Broder Bros. saw net sales for the second quarter fall 31.0% to $177.7 million compared to $257.6 million for the second quarter 2008. Income from operations for the second quarter 2009 was $1.0 million compared to income from operations of $8.5 million f
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High Tech Swim Suits Banned from High School Competition
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eGear Welcomes New Director of Sales
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Crocs and AVP Tour to Part Ways
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Blacks Leisure Confirms Renewal of Working Capital Facility
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Suunto Looks to Broaden Reach with New Distributor
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Shimano Feels the Effects of Global Recession in First Half
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Sports Multiplied Names New Regional Reps for 2XU and BONT Cycling
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Cliff Keen Launches New Web Site
Cliff Keen Athletic has launched a new Web site for the 2009-10 scholastic calendar. The company said the new CliffKeen.com site is re-designed to better serve the company’s considerable stable of growing customers, universities, retailers, and club wres
Puma AG Q2 Net Income Shrinks on Contracting Margins
Puma AG posted flat consolidated net sales growth in second quarter on a currency-adjusted basis, but rose 4.1% to €600.3 million ($818 mm) when measured in the reported euro terms. Net income totaled €38.5 million ($52 mm) versus €45.6 million ($71 mm)
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