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Doug Tompkins, Businessman-turned-conservationist, Will Always Be Remembered for His Dedication to Protecting This Precious Land

December 11, 2015

Doug Tompkins, the renowned conservationist and co-founder of The North Face, died Tuesday in a kayaking accident in Lake General Carrera, on the Chilean side of Patagonia. Tompkins founded the Foundation for Deep Ecology in 1990 and The Conservation Land Trust in 1992. His wife Kristine founded Conservacion Patagonica in 2000, and Tompkins is credited with starting Patagonia National Park, which, when completed, […]

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Protect Our Winters Fights for our Future at Historic #COP21 International Climate Change Negotiations in Paris

December 7, 2015

World leaders have marked the mid-way point in the climate change negotiations in Paris, as they begin the final push for a new global climate compact. The international negotiations, known as COP21, produced a draft on Saturday that was signed by 184 governments detailing plans to cut their domestic emissions after 2020. Those pledges are […]

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Holiday Shopping Millennial Style: To Draw Gen Y In-Store, Specialty Retailers Gather the Tribe Online

December 7, 2015

  When it comes to holiday shopping, millennials are ready to spend this year.  According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, 47 percent of millennials said they plan to spend more this holiday season, compared to just 25 percent of shoppers ages 35 and older. Additionally, 65 percent of all shoppers plan to research online before heading to the […]

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Rental World/Backshop, Uniform Gallery Gives Buyers a One-Stop Look at Trends While Simplifying the Buying Process

December 7, 2015

Rental World/Backshop & Uniform Gallery, presented by SAM Magazine, returns to the 2016 Snow Show to give buyers an overview of all that’s new in these key categories. Featuring over 50 exhibitors, Rental World/Backshop, Uniform Gallery showcases the latest hardgoods rental equipment, displays and accessories, backshop tools and uniforms.  “Rental World is one-stop shopping at its best. […]

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Have You Booked Your Hotel in Denver for #SIA16? Key Dates Are Selling Out!

December 7, 2015

With just over 50 days until the 2016 SIA Snow Show, it’s imperative to book your hotel room for the lowest rates. Some key dates have already sold out at some properties – don’t miss the opportunity to stay where you want!  Find accommodations to match your brand and style. From boutique to grand hotel, Denver […]

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When it Comes to Customer Satisfaction – Are You Experienced?

December 4, 2015

The customer experience is what drives sales at retail. According to Bloomberg News, The NRF has forecast $630.5 billion in spending during the November-December holiday period, a 3.7 percent increase over last season.  “The bottom line is customers value the personal experience of the physical store,” said Gary Ambrosino, CEO of TimeTrade. “We found that shoppers […]

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The DCIP Deep-Dive on 13 to 30 Year-Olds Highlights Enthusiasm and Opportunity

December 1, 2015

The Downhill Consumer Intelligence Project includes an in-depth study of young ski and snowboard participants’ preferences and attitudes about downhill skiing and snowboarding.  What we learned is that this group is very positive and enthusiastic about skiing and snowboarding, they are savvy about brands in our marketplace, and the main barriers to learning to participate […]

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‘Tis the Season for Showrooming: To Combat Online Sales, Snow Sports Retailers are Focusing on their Strengths

December 1, 2015

Now that the holiday shopping season is underway, snow sports specialty retailers are increasingly finding themselves in the battle of “the bricks vs. the clicks.” But many savvy shop owners are finding ways to work within this new age of retailing, and are keeping their shops filled with loyal customers.  According to Accenture’s recent 2015 Holiday Shopping […]

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Start Planning Now to Attend Your Favorite Seminars and Events at the 2016 Snow Show

December 1, 2015

Industry + Intelligence #SIAintel | January 27, 2016. from SnowSports Industries America on Vimeo.  NSAA President Michael Berry will present NSAA State of the Industry: 2015/16, providing a view of the current state of the snow sports industry including snow sports demographics, financial performance metrics, visitation trends, and operational best practices.  “The commitment that SIA […]

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Heading for the Snow: Nordic Community Gears Up for the Nordic Demo, February 1 & 2

December 1, 2015

After four days in the Colorado Convention Center at the 2016 SIA Snow Show, Nordic brands and buyers will head for the fresh air and snow at the Nordic Demo held at Copper Mountain Resort. On February 1 & 2, the industry’s only National On-Snow Nordic Demo will bring the Nordic community together, alongside the On-Snow […]

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