What’s On Tap For VF Corp.’s Investor Day?

This month last year at its Investor Day, VF Corp. announced an ambitious sales goal for Vans, one of the “big three” brands in its expansive portfolio along with The North Face and Timberland. What’s in store for the 2019 event, taking place Wednesday in Beaver Creek, CO? SGB looks at how VF has made good on the 2018 Vans announcement and also checks in with analysts on what could happen this time around.

2019 IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit Lineup Announced

IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced the lineup for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on November 14, 2019, in Orlando, FL. Speakers include Debbie Peterson, Michele Melkerson-Granryd, Lynne Brick, Carol Nalevanko and Greta Wagner.

HHS Releases First Federal Strategy To Increase Youth Sports Participation

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Youth Sports Strategy, the first federal roadmap that outlines steps that the Nation can take to ensure that all youth have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports – regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, ability or ZIP code.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Lee Delaney President

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that Lee Delaney has been named president, effective immediately. Delaney, who had been executive vice president, chief commercial officer, will lead BJ’s retail, e-commerce and membership operations in addition to his current responsibilities for merchandising, supply chain and marketing.

NHS Appoints VP Of Product

NHS promoted Ben Woody to vice president of product. Woody will help guide NHS’ product lifecycle management and merchandising strategies. 

Report: Fitbit Exploring Sale

Fitbit is in discussions with Qatalyst Partners, an investment bank, an investment bank, exploring the possibility of a sale, according to Reuters.