Last week was the last chance for procrastinators to finish last-minute holiday shopping, but the weather prevented many from getting to the stores, according to ShopperTrak. The company estimated shopper traffic at bricks-and-mortar stores decreased by 2
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Lids Assumes Retail Concessions for NHL’s Edmonton Oilers
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Nike’s Q2 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
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