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XXL acquires Norwegian wool brand Ulvang
Johnson Outdoors Q3 sales rise as tariff refunds lift profit
Giant Group returns to growth as Q2 profit surges
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XXL acquires Norwegian wool brand Ulvang
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Johnson Outdoors Q3 sales rise as tariff refunds lift profit
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