Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 20-24, 2010…
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Fleet Feet Holds Annual Conference
Fleet Feet, Inc. honored the contributions and accomplishments of its franchisees, employees and vendors during its annual National Franchise Conference here June 20-24, 2010. Franchise owners and employees from 75 Fleet Feet Sports stores and representat
Sport-Haley Acquires Bette and Court Golf
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Authentic Brands Group Names President and COO
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Total Apparel Group to Issue Financial Update
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Reebok Signs NBA Draft Pick John Wall
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Nike’s Q4 Earnings Soar 53% on 8% Revenue Gain
Nike Inc. reported sales grew 8% in the fourth quarter ended May 31, to $5.1 billion from $4.7 billion for the same period last year. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, net revenues were up 4% compared to the same period last year. Fourth quar
Retailers Win Debit-Card Swipe Fee Battle
Members of the House and Senate announced an agreement to include debit-card fee cuts in the final version of the financial-overhaul bill. Retailers have long sought to reduce the “swipe fees” that credit-card companies charge merchants for every debit-ca
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