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Adidas sues Big 5, World Industries over trademark infringement

17 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

German sportswear retailer Adidas has sued World Industries and American retailer Big 5 Sporting Goods over trademark infringement.
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Sporting goods retailer Dick's sales grow 15.1% in Q1

16 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Dick's Sporting Goods, an American full-line sporting goods retailer, has reported a 15.1% growth in net sales to $1.3bn in the first quarter (Q1) of 2012, compared to the same quarter a year ago.
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Dutch retailer Aktiesport collaborates with Scapino

16 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Netherlands-based sportswear retailers, Aktiesport and Scapino, are collaborating to broaden the reach of their products and enhance customer experience at their stores.
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Golf Town agrees to buy American specialty retailer Golfsmith

15 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Golf Town, a Canada-based specialty golf retailer, has agreed to buy US-based retailer Golfsmith International for about $97m. The transaction will result in the creation of the world's largest specialty golf retailer.
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Game Australia enters administration

14 May 2012

UK-based video game retailer Game Group’s Australian division Game Australia, trading as TGW Pty, has entered into administration, putting more than 500 jobs at risk.
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US retailer QVC names Steve Hofmann as CEO of European operations

11 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

US-based video and e-Commerce retailer QVC has promoted the head of its Italian operation, Steve Hofmann, to the post of CEO of QVC Europe. Hofmann will report to QVC president and CEO Mike George.
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UK card retailer Clinton Cards enters into administration

10 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

British retailer Clinton Cards has entered into administration, putting more than 8,000 jobs at risk. The firm has become the latest casualty on the UK high street.
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Aussie retailer Dinga launches new website

09 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Australian fishing store Dinga has launched its online fishing tackle shop, www.Dinga.com.au, to retail fishing related products to everyone, from fishing enthusiasts to professional fishermen.
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Ahold gets EU approval to buy Dutch retailer Flevo

08 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Netherlands-based supermarket chain Ahold has got approval from European Commission to buy Dutch online retailer Flevo Deelnemingen III, as it expands its geographic reach and range of products.
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German retailer adidas to trim Reebok stores in India

04 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

German sportswear retailer adidas plans to cut the number of its Reebok stores in India by about one-third as it tackles commercial irregularities at the unit.
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German retailer adidas sales up in first quarter

04 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Germany-based sportswear retailer adidas has posted 17% growth in group revenues to EUR3.824bn in the first quarter of 2012, compared to EUR3.273bn in the same period a year ago.
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Sainsbury's launches new MP3 music service

03 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

UK-based supermarket chain Sainsbury's has launched a new MP3 music download service, as part of the company’s plan to expand in the online and digital entertainment market.
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US books retailer Barnes & Noble partners with Microsoft

01 May 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

US-based bookstore chain Barnes & Noble partnership with tech giant Microsoft will speed up its first expansion into overseas markets by providing access to millions of consumers.
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US retailer Cabela's revenue rises in first quarter

27 April 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

US-based specialty retailer Cabela’s has posted a 6.3% increase in total revenue to $623.5m in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to the corresponding period a year ago.
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Indian gaming retailer Game4u to open 50 new outlets

26 April 2012 | By RBR Staff Writer

Game4u, an India-based specialty gaming retail stores chain and part of the Milestone Interactive Group, plans to open 50 new stores across the top 30 cities in India over the next three years.
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