Golf Galaxy, Inc. saw net sales for fiscal 2006 increase 50.4% to $200.1 million, from $133.1 million last year. The increase was driven primarily by the addition of 16 new stores to the total and a comparable store sales gain of 7.3%. The company reporte
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Tompkins Takes Post at ASR After OR Tenure
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New Era Cap to Open First Flagship Store in NYC
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Nike Appoints Wyett VP of Apparel
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Pony International Finds Another Parent…
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Collective Licensing Expands Asia Distribution…
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Marine Corps Bans Certain Synthetic Fibers for Use in High Risk Areas…
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Saucony Management Fine Tunes Organization…
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Rebel Sport AU Sales Up 14.5% for First Nine…
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Backcountry.com Sales Increase 89% in 2005…
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The Finish Line Opens First Paiva Store Format…
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