Foot Locker, Inc. announced that SIX:02, its women's fitness concept, will celebrate “6/2 Day” on June 2, 2014. As part of this occasion, SIX:02 will offer women the chance to share their “SIX:02 Moment” and love for fitness with in-store events and
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