A.T. Cross Co., the parent of Native Eyewear, reported sales declined 5.3% in the fourth quarter to $39.5 million from $41.7 million a year ago. Sales in its Cross Optical segment rose 0.7% to 9.4 million, driven by continued growth of the Costa brand. Sa
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Finish Line Youth Foundation Announces New Board Members
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Pacific Brands Returns to the Black
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Nike Sees Market Share Gains In Soccer
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New Balance Details Plans for HQ Expansion
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Eddie Bauer Plans 90th Anniversary Events
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Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
Sears Holdings Doubles Fourth Quarter Profits
Sears Holdings Corp. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit, reflecting improved gross margins and the absence of last year's costs related to store closings and severance. Revenues declined year-on-year, but exceeded analysts' expectations,
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