Brunswick Corp. reported sales in the Life Fitness Division grew 4.5 percent in the third quarter, to $197.5 million, and advanced 9 percent on a currency-neutral basis. The increase reflected growth in the U.S. at health clubs and local and federal gover
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Sequential Brands Q3 Boosted by Heelys, Avia and And1
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