Said CEO Steve Miller on a conference call with analysts. “While much of the country has endured often extreme winter weather conditions over the past few months our western U.S. markets have experienced significantly warmer than normal weather and one of the driest periods on record.”
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Sequential Brands Posts Steep Q4 Loss
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LA Tri Club Announces Partnership With 2XU
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Fox Factory’s Sales Climb In Q4
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening Of Four New Stores In Three States
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New Balance To Sponsor New York Mets
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