Garmin International Inc. announced its involvement in the national Runners Alliance, an advocacy initiative to help fight the harassment that female runners experience while exercising.
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Optimism Grows For Limited China Trade Deal
With the 13th round of U.S.-China trade negotiations set to begin Thursday in Washington, both sides are reportedly considering an “interim” deal that would suspend planned further U.S. tariffs in exchange for additional purchases of American farm products.
Adidas Partners With Universal Standard On Size-Inclusive Collection
Adidas has partnered with Universal Standard, a U.S. brand focused on creating apparel for women of all sizes, to create a collection of inclusive and fashionable performance apparel.
Anta Sports To Suspend NBA Contract Renewal Talks
Anta Sports announced it is cutting off contract renewal negotiations with the NBA in the wake of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet about Hong Kong, according to Reuters.
Target’s Chief Merchant To Lead Bed Bath & Beyond
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. announced the appointment of Mark J. Tritton as president and chief executive officer (CEO). He was formerly EVP and chief merchandising officer at Target Corp.
Hydro Flask’s Eastward Expansion Rolls On
A year and a half ago, Helen of Troy Ltd. committed to growing Hydro Flask sales in the Eastern U.S., a goal centered on both amplifying the brand’s message and expanding its distribution across the region. Those efforts are paying off for Hydro Flask and its El Paso, TX-based parent company, both of which have been focused for the past six or so quarters on raising the brand’s awareness and increasing market share in the East.
Retail Imports To See Surge Ahead Of December Tariffs
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to hit their highest level of the year again next month just before more tariffs take effect in December, according to the Global Port Tracker report released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
US Relaxes Sponsorship Rules For Olympic Athletes
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be able to thank personal sponsors, appear in advertisements for those sponsors and receive congratulatory messages from them during next year’s Tokyo Games under guidance released Tuesday by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Athletes’ personal sponsors will also be able to run generic ads during the Olympics.
CrossFit Launches Search For Fittest Woman And Man In Every Country
At the conclusion of the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games Open in October, CrossFit Inc. will find the fittest man and woman in every eligible country participating in the worldwide CrossFit Open and crown them national champions.
ICSC Sees 4.9 Percent Increase In Holiday Spending
ICSC forecasts 4.9 percent increase in holiday spending over last year for a total of $832.3 billion, with 90 percent of shoppers spending in physical stores.
Next Ventures Announces Former Nike Executive As Managing Partner
Next Ventures, the venture fund co-founded by Lance Armstrong focused on growth opportunities in the sports, fitness, nutrition, and wellness markets, announced the addition of Melanie (Mel) Strong as a managing partner. Strong led several businesses for Nike.
Fitbit Diversifies Its Supply Chain Outside Of China
Fitbit announced that it has undertaken a plan to shift its manufacturing operations outside of China for effectively all of its trackers and smartwatches.
Mirror Launches One-On-One Personal Training
Mirror, which makes a reflective LCD display for following workouts at home, announced the launch of one-on-one Personal Training.
GK Elite Outfits 2019 Men’s & Women’s World Championship Teams
GK Elite, a division of Elite Sportswear, has signed up as the official competition apparel partner of USA Gymnastics and provider of the training and competition apparel worn by the 2019 U.S. Men’s and Women’s World Championship Teams.
JackRabbit To Acquire Olympia Sports
JackRabbit, the running chain owned by affiliates of CriticalPoint Capital (CPC), announced the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities, including the online presence and the “Olympia Sports” brand from Olympia Sports. JackRabbit will be retaining about half of Olympia Sports’ locations and plans to continue to operate the banner.
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