Quiksilver Inc. reported a steep loss in its fiscal second quarter ended April 30 on a double-digit sales decline. But the big disappointment was ZQK management pulling its outlook for the year, largely due to ongoing challenges in the Americas. Due to p
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DSW Donates $110,000 Through Shoe Lovers Care
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Bauer Hockey Announces Minnesota Retail Experience Location
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California Teachers Pension Fund Divests From Remington Outdoor
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Names CFO-Designee
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Sperry Sponsors Burd Brothers in Sea-Based Race to Alaska
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The Buckle Posts 2.4 Percent May Comp Gain
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LaCrosse Footwear Hires Creative Agency
LaCrosse Footwear has named Shine United as its new lead creative agency partner for its LaCrosse brand after a review of multiple agencies across the country…
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