Ralph Lauren Corporation’s PoloTech smartshirt, which features real-time biometric technology, makes its retail debut on August 27. The launch will also include the introduction of an adaptive workout app that uses detailed data to tailor individual
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Easton to Sponsor Little League Baseball World Series
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Pearl Izumi Launches New Brand Position
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Vans Partners with Truth
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Ross Stores Q2 Earnings Climb
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Easton Baseball/Softball Announces New Global Headquarters Location
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SFIA Lands MSNBC Pundit as Speaker
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Arc’teryx Ramps Up U.S. Expansion
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Department Stores Deliver Subpar Q2
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Geox Returns to Profitability in First Half
Geox S.p.A. reported revenues rose 6.7 percent in the first half, to €400.2 million ($447.1 mm). Earnings reached €1.13 million ($1.26 mm) against a net loss of €3.9 million a year ago…
Kappa China Sales Leap in First Half
China Dongxiang (Group) Co., Ltd., which owns the rights to the Kappa brand in mainland China and recently bought a Japanese ski brand, reported revenue grew 28.4 percent to RMB597 million ($93.2 mm) for the six months ended June 30. Net profit increased
Bass Pro Confirms Layoffs
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The Buckle’s Q2 Profits Slip
The Buckle Inc. reported net income declined slightly in the second quarter, to $23.5 million, or 49 cents a share, from $24.5 million, or 51 cents, a year ago…
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