While most parents of children who participate in organized sports look forward to a return to play, approximately half fear they or their child will get sick from such activity when restrictions are lifted due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey from North Carolina State University, in partnership with the Aspen Institute’s Project Play, Utah State University and George Mason University.
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Eric O’Toole Becomes President North America, Edgewell Personal Care
Eric O’Toole, most recently general manager of Walmart’s Sports & Fitness e-commerce division, has been appointed president North America, Edgewell Personal Care Company.
Play Sports Coalition Applauds ‘Youth Sports And Working Families Relief Act’
Congressman Max Rose (D-NY) has introduced the COVID-19 Youth Sports and Working Families Relief Act (H.R.6912) to Congress, legislation that addresses the mission of the Play Sports Coalition to ensure the institutions connected to youth and local sports survive and thrive coming out of this pandemic.
Run Specialty Channel Facing ‘Slow Burn Back To Normalcy’
As the country enters this next phase of the COVID-19 crisis, the run specialty channel is facing a particularly hard slog with many brands and retailers unlikely to keep pace if the economy reopens too slowly. The latest survey from the Running Industry Association (RIA) highlighted just how bad things are—and how much worse they could get.
PGA Shows Cancels In-Person PGA Fashion & Demo Experience
After careful consideration and with guidance from health authorities and industry stakeholders, the PGA Fashion & Demo Experience, originally scheduled for August 18-19, 2020, at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas, will instead facilitate business connections through a series of digital programs starting in June with additional online offerings continuing throughout 2020.
Golf Retail Store Openings Jump To 75 Percent
The percentage of off-course golf specialty stores open to foot traffic jumped from 61 percent to 75 percent last week in the National Golf Foundation’s latest industry-wide surveys. On-course pro shops are following close behind with 63 percent now open, up from 52 percent the prior week.
NFHS Releases Guide For Returning To High School Sports
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has released guidance for its 51 member state high school associations to consider in re-opening high school athletics and other activity programs across the nation. Higher-risk sports such as football and wrestling were seen presenting more of a concern for transmission of the virus than lower-risk sports like individual running events and golf.
Target’s Same-Store Sales Grew 10.8 Percent
Target Corp. reported first-quarter comparable sales grew 10.8 percent, driven by a 12.5 percent increase in average basket, as guests made fewer, bigger shopping trips. Store comparable sales increased 0.9 percent. Digital comparable sales grew 141 percent. Profits slumped 64 percent due to incremental pay and investments in safety measures.
Skullcandy Named A 2020 U.S. Best Managed Company
Skullcandy Inc., the lifestyle audio brand, has been honored with inclusion in the annual list of US Best Managed Companies in 2020.
German Precision Optics Teams With JES Marketing
German Precision Optics (GPO) USA, a leader in the engineering, design and development of premium binoculars, riflescopes and rangefinders, announced a partnership with JES Marketing for the western United States.
Nightstick Partners With H&G Marketing To Expand Outdoor Retail Reach
Nightstick, based in Wylie, TX, announced the selection of H&G Marketing as its new U.S.-focused coast-to-coast marketing agency focused on outdoor and sporting goods.
Epix Gear Shifts To American Production
Colorado-based sports apparel company, Epix Gear, announced the re-shoring of their apparel production with the opening of a made in the USA facility in Tempe, AZ.
L.L.Bean Begins Phased Store Reopenings At Select Locations
L.L.Bean announced it is beginning to reopen select stores in a phased approach, including limited-capacity shopping and/or curbside pick-up options as state guidelines allow.
Sales Of Outdoor And Sports Toys Surge
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. families are turning to outdoor play to manage social isolation measures and the cancellation of schools and organized sports. Sales of Outdoor and Sports Toys surged by $193 million during April, 2020, a 51 percent increase over the same time period last year, according to NPD Group.
Registration For 2020 Virtual Edition Of Texworld USA And Apparel Sourcing USA Opens
Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA announced registration for the premier of its virtual edition is now open. The online system is the first of many steps in preparation for three days of product discovery, trend analysis and education, set to go live on July 21 to 23, 2020.
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