Arc’teryx Equipment, Inc. opened its first Arc’teryx Store in Montreal, Quebec – located in the city’s well-known Ste-Catherine Street shopping district. The 4,500 sq. ft. store is the brand’s first venture into full-scale retail. Housed within the Concor
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Zumiez October Comps Increase 15.9%…
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Garmin Continues to Grow Outdoor/Fitness Market
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Veltec Opens New Distribution Facility
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Pearl iZUMi Sees Strong Q3
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The Trade Show Wars Begin with Eurobike Launching a New U.S. Bike Show…
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Garmin Ltd. has received a decision from the District Court in The Hague, Netherlands that denies the preliminary injunction sought by TomTom International B.V. in preliminary relief proceedings alleging infringement by Garmin of a European-registered des
Four Elected to SG Hall of Fame…
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Sport Chalet to Open 43rd Store
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Big 5 Posts 43 Consecutive Quarterly Comps Increase
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Vail Names COO of Keystone
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