The USTA (U.S. Tennis Association) announced plans to lay off 110 employees and close its White Plains, NY Office as part of a restructuring in the wake of COVID-19.
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JustFab And ShoeDazzle Hire New Chief Merchant
TechStyle Fashion Group, the fashion retailer known for its membership-based digital brands Fabletics, Savage X Fenty, JustFab, ShoeDazzle and FabKids, announced the appointment of industry veteran Nina Fuhrman to chief merchant for JustFab and ShoeDazzle.
Adidas Commits To Hiring More Black And Latino Employees
Adidas, facing calls for greater diversity within its ranks, announced plans to invest $20 million in black communities, support university scholarships for black employees and increase the number of black and Latino hires at its North American headquarters.
Pandemic’s Impact On Imports Easing
The impact of COVID-19 at major U.S. retail container ports appears to be easing slightly with projected imports remaining below last year’s levels but not as much as previously forecast, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Plattsburgh State Partners With BSN Sports, Nike
The Plattsburgh State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation in upstate New York has entered into a five-year partnership with Nike brand through BSN Sports.
Sparx Hockey Secures Equity Funding
North Castle Partners announced a strategic investment and partnership with Sparx Hockey, the inventors of the Sparx Skate Sharpener. The partnership provides the company with additional resources and expertise to assist Sparx Hockey in its continued growth and increasing global presence.
Study Finds Continued Increase In Concussions Among High School Athletes
A new study released by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons determined that despite increased awareness of concussions in high school athletics and traumatic brain injury (TBI) laws, the incidence continues to rise. Among the findings was that girls soccer players continue to have a higher proportion of concussions compared to boys football players while girls volleyball saw the largest increase on concussion rates.
24 Hour Fitness Begins Nationwide Club Reopening Process
24 Hour Fitness announced plans and strategies to reopen clubs post-COVID-19 as state and local governments and public health agencies indicate it is safe to do so and as stay-at-home orders are lifted.
HanesBrands Appoints Walmart Vet As CEO
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, appointed Stephen B. Bratspies as CEO and board member, effective August 3. Most recently, he served as CMO at Walmart Inc. Bratspies will succeed Gerald W. Evans Jr., who previously announced his plans to retire after a 37-year career at HanesBrands.
Nightstick Selects H&G Marketing For U.S. Outdoor And Sporting Goods
Nightstick has selected H&G Marketing as their new US-focused coast-to-coast marketing agency focused on outdoor and sporting goods.
Tim O’Connor Joins 1791 Gunleather As Marketing Director
1791 Gunleather has tapped Tim O’Connor as Director of Marketing. O’Connor joins the 1791 Gunleather team with over 25 years of sales and marketing experience in the hunting and shooting industry. In his new role, he will oversee all marketing activities for 1791 Gunleather.
Macy’s Logs Q1 Loss Of $652 Million
Macy’s Inc. said it expects to report a steep loss for the first quarter but it was in line with expectations. The leading department store chain also indicated that re-opened stores are outperforming expectations.
Dave Biggers Tapped For GM Post at SDS Imports
Dave Biggers has joined SDS Imports as general manager. Biggers, a firearms industry veteran, will take over daily operations at the SDS Knoxville, TN facility.
Genesco’s Q1 Sales Tumble 44 Percent
Genesco Inc., the parent of Journeys, reported a steep loss in the first quarter that included an impairment charge for Schuh. Sales tumbled 44 percent in the first quarter with stores closed starting in mid-March. The loss of sales due to store closures was partly offset by triple-digit e-commerce comp gain for the month of April and 64 percent comp growth for the first quarter.
Tender Corporation Changes Company Name To Adventure Ready Brands
Tender Corporation, which markets a range of first aid, insect repellent and outdoor recreation products, announced today that the Company will be doing business as Adventure Ready Brands to align more closely with the company’s mission.
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