Joe's Sports & Outdoor said it is posting strong sales increases during the current cold snap in the Pacific Northwest, led by sales of tire chain and cold weather products. Joe's Sports & Outdoor has 30 locations throughout the Pacific Northwes
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Nike Inc. Q2 Revenues Climb 6%; Earnings Ahead 9%
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ARP to Take Sales Inside in Reorganization
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VF Confirms Plans for Job Cuts
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SGMA Sets National Health Through Fitness Day
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Sher-Wood Hockey Wins Approval to Acquire TPS Sports
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