Fitbit announced that it has undertaken a plan to shift its manufacturing operations outside of China for effectively all of its trackers and smartwatches.
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GK Elite Outfits 2019 Men’s & Women’s World Championship Teams
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JackRabbit To Acquire Olympia Sports
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Report: Topgolf Exploring IPO
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Housewares Segment Drives Helen Of Troy’s Q2 Sales Growth
Helen of Troy Ltd., parent of Hydro Flask, on Tuesday reported revenue for the fiscal second quarter ended August 31 of $414 million, up 5.2 percent from the year-ago period, driven by 22.1 percent growth in Housewares. That beat Wall Street’s expectations by $23.5 million.
Family RV Group Acquires Candys Campers
Family RV Group, a specialty retailer of new and used recreational vehicles and related services, announced Tuesday the acquisition of Candys Campers Inc.
Voormi Opening Store In Bozeman, MT
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Nester Hosiery Promotes Kumerow To Director Of Sustainability
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Nike And Lululemon Score High In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey
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Life Time Fitness Names Theragun As Exclusive Percussive Therapy Recovery Partner
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LeagueApps Launches Youth Sports Industry Conference
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USA Football To Host Flag Football Championship
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Ed Stack Says Dick’s Destroyed $5 Million Worth Of Assault Rifles
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Otis Technology Acquires DRD Tactical
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