According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. tumbled 10.3 percent in October.
Month: December 2018
Lowa To Appoint Alexander Nicolai CEO
Lowa said that effective January 1, 2019, Alexander Nicolai will assume leadership of the Lowa’s operative business activities as the new chief executive officer. After heading Lowa for more than 25 years, Werner Riethmann will gradually begin to withdraw from daily business operations next year.
Nike Earns Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year
Nike earned Ad Age’s 2018 Marketer of the Year for its Just Do It campaign starring Colin Kaepernick and how it sparked conversations.
FDRA Applauds Trade War Ceasefire
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) applauded the move by the Trump administration to suspend new trade tariffs.
AAFA Encouraged By News Of Trade War Truce
American Apparel & Footwear Association President and CEO Rick Helfenbein said that AAFA is encouraged by the news of a 90-day cease fire in the U.S.-China trade war – following the meeting between President Trump and President Xi on the sidelines of the G20 in Argentina on Saturday.
RYU Announces “Respect” Collaboration Featuring Designs From Local Artists
RYU Apparel Inc., creators of urban athletic apparel, celebrates its flagship opening in Williamsburg with a capsule collection highlighting four local New York artists.

NRF Welcomes Delay Of January 2019 Tariff Increase
The National Retail Federation praised the Trump administration’s decision to hold off on tariff increases that were set to take effect January 2019.
Vans Inks Global Partnership With Michael February
Vans announced South African pro surfer Michael February’s global Vans footwear and apparel partnership.