New York Giants great Amani Toomer, a Timex sponsor, will become the first former NFL player to run the ING New York City Marathon in 17 years. Timex is a principal sponsor and the exclusive Official Timing Partner of the ING New York City Marathon and th
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Kohl’s to Partner with Aldo on New Line of Shoes
Kohl's will partner with Canadian shoe maker Aldo on products to be sold exclusively at the department store chain.
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Adidas Again Defends Soccer Ball
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American Sportfishing Association Elects Board of Directors
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Freedom Grill Merges with Exosphere Aircraft Co.
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Gill Athletics Honors Track Coaches
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Implus to Distribute Burt’s Bees
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Quiksilver Announces Debt-for-Equity Exchange
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Lafuma’s Sales Slide in First Half
Groupe Lafuma reported revenues in the first half ended March 31 were down 6.5% in the first half or down 4.1% at constant exchange rates. Losses were trimmed to €0.8 million ($960,000) this year, compared to net losses of over €3.2 million ($
Yue Yuen’s First Half Profit Dips 3.2%
Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Ltd. said its first-half net profit fell 3.2% from a year earlier, due to higher tax expenses and despite an increase in sales. The Hong Kong-listed company said its net profit for the six months ended March 31 fell to US$21
Callaway Golf Sees Flat to Slight Rise in Q2 Earnings
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