Berkshire Hathaway reported sales in its Other Manufacturing segment, which includes Fruit of the Loom, Russell and Brooks Sports, slid 12.9% to $3.24 billion from $3.72 billion. Pre-tax earnings of the segment were $293 million, a decrease of $185 milli
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OBIT: Tews Two Sportng Goods Edward Lemke
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Mountainsmith Hires Western Reps
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Rawlings Partners with Rogers Corp. for Shoulder Pads
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Genesco to Redeem Notes
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Bakers Footwear Reports Q3 Comps Slide 5.1%
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Cabela’s and FLW Outdoors Form Major Partnership
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Bon-Ton Logs 3.1% October Comp Gain
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. announced comparable store sales for the four weeks ended October 31 increased 3.1% compared with the prior year period. Total sales for the four weeks increased 2.5% to $224.0 million compared with $218.4 million for the prior ye
Stein Mart’s October Comps Decline 4.9%
Stein Mart, Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 4.9% in October. Total sales in the month were down 7.8% to $92.2 million from $100 million…
Costco’s Comps Rise 5% in October
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported comps gained 5% in October, helped by strengthening foreign currencies. Comps were up 2% in the U.S. and jumped 17% internationally…
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