In response to longstanding concerns regarding the wearing of goggles in high school field hockey, the NFHS Board of Directors approved a change in the eyewear rule that will take effect with the upcoming 2020 season.
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OBIT: Yoshizo Shimano
Shimano announced the passing of chairman emeritus and former chairman Yoshizo Shimano. Yoshizo died of chronic heart failure at the age of 85 on July 3, 2020.
L.L.Bean Plans Three Stores In Canada
L.L.Bean announced the expansion of the brand in Canada, with three new L.L.Bean stores scheduled to open in Ontario by the end of 2020.
Head Acquires Zoggs
Head, the owner of Head, Penn and Mares, announced the acquisition of Zoggs, the swim brand famous for its goggles, swimwear and equipment.
Kathmandu Sees Strong Rip Curl Recovery As Stores Reopen
Kathmandu Holdings Limited reported that total Group sales for the 10 months ended May 31 were down 15.1 percent versus the prior-year comp period but retail store and online sales have “generally exceeded management expectations since stores began reopening.
OBIT: Berghaus Co-Founder Gordon Davison
Gordon Davison, the co-founder of the British climbing and mountaineering brand, Berghaus, passed away at the age of 85.
Dick’s, Walmart And Target Pull Redskins Merchandise From Websites
Walmart, Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods have all taken down Washington Redskins merchandise from their websites amid renewed calls for the NFL team to change its name. Nike, the NFL’s official gameday uniform supplier, has also removed Redskins jerseys from Nike.com.
Peloton Appoints Head Of Music
Peloton Interactive promoted Gwen Bethel Riley from VP of music partnerships, to SVP of music partnerships, according to Variety. She replaces current SVP and music head Paul DeGooyer, who will transition to consultancy in August.
Nordstrom Will Pay Half Rent For The Remainder Of 2020
Nordstrom has reportedly notified its landlords that it will pay only half of its rent costs for the rest of 2020.
NPD Details COVID-19 Shifts To Sports Industry
On an SFIA Coronavirus Update Webinar, Matt Powell, VP and senior industry advisor, The NPD Group, explored whether the current strength in fitness and cycling is sustainable; the recent bounce back in golf, running footwear and other categories; and other shifts the sports industry may face due to the pandemic.
Real Madrid CF And Legends Announce Omnichannel Retail Program
Real Madrid CF, the Spanish professional football club based in Madrid, announced an expansive omnichannel retail program, inclusive of a new online store, the relaunch of three stores in Madrid, and a new Flagship Megastore at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid has partnered with Legends to manage all merchandise operations.
TSG Promotes Girish Satya To Principal, Portfolio Operations
TSG Consumer Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the branded consumer and retail sectors, promoted Girish Satya to principal, portfolio operations.
CODI Declares Second Quarter 2020 Distributions
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), the parent of 5.11, Liberty Safe, Marucci Sports and Velocity Outdoor, has declared a quarterly cash distribution of 36 cents per share on the company’s common shares.
Apollo Creative Acquires Inside Archery, Bowhunt America
Zebra Publishing Inc. announced that Apollo Creative Inc. of Georgia has acquired the assets of Inside Archery and Bowhunt America.
Global Surf Industries Signs Local Manufacturing Agreement
Global Surf Industries has signed with Olivier Gricourt and Delphine Ferran of OGS Surf Glassing in Capbreton, France as the first of its local-production agreements.
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