USA Football has introduced a phased-approach plan for the return of youth football this year. The organization followed guidelines provided by the CDC and worked with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the National Federation of State High School Associations in developing the plan.
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Famer Partners With US Sports Camps
Famer, the sports coaching and mentorship mobile platform, announced a partnership with US Sports Camps, the largest youth sports summer program in North America, to bring an interactive training experience to thousands of athletes displaced from camp due to COVID-19. US Sports Camps (USSC) is the licensed operator of the NikeSports Camps.
NFL Awards $1.37 Million In HeadHealthTech Grants
The National Football League (NFL) and Football Research, Inc. (FRI) awarded $1.37 million in HeadHealthTECH grant funding to four teams of innovators to support the creation of their helmet prototypes to be submitted as part of the ongoing NFL Helmet Challenge, a contest with an additional prize of $1 million.
Hannibal-LaGrange University Partners With BSN Sports And Nike
Hannibal-LaGrange University in Missouri announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports to make Nike the official apparel of HLGU Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider.
Macy’s Sees Steep Sales Decline In Back Half
Macy’s Inc. was seeing weekly improvements in in-store sales as stores reopened but the improvement has “modulated” with in-store sales now running down about 35 percent. Given also the uncertainties around COVID-19, the department store giant sees sales following that trend in the back half of the year.
Peloton Launches On Roku Platform
Roku Inc. announced the availability of the Peloton App on the Roku platform.
Lucas Oil Adds Midwest And South Central Rep Groups
Lucas Oil Outdoor Line, a maker of outdoor industry lubricants and cleaning products, announced its newest rep groups for the Midwest and South Central U.S.
Guidefitter Hires VP Marketing
Guidefitter, the industry network for professional outdoor guides and outfitters and leading influencer marketing platform for hunting, fishing and related outdoor brands, announced that Ian Jackson has joined the company as vice president of marketing. Jackson comes to Guidefitter from PopSockets.
Corey Consuega Named President Of Arcus Hunting
Arcus Hunting LLC, owners and operators of brands Tink’s, Dead Down Wind, Ramcat, Trophy Taker and Rack One, have appointed Corey Consuegra as president effective July 1. Consuegra will take over leadership from Phil Robinson who has served the organization since 2004 and most recently as president & CEO since 2015.
Genesco Names New Board Chair
Genesco Inc. announced that Mimi E. Vaughn, the company’s president and chief executive officer, has been named to the additional position of chair of the board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. Vaughn will succeed Robert J. Dennis, implementing the final step of a transition plan that began in 2018.
Macy’s Reports $3.58 Billion Quarterly Loss
Macy’s Inc., in line with a pre-announcement, reported a steep loss in the first quarter but said it expects sales to gradually improve over the remainder of the year as coronavirus lockdown orders ease. Said CEO Jeff Gennett. “We do not anticipate another full shutdown, but we are staying flexible and are prepared to address increases in cases on a regional level.”
Winnebago Debt Ratings Upgraded Near-Term RV Demand
S&P Global Ratings said it is revising its outlook on the debt ratings of Winnebago Industries to stable from negative. The rating’s agency believes RV demand could grow at least over the next few months as new buyers entering the market offset high unemployment.
The Aspen Institute Recognizes Project Play Champions
The Aspen Institute recognized 18 local and national organizations as this year’s Project Play Champions supporting physical activity through youth sports.
PeopleForBikes President Announces Retirement
After 16 years at the helm of PeopleForBikes and four decades working in the bike industry, President Tim Blumenthal has announced his retirement. Jenn Dice, the organization’s COO, will become president and CEO on July 1.
GenYouth Appoints James “JB” Brown To Board Of Directors
GenYouth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier school communities, announced the appointment of James “JB” Brown to its board of directors.
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