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Club Industry

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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.
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Club Industry ’11: A move to Las Vegas in 2012 attempts to reinvigorate still-shrinking event
Oct 19, 2011
As continued budgetary belt-tightening prompts manufacturers to rethink trade show expenditures, the Club Industry show Oct. 12-14 again inhaled a notch. Plus, shocking many exhibitors and attendees, it announced a move to Las Vegas in 2012. We analyze its past, present and future.
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Article Thumbnail Jack LaLanne, 95, accepts lifetime achievement award
Oct 19, 2009
Long before "aerobics" was listed in Webster's, Gilad made it to the beach, and Jane became a dance-exercise queen, there was Jack LaLanne. At age 95, LaLanne accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Club Industry show.
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Article Thumbnail Club Industry reflects economic doldrums: smaller gathering, few product intros
Oct 19, 2009
Not surprisingly, the 2009 Club Industry show, Oct. 15-17, was another tick smaller this year, reflecting a trend not only in most trade shows but also, in particular, in the fitness and sports segment.
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Article Thumbnail Did you hear?...Club Industry East show heads to Boston, registration deadline looms
Apr 16, 2009
With education being high on the list for fitness professionals, the Club Industry East show can offer a venue for taking seminars and taking a peek at an exhibit hall. Focused on the East Coast, the show in late May has more than 85 sessions in various tracks. Plus, Nancy Snyderman, chief medical officer for NBC News, is the keynote speaker on May 28.
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Fitness: Miscellaneous Show News

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Athletic Business ’11: Shopping heaven & play time at event’s expo, even without much debut news
Dec 14, 2011
Athletic Business Conference and Expo doesn’t usually come with a lot of hoopla and splashes about launches, but that doesn’t mean that a few exhibitors don’t decide it’s a good idea to show off something new. SNEWS found out what the event’s expo hall had to offer.
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Athletic Business ’11: Education, exhibits keep attendees coming after 30 years
Dec 7, 2011
Despite continued economic doldrums, the Athletic Business Conference’s 2011 event Dec. 1-3 was bustling, posting success with its combination of education and exhibits that cater to the vertical markets, non-profit facilities, the government and military. SNEWS was there to check it out firsthand.
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Athletic Business ’11: Expo designed to entice, educate, not distract
Nov 21, 2011
Compact hours for the Athletic Business Conference’s expo separates most seminars from the trade show hours, allowing attendees to focus. SNEWS talks to show staff to find out how this works, plus gets insights on other on-site events.
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Athletic Business ’11: Broad slate of education, seminars key to event
Nov 2, 2011
Other shows may have educational seminars but they are often a supplement to the trade show floor. At the Athletic Business Conference the educational component is just as important as the trade show. We take a look at its development and current focus.
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Athletic Business Show focuses on non-profit fitness – and continues to grow
Oct 12, 2011
Celebrating its 30th show, the Athletic Business Conference & Expo heads back to Orlando this year and expects another jump in show size. What’s the “ABC” show about? SNEWS takes a look.
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General Miscellaneous Trade Show News

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Warning: Fair Guide or Construct Data folks want your money...don't give it to them
Jun 10, 2011
Like a recurring nightmare, the Fair Guide people just won't disappear. If you are not familiar with Fair Guide, aka Construct Data Publishers, aka Construct Data Verlag, aka Expo Guide, aka Commercial Online Manuals, then you need to read this...and above all...DO NOT respond to their update request forms.
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GlobalShop – Fixturing, mannequins and more for your store
Apr 8, 2011
SNEWS just got back from GlobalShop, the world's largest annual trade show dedicated to store design, visual merchandising, and shopper marketing. Check out our picks of cool products that will help spice up your store displays and organization.
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Article Thumbnail SNEWS TV @ Interbike/HFB: ‘TNT’ on treadmills, balance training & more, plus ‘What’s Hot’ product picks
Sep 27, 2010
SNEWS TV had a wild ride at the Interbike and Health & Fitness Business shows Sept. 21-24, covering hot products, events, trends and more. Don’t miss your fix: Michael Hodgson’s What’s Hot, TNT with Therese Iknoian, and the Daily Juice...nine episodes in all live during the show, Sept. 22-24, and more coming Sept. 27 and beyond.
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SuperZoo show, innovative gear propel healthy pet product market
Sep 24, 2010
The pet product market appears healthy and primed for growth, as attendance picked up at this year’s SuperZoo trade show, and innovative new products are flowing into the market.
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Article Thumbnail Interbike/HFB date change confirmed: mid-August as of 2011; no Outdoor Retailer conflict
Sep 18, 2010
Interbike show management has confirmed to SNEWS the factual date and venue changes for 2011; there is no conflict with Outdoor Retailer and the Health & Fitness Business Expo should be part of the plan. Read the breaking news from SNEWS right here.
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Health & Fitness Business

