Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. reported earnings of $356,000, or 2 cents share, in the fourth quarter, rebounding from a loss a year ago. But the retailer said it expects a loss in the first quarter as winter weather conditions have softened significantly over the course of the period. Same-store sales are currently running down approximately 10 percent in the quarter.
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