Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. on Monday announced the appointment of Robert Julian as CFO, effective April 24. Julian will oversee all financial aspects of the company.
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Nike Won’t Respond To Latest Allegations By Attorney Michael Avenatti
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Ecco’s Revenues Climb 3 Percent In 2018
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Goldstock’s Sporting Goods To Close
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Fanatics Partners With University of Oklahoma
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