Bill Farrell, Asics America/T.W. Promotions; John M. Forzani, The Forzani Group Ltd.; and Julie and Ken Nimmons, Schutt Sports have been elected into the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame. The four will be honored in ceremonies, May 4, during the 46th
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Collective Brands Q2 Revenues Drop 8.3%, Earnings Down Excluding Special Items
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Academy Sports Sponsors NASCAR’s Erik Darnell
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Hoopsworld Names Top 55 Basketball Influencers
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Gander Mountain to Launch Fall Seminar Series for Women
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Amer Lowers FY Guidance, Exploring Sale of Mavic
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BIKE EXPO 2010 to be held in July
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Zoot Names Dave Jewell as Footwear Category Manager
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The North Face to Open Philadelphia Store
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