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Article Thumbnail 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.
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Article Thumbnail Health & Fitness Business ’11: FIDA seminar offers tips to improve online presence
Oct 3, 2011
Presented by the Fitness Industry Dealers Association (FIDA), Buzz Truitt shared tips with and answered questions from a standing-room-only crowd at the Health & Fitness Business show in Las Vegas about how to beef up an online presence to gain sales locally.
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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.
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Latest cardio goes high-tech, multi-function, but also back-to-basics
Sep 28, 2011
SNEWS continues its post HFB 2011 coverage with a look at the latest cardio products and trends.
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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.
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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.
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IHRSA ‘11 product trends, Pt. 1: Suspended in thin air, tech gets hip, vertical climbing and more
Apr 4, 2011
With the withered economy, it’s been a few years since we’ve seen real, live, honest-to-goodness trends. But we did this year at the IHRSA show, from suspension, technology and vertical climbing, to green equipment and bouncy running platforms. SNEWS covers the trends and highlights in two partsl with the second part on April 11.
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Article Thumbnail IHRSA financial panel ‘11: Fitness, health club industry stagnant; Internet key in future
Mar 25, 2011
Analysts on the financial panel at the recent IHRSA trade show in San Francisco said they see a repeat year ahead for the fitness and health club industry in 2011. SNEWS was there to hear their suggestions on how the industry can get moving again.
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Article Thumbnail Industry seems reinvigorated at sold-out IHRSA show
Mar 23, 2011
Was it a sign the economy is coming back for fitness or just due to a smaller show footprint? Whatever it was, IHRSA’s aisles were packed with people and positive energy. SNEWS was there and has more to tell.
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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.
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Interbike

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Health & Fitness Business a success; still a work in progress
Sep 21, 2011
Both Health & Fitness Business and Interbike trade shows, held concurrently in Las Vegas for the second year, were a success. Though official numbers have not been released, preliminary numbers indicate the show was well attended and attendees had a positive show experience.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor brands expand at Interbike
Sep 21, 2011
Several outdoor brands, such as The North Face, Osprey and Keen, were in Las Vegas at the Interbike trade show, Sept. 14-16, 2011, expanding their presence and products to the bike community. SNEWS was there to report on what’s new for 2012.
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What's Hot with Michael Hodgson - The North Face Torrent Series Pack
Sep 20, 2011
During Interbike 2011, What's Hot with Michael Hodgson visits with Stephen Barnes from The North Face to talk about the company's all new Torrent Hydration Pack.
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TNT with Therese Iknoian -- HealthCare International's Proteus brand iPad compatibility
Sep 20, 2011
During Health & Fitness Business 2011, TNT with Therese Iknoian looks at iPad iOS compatibility with HealthCare International's Proteus brand.
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TNT with Therese Iknoian - Diamondback iOS Connectivity
Sep 17, 2011
TNT with Therese Iknoian checks out the new directions and trends in adding iOS device connectivity to the latest fitness equipment from Diamondback.
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ispo

