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With this renewal, eligible shoppers can now select Affirm’s biweekly or monthly payment plans directly at checkout on DICKS.com or GolfGalaxy.com PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS),...

Advanced Manufacturing Group (AMG) is proud to announce the elevation of Alan Lunder to Vice Chairman. In this role, Lunder will continue to work closely...

Footwear brand signs agreements covering multiple countries in Central and South America and Southern Europe SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allbirds, Inc. (NASDAQ:...

Updated : 2025-05-27 Consumers’ pessimism about the future moderates after surging in April The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased by 12.3 points in May to 98.0...