the mood at the recently concluded show (held January 24-27 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center) was mostly upbeat. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SIA articles |
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iFitness Belts Oct 17, 2011 The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Fitnex E55SG Elliptical Sep 14, 2011 So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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