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Footwear retailers hit as sales move online

23/08/2017

Sports goods retailers in the US are struggling to shift inventory, and could be stuck with a backlog for years, warn investors. Foot Locker and Hibbett Sports reported falling profit for the second quarter.  Shares in both fell as investors said competition from online retailers and Amazon’s expansion into clothing and footwear will impact...

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