On Saturday, February 25, Tubbs Snowshoes teamed up again with the Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for their fourth annual 'Romp to Stomp Out Breast Cancer' Snowshoe Series- a combination snowsho
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Op Teams with NBA for Beachwear
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Rawlings to Supply Tulane Baseball
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Perry Ellis Extends Nike Swim License; Expands West Coast Hub
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WSA Sees Record Attendance
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Worth Makes Changes to Fastpitch Marketing Dept.
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UVEX Names New England Sales Rep
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Shoe Pavilion Posts 5.5% Q4 Comps Gain
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Cabela’s Has Strong Q4 with Double-Digit Sales and Income Gains
Cabela's Incorporated reported total revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005 increased 16.6% to $675.4 million compared to $579.1 million for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2004. Net income for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005 increased 10.5% to
Earth Products Makes Promotions in Sales Force
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Bob’s Stores a Burden to TJX in 2005
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Escalade Posts Net Profit on Sales Slump
Escalade, Inc.'s fourth quarter net income grew to $3.1 million, a 226% increase as compared to the year ago quarter. Fourth quarter net sales of $44.7 million were described as “disappointing and below expectations.” Full year net sales of $185.6 mi
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