FDA scrutinizing caffeinated energy gels, chews, gum May 2, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this week announced that it will investigate energy foods — including gels and chews sold in the outdoor world — that contain increasing amounts of caffeine marketed to lift energy.
Merchandise Mentoring: Can GoPro’s Training Village and app help retailers better sell tech? October 20, 2013 SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright checks out GoPro's retail training program and whether it can better help sell complicated tech.
Opportunity still abound for specialty fitness to capture CrossFit sales February 20, 2014 CrossFit is booming, but few fitness retailers have benefitted from rise. SNEWS talks to studios and retailers to see where the opportunities lie.
GPS watches and fitness trackers feeding data-hungry athletes September 28, 2014 0Comments See the new fitness trackers and GPS watches to hit retail shelves in 2015.
Tighter and lighter: Summer 2015 socks achieve more compression at lower weight September 25, 2014 0Comments See what's ahead for hiking, running and compression socks to hit shelves at outdoor retail in 2015.
Simple does the trick for nutrition September 7, 2014 0Comments Health nuts want natural ingredients; millennials ask for the ability to customize. Learn the new treats and trends for nutrition at outdoor retail.
Hydration for the long haul … or happy hour September 7, 2014 0Comments Handheld bottles target wide spectrum, from ultrarunners to beer lovers. See what's ahead in 2015 for outdoor retail.
A steady stream of sales: What’s moving in the world of hydration May 29, 2014 1Comments Find out what specialty retailers in the hottest and/or driest parts of the country are seeing as the top trends and sellers in the hydration category
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GPS watches and fitness trackers feeding data-hungry athletes
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