GNC’s E-Commerce Boost Not Enough To Counter 14% Q3 Sales Decline
Executive Summary
GNC reports e-commerce sales up 13.9% as "re-platforming” of its website in 2017 pays off. Firm reports net sales slumped 13.9% as portfolio optimization strategy focused on shuttering underperforming stores continues to hamper North American business.
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