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Article Thumbnail Europe’s sports segments continued boom in 2010, but 2011 off to slow start
Mar 2, 2011
From skis and boots to outdoor and fitness, sports segments across the board in Europe seem to have had a banner year in 2010, although 2011 isn’t off to such a hot start. SNEWS read the German reports, listened to the experts, and has the info on what’s hot and what’s not.
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Article Thumbnail Germany’s ‘Consumer Reports’ wallops brands, reveals alleged harmful chemicals in equipment
Feb 28, 2011
Forget the usual debate over equipment rankings, the brouhaha in Germany at the ispo show was over tests by its country’s version of Consumer Reports’ showing alleged harmful chemicals in handgrips. SNEWS reads the report to find out more.
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Article Thumbnail 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.
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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.
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Eating, drinking, merrymaking -- oh, and networking! -- rule the day at ispo’s lounges and activity hubs
Feb 21, 2011
Who says trade shows are all business and no fun? That’s certainly not the case in Munich, Germany, at the ispo winter 2011 show, which sets up enclaves of themed lounges, bars and activity hubs through its sprawling network of sport-product halls. See what all the merriment -- and networking! -- is about.
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Outdoor / Friedrichshafen

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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.
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Article Thumbnail Germany’s OutDoor show continues to grow: Attendees from 91 countries
Jul 18, 2011
The trend of lighter and ever lighter gear dominated the 18th annual OutDoor show in Germany, July 14-17, where attendance numbers jumped dramatically. SNEWS was there to give you a first look and inside preview.
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Article Thumbnail 2011 OutDoor show in Germany kicks off with top product, people awards
Jul 14, 2011
U.S. outdoor brands Therm-a-Rest and Mountain Hardwear joined nine European brands as winners of the 2011 Industry Gold Award at the annual OutDoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Meanwhile, Paul Petzl of France-based Petzl won the 2011 OutDoor Celebrity of the Year Award.
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Article Thumbnail OutDoor show in Germany shows off Euro products that catch the eye
Aug 11, 2010
European outdoor products are always a treat when touring the OutDoor show in Germany. And not infrequently, products that have appeared in SNEWS find their way across the pond to U.S. retail shelves. Join us on an inside tour of a few highlights that caught our roving editor's eyes.
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Article Thumbnail Eco Index assessment tool launches at Germany’s OutDoor show, U.S. launch at Outdoor Retailer
Jul 28, 2010
SNEWS had an advance preview of the Eco Index beta version at the recent OutDoor show in Germany. Detailing what we saw, Outdoor Retailer attendees will better understand the tool and determine which workshops they might attend at the U.S. launch at Summer Market.
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Outdoor: Miscellaneous Show News

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Outdoor, fitness products shine at Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 10, 2011
The International Consumer Electronics Show recognized its market is increasingly asking for products for activity and health by launching the first Sports, Fitness and the Outdoors Summit and Exhibit as part of the 2011 main event. SNEWS talked to summit presenters, show organizers and peeked at a selection of award-winning products.
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Article Thumbnail 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.
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Article Thumbnail Eco Index spreading its wings to other recreation industry segments -- bike, sports, paddle
Oct 15, 2010
After the unveiling of the beta version of the Eco Index product assessment tool in July at the OutDoor show in Germany, the road show to promote its use hasn’t stopped. Promotion of its development and use has reached the bike, general sporting goods and, now, paddle markets. SNEWS was there to find out how it went.
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Article Thumbnail Kanumesse ’10: Paddle-only show in Germany establishes international importance
Oct 13, 2010
Eight years ago, Kanumesse was nothing more than eight paddle industry distributors milling around a hotel meeting room. As the show came to a close on Oct. 7, after a three-day run at the convention center in Nuremberg, Germany, 163 exhibitors from all over the world had smiles on their faces. SNEWS was there to find out what’s going on.
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Article Thumbnail Interbike 2010: Crossover the buzzword for outdoor brands at the annual bike show
Oct 4, 2010
The line between the outdoor and cycling industries continues to blur. Dozens of brands that attend Outdoor Retailer also exhibited at Interbike 2010. SNEWS scouted the aisles to find out what regulars from the outdoor show were there and why they took on the challenge.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

