Delta Apparel Inc. has joined the Cotton Leads program signifying its commitment to sustainability and acknowledging the ongoing improvements U.S. and Australian cotton growers continue to make under both countries’ strict regulatory environments.
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More Than Three Million Athletes Compete In Spartan’s Virtual Race
Spartan succeeded in hosting its biggest event yet in collaboration with World OCR – with more than 40,000 athletes posting results in 24 hours cross the virtual finish lines in more than 100 countries during “Project Unbreakable: The World’s Largest Virtual Race, powered by Rakuten.”
Camping World’s CFO Resigns
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of five executives within the company including the promotion of Karin Bell to the position of CFO succeeding Melvin Flanigan who is resigning from the company for personal reasons.
Asics Study Shows Uplifting Power Of Running Amid Pandemic
Timed for Global Running Day, June 3, Asics released a global survey showing that more than a third (36 percent) of regular exercisers are more active now than they were before lockdown.
NGF Sees Golfers ‘Scratching Their Itch to Play’
National Golf Foundation President and CEO Joe Beditz said a survey completed over this past weekend indicated that 86 percent of core golfers reported that they’ve teed it up in the past couple of weeks.
Thorlos and Experia Brands Licensed
Thorlos and Experia brands have been licensed on a worldwide exclusive basis to Trimfit Global, a division of Lamour Group, based in Montreal, Canada.
Wigwam Mills Lays Off Employees Due To COVID-19
In a letter to the Department of Workforce Development, Wigwam Mills said approximately 121 of its 142 employees will be laid off due to the “adverse impact” COVID-19 has had on its operations and sales.
RSR Group Chairman Announces Retirement At Month-End
RSR Group, Inc.’s Founder and Chairman Robert Steger announced his plans to retire on June 30, 2020, after 42 years of service with the company.
Firearms Background Checks Surge Again In May
The FBI completed 1.6 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in May, a hike of 75.2 percent compared to the May 2019 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 910,910. The rate builds on gains of 69.1 percent in April and 41 percent in March.
Running Industry Association Announces Virtual Trade Show
The Running Industry Association (RIA) said that due to COVID-19, it is replacing its in-person trade show, scheduled to run in Denver, CO earlier this month, with a virtual show.
The Buckle Suspends Dividend
The Buckle Inc. announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on June 1, the Board temporarily suspended the company’s quarterly dividend payments.
Arena Football League Assets Up For Public Auction
An online auction of the assets of the Arena Football League (AFL), which ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy last November, will take place through June 23. Assets include memorabilia, equipment, and intellectual property from five AFL teams: Albany Empire, Atlantic City Blackjacks, Baltimore Brigade, Philadelphia Soul, Washington Valor, as well as the intellectual property of the Columbus Destroyers.
Commerce Secretary Ross Moves To Help South Atlantic Reef Fish Species
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross recently met with recreational fishing and boating industry leaders in Fort Pierce, FL to discuss marine recreational fishing access and the importance of marine recreation to the U.S. economy. His office is finalizing the rule requiring descending devices onboard vessels targeting snapper and grouper in the South Atlantic.
Prana Secures Top Rank In Textile Exchange Material Change Index
Prana, reported that it has achieved Level 4 in Textile Exchange’s Material Change Index published last week, the highest rank as a leading performance brand, with a mention in every category of the Index.
Dick’s SG Swings To Fiscal Q1 Loss As Sales Fall 30 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a consolidated net loss of $143.4 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended May 2, compared to a net income of $57.5 million, or 61 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter.
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