NRI Distribution, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for aspirational lifestyle brands, hired Kelley Meidroth to a newly created marketing manager role. NRI also unveiled a new website and reported positive e-commerce news.
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REI To Open New Store In South Carolina In August
REI plans to open a store in the BullStreet District of Columbia, SC in August. The opening had been expected in May but was delayed in response to COVID-19.
Cat Footwear Appoints Chip Coe As President
Chip Coe has been named the new global brand president of Cat Footwear, a division of Wolverine World Wide Inc.
Wilson To Replace Spalding As Official NBA Ball Maker
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced that Wilson Sporting Goods Co. will replace Spalding as the official game ball of the NBA starting with the 2021/22 season, the league announced. Spalding began making the basketballs exclusively for the NBA starting in 1983.
L.L. Bean Reopens Bike, Boat, Hunting And Fishing Stores In Freeport
L.L. Bean has re-opened its Bike, Boat & Ski Store and its Hunting & Fishing Store in its home town of Freeport, ME. The openings are in line with guidelines provided by Maine officials that deemed bike shops, fishing supply stores, and federally licensed firearms dealers as essential retailers.
Gold’s Gym Upgrades Gold’s AMP Fitness App
Gold’s AMP, the first-ever digital personal training app from a brick & mortar gym, has revamped and launched an upgraded version for seamless user experience. The app, introduced initially by Gold’s Gym in 2017, will be available for free until May 31, 2020, to U.S. and Canada-based members and nonmembers looking for an at-home exercise option.
HitTrax To Become Available For Home Use
HitTrax Home, which utilizes the same core computer vision technology that powers the professional HitTrax model used by MLB organizations, is now available for private and residential users, according to the device’s developer, InMotion Systems.
Dorel Sports Finds ‘Silver Lining In Pandemic Cloud’
With more people now looking to ride bikes, the coronavirus has presented a unique opportunity for Dorel Sports, the owner/operator of such brands as Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and Mongoose. “There has been a silver lining in this pandemic cloud,” said Dorel President and CEO Martin Schwartz.
J&B Importers Purchases Pure Cycles
Florida-based distributor JBI, a national bicycle distribution company, has announced the acquisition of Pure Cycles, an omnichannel bike brand.
Mavic Placed Into Receivership
Mavic, the French cycling components and accessories brand that has been under the management of a turnaround firm since February, been placed into receivership at the French commercial court.
PeopleForBikes Adds 60 New Member Companies
PeopleForBikes reported that 60 bike businesses have joined the industry coalition as new members since the organization merged with the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA) in 2019.
Patagonia Sees Stores Opening In June At The Earliest
Patagonia does not anticipate opening any locations for in-store shopping until June, at the earliest, and it’s prepared to wait until the fall, or even early winter, according to a report in the New York Times.
Caleres To Reopen Retail Stores
Caleres Inc. said it has begun a phased reopening of its Famous Footwear and branded – Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer and Sam Edelman – retail stores in a safe and systematic manner.
Iconix’s Q1 Revenues Slump 22 Percent
Iconix Brand Group, the parent of Starter, Danskin and a number of other fashion and active brands, reported a loss after impairment charges in the first quarter on a 22 percent sales decline due, in part, to pressures from COVID-19. Iconix said it signed 41 license deals during 2020 and is making progress in improving its cost structure.
TJX Cos. Begins Reopening Stores
TJX Cos., the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra, has started to reopen stores with a focus on safety. Associates are being required to wear face masks and social distancing work practices are being implemented.
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