Fox Factory Holding Corp. expects to report net sales grew nearly 15 percent to approximately $65 million in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013, the company reported Monday.
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Penn State Licensees Sourcing from Bangladesh Must Sign Safety Accord
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Field and Stream Eyes Locations Outside Pittsburgh and Cincinnati
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Accell Agrees to Sell German Hercules for Euro 20 million
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Healthcare and Sports Uses to Drive Wearable Technology Sales in 2014
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ISPO Munich Draws 80,000 Over Four Days
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RECALL: 4,600 West Marine Folding Bikes
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