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Free shipping deals drive online sales this holiday season
Dec 15, 2010
Free shipping is no longer just a perk for online shoppers, but a driving force behind their decision to hit the “buy” button. SNEWS talks to key outdoor and fitness retailers for more insight.
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Did you hear?...Small business satisfaction with banks declines
Nov 8, 2010
The 2010 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study reveals that, of any banking customer, small businesses have the lowest satisfaction levels with their bank. SNEWS has the summary and insights.
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Banks increase lending, but also heighten loan requirements
Oct 22, 2010
Bank lending has finally loosened, and the number of companies receiving SBA loans has risen 30 percent this year. But the process of getting a loan is much tougher than in the past.
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Social networking, mobile email influences business marketing
Aug 4, 2010
Statisticians have been analyzing the impact of email, mobile devices and social networking on consumer buying habits. Like trying to capture lightning in a bottle, they’re trying to pinpoint the value of these mediums to influence purchasing. See what the numbers have to say and what it could mean to your business.
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Are you ready to jump the firewall and create a social workplace?
Jul 21, 2010
Social network applications have been focused on the social marketplace, where companies can interact more directly with their customers. This way of communicating has permanently and profoundly changed the way we communicate. Find out how it’s on the brink of changing the way we work, too.
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More companies using social media for job recruiting
Jul 14, 2010
If a recent Jobvite survey is any indication, social networks will be leading all other recruiting channels in terms of planned investment by many employers as the economy continues its recovery. SNEWS has the insight and report on linking up for jobs with LinkedIn and more.
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Did you hear?...Facebook fans prove their worth in dollars, studies show
Jul 2, 2010
With more than 320 million people on Facebook around the world, companies are hoping to quantify the value of their participation. Two studies are proving that a brand’s Facebook fans as customers provide more value than non-fans and the fans have higher brand awareness.
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Retailers retool to fight rise in return fraud, retail crime
Jun 4, 2010
Retailers are now turning to technology to fight the growing problem of return fraud, which can cost the industry billions of dollars, and the growth of retail crimes that drain stores of revenues.
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Facebook fans may have more business value than suspected
Apr 16, 2010
While companies have been falling all over themselves to launch on Facebook and build fan bases, few have been able to really determine what is the true value of these fans -- until now.
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Three studies reveal surprising shift in social media use patterns
Mar 8, 2010
Three recent studies provide a window into a shifting social media market, with some surprising results. Could it be that middle-aged adults are actually using their mobile phones more than youth to access social media sites? Do you think social media users would rather give or receive product advice? SNEWS has the summary results and links to the studies.
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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.
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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.
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Reduces Its Carbon Footprint at Fall Show
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La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is live, in full digital glory
Dec 16, 2011
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Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
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Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
Dec 9, 2011
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The Merchandising Doctor gives Boulder Running Company royal sock treatment
Nov 16, 2011
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How to Sell: Insulation
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Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
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