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Hookers & Grubbers earn $834 for Conservation Alliance from ORSM match
Nov 2, 2011
The third annual Hookers & Grubbers rugby match at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market brought in more than $834 for the Conservation Alliance. Find out who arrived tired and left feeling sexy and how you can participate next year.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011: SNEWS BOB Awards
Aug 17, 2011
The creativity and innovation at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market didn’t stop at gear and apparel, but carried over into booth design and visual merchandising. As a result, the SNEWS® team was happily challenged in deciding winners of the coveted BOB (Best of Booth) awards.
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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.
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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.
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O.R.D. Schedule of Events Deadline Approaching
Jun 24, 2011
The deadline to submit information about your trade show events (press conferences, celebrity appearances, autograph signings, prize drawings, contests, giveaways, happy hours, parties and other hoopla) for the O.R.D. Schedule of Events is July 11, 2011.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market

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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is live, in full digital glory
Dec 16, 2011
Your official Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is here in digital format, loaded with new products, trends information, exhibitor listings, and thousands of live links -- all designed to help make your trade show planning as easy as turning the flip magazine pages.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Daily deadlines: Free coverage for new exhibitors and more are here
Dec 13, 2011
If you are a new exhibitor to Outdoor Retailer attending this upcoming Winter Market, your deadline to submit a form requesting free editorial coverage in the O.R.D. (the official newspaper of the trade show) is fast approaching! Ditto on the deadline for ALL exhibitors who have special events and celebrations.
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Outdoor Retailer Daily submission deadlines and guidelines nearing
Nov 14, 2011
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (Jan. 19-22, 2012) is nearly two months away, but some of the deadlines for coverage in the official newspaper covering Winter Market – O.R.D. powered by SNEWS® – are just around the corner.
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Burton’s Outdoor Retailer entry yields mixed response from industry
Oct 14, 2011
Burton's entry into Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012 speaks to the continuing crossover of between the wintersports and outdoor industries with retailers, manufacturers and even trade shows caught in-between.
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Outdoor Retailer Daily submission deadlines and guidelines
Oct 14, 2011
While Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (Jan. 19-22, 2012) is still several months away, some of the deadlines for coverage in the official newspaper covering Winter Market – O.R.D. powered by SNEWS® -- are approaching. Get the essential details for getting noticed by thousands here.
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SGMA

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Article Thumbnail SoCal fires force cancellation of SGMA sports technology conference, evacuates and shuts fitness businesses
Oct 23, 2007
The conflagrations in Southern California -- wind-whipped to an uncontrolled frenzy from north of Los Angeles to San Diego County -- forced an emergency cancellation of SGMA's Sports+Technology Convergence hours before it began and has fitness businesses and their employees closed and evacuated.
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Article Thumbnail SGMA Spring Market '07: Some intriguing new companies help round out the floor
Jun 20, 2007
As we discussed last week, the traffic may not have been strong or what the SGMA had hoped for at its first Spring Market June 11-13, but new companies found a showcase they wouldn't have at many shows, if at all.
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Article Thumbnail SGMA Spring Market '07: A gracious "A" for effort; fitness mostly no-show
Jun 15, 2007
SGMA President Tom Cove can't be faulted for lack of presence. On the nail-biting opening morning of the first SGMA Spring Market, he was front-and-center at the entrance announcing, "Please come in and do lots of business." As attendees streamed past him, he continued to press the flesh, greeting, chatting and shaking hands. If there'd been a baby, we bet he would have kissed it.
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Article Thumbnail SGMA Sports+Technology Convergence 2006: Technology is not the enemy
Nov 6, 2006
A host of speakers, keynotes and panelists converged, so to speak, at the first Sports+Technology Convergence by the SGMA in late October with the message -- underlying or blatant -- being technology savvy can work with and for the sporting goods community in many ways.
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Article Thumbnail Sports+Technology Convergence '06: Coming together of sports, technology emphasized at debut SGMA event
Oct 30, 2006
Sports and technology sat at the same table and broke bread instead of glaring at each other across the room at the first SGMA Sports+Technology Convergence Oct. 24-26, in La Jolla, Calif.
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SHOT Show

