Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 increased 12 percent over the same quarter last year to a record $1.01 billion. Comparable retail segment net sales, which include its comparable direct-to-consumer channel, incre
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Fixing NA Becomes Top Priority for Adidas in 2015
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Columbia Sportswear Names Bryan Timm President
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Smith and Wesson Sees More Stability in Q3
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Adidas Fourth Quarter Loss Widens
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Vestis Retail Group Appoints CFO
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Asics Celebrates 30th Year of LA Marathon
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Nike Extends Contract with Kentucky
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Golf Rounds Climb in January
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Under Armour Sets Opening for Chicago Store
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