Wilson Sporting Goods announced the continuation of its partnership with Autism Speaks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of people with autism and their families. Wilson will donate $100,000 this year to support the Autism Speaks mission.
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Under Armour Signs WNBA Rookies As Ambassadors
Under Armour has signed Bella Alarie and Tyasha “Ty” Harris, both recently drafted by the rising Dallas Wings, and fellow WNBA rookie Kaila Charles of the Connecticut Sun to its team of ambassadors.
Under Armour Reveals Newest Diversity, Inclusion Efforts
Under Armour Inc. said it will commit to ensuring 12 percent of its employees at the director level or higher are Black by 2023 as part of a series of initiatives “to support a more diverse and inclusive future.”
Mizuno To Sponsor Honolulu Marathon
Mizuno has been confirmed as a supporting sponsor of the 2020 Honolulu Marathon.
Skechers Q2 Revenues Tumble 42 Percent
Skechers USA reported a steep loss in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales plunged 42.0 percent due to store closures tied to COVID-19. The brand said more than 90 percent of its Skechers stores have re-opened and some markets are in the early stages of recovery, including a return to growth in China.
Under Armour Appoints Senior Director Of Sales In EMEA
Under Armour has appointed Phil Fox as senior director of sales in EMEA, according to Fashion Network.
Adidas Appoints General Manager, France
Adidas has appointed Mathieu Sidokpohou as general manager of France, replacing Guillaume de Monplanet, according to Fashion Network.
Herschel Supply Appoints SVP Of Global Sales
Herschel Supply Co. has tapped Brian White senior vice president of global sales.
Majority Of Americans Don’t Plan To Renew Gym Memberships Post-COVID-19
According to a survey from TD Ameritrade, 59 percent of Americans don’t plan to renew their gym memberships after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Eric McCrite Company Strikes Multi-Year Licensing Deal For Pastry Brand
Eric McCrite Company and Vida Shoes International Inc. announced a new licensing agreement for the Pastry brand of dance footwear, clothing, and accessories.
Sports & Fitness Industry Does Not Expect Full Return In 2020
Seventy-two percent of companies now anticipate that sales will not return to pre-COVID-19 numbers until 2021, and 53 percent report not until Q2 of 2021, according to the SFIA’s 3rd Edition of its monthly COVID-19 Industry Impact Report.
Foot Locker Implements New Organizational Structure
Foot Locker Inc. announced a new organizational structure designed to elevate the customer experience. The moves include the appointment of Frank Bracken as CEO of North America, Andy Gray as chief commercial officer and Scott Martin as CEO of Asia Pacific. Lew Kimble and Jake Jacobs are retiring.
Industry Groups Hail Passage Of Great American Outdoors Act
REI, OIA, NSSF and a wide range of other industry groups hailed the passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA).
Congress Passes The Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. House on Wednesday passed the Great American Outdoors Act by a vote of 310 to 107, guaranteeing for the first time money for land acquisition and preservation. The bill now heads to President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.
Nike Tops BrandZ’s Most Valuable Apparel Brands
Nike was again the top-ranked apparel brand in the 2020 BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking released by WPP and Kantar, although Lululemon, Adidas and The North Face all saw double-digit appreciation.
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