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Article Thumbnail The SNEWS View: Industry trade show rules to live by
Apr 2, 2010
After our last view on trade show espionage, the SNEWS team felt it would be useful to put together a few suggested rules to live by to help guide behavior and conduct when attending trade shows – either as a retailer, exhibitor, guest, media or other designation.
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Article Thumbnail 2009 Annual SNEWS Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: Looking at trade show attendance
Mar 19, 2010
As we announced in Part 1, we are now releasing the full SNEWS Outdoor Retailer survey results, complete with expanded and detailed analysis available to our All Access SNEWS subscribers. In Part 4, this week, we share some very eye-opening results to our trade show attendance questions.
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Article Thumbnail Warning: Fair Guide, Construct Data, Expo Guide, Commercial Online Manuals are at it again
Feb 19, 2010
Dealing with the Fair Guide people is like being swarmed by mosquitoes -- no matter how many you slap, they just keep on coming, trying to suck your blood. If you are not familiar with Fair Guide, you need to read this now!
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Article Thumbnail Guest Editorial: SHOT Show presents opportunity for those retailers with open minds
Feb 3, 2010
Few segments of the broader outdoor industry seem to be as recession-proof as the tribe that attends the SHOT Show, held Jan. 19-22, 2010, in Las Vegas. Even while other markets are lagging, it is still outperforming. Find out how you can tap into this market.
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Article Thumbnail SHOT Show gunning for new business
Jan 17, 2007
It's a great time to be a hired gun. That was the clear message coming from this year's SHOT Show held Jan. 11-14 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The show's "law enforcement" section rattled with energy, and this segment of the shooting market is growing faster than a speeding bullet.
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SIA SnowSports Trade Show

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Snow Show date changes get mixed reviews; push back from buying groups
Mar 23, 2011
News that the SIA Snow Show will start two weeks earlier in 2013 has snowsports retailers in an uproar. And exhibitor reactions are also mixed. But is this as good as the dates can get? SNEWS finds out.
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Skis, sales & rock-n-roll: Q&A with Head CEO Kevin Kempin
Feb 11, 2011
Head USA CEO Kevin Kempin talks exclusively with SNEWS about the brand's global positioning, new technology and a renewed focus on its American roots for next year.
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United Nations of Shred: SIA’s International Snowsports Forum
Feb 9, 2011
SIA's inaugural International Snowsports Forum brought together researchers from around the world in an effort to better understand the winter consumer for the benefit of everyone. SNEWS looks at what they accomplished, and where they go from here.
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Best of Booth Awards goes to SIA Snow Show for the first time
Feb 7, 2011
Determining the winners of the inaugural SNEWS® “Best of Booth” (BOB) awards during the SIA Snow Show in Denver, Colo., Jan. 27-30, 2011, was no easy task. The goal was to find trade show booth merchandising “bests” that were not only effective at attracting the attention of show attendees, but can also be adapted for use at retail to draw in customers and motivate purchasing...
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The best of SIA: Snow Show Daily editor’s picks
Feb 4, 2011
After a fantastic SIA Snow Show, Snow Show Daily editors gave a quick shout out to the gear, booths and amenities of Denver that they deemed the best.
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Products and Trends
Industry News Releases
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Icebreaker as a Vendor Partner
Dec 22, 2011
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Jetboil Expands Management Team
Dec 22, 2011
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Switch Vision Joins 2012 East Coast Adventure Racing Series
Dec 22, 2011
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BioLogic Helps Social Networking Cyclists Track Data on the Go
Dec 21, 2011
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Liberty Mountain Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as Vendor Partner
Dec 21, 2011
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National Ski Patrol makes branding move to unify divisions and patrols
Dec 21, 2011
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SNEWS Headlines
November retail, outdoor, online sales rise; NRF raises forecast
Dec 26, 2011
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Mountain travel bookings continue uphill surge
Dec 22, 2011
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Gramicci leverages Haggar to lower prices on fall 2012 products, predicts consumers will reduce spending
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