The Sustainable Apparel Coalition, a leading association representing the apparel, footwear and textile industry in sustainability, announced that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Amina Razvi as executive director. Razvi has assumed day-to-day leadership of the Coalition and has responsibility for its global operations.
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75 Percent Of Children Are Not Getting Enough Playtime
According to a study from The Genius of Play, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of play, 75 percent of children under 12 are not getting enough active free play, such as running around or riding bikes. While 65 percent of one to four-year-olds experience a deficit of active free play, the number jumps to 77 percent among nine to twelve-year-olds.
Vail Goes Big With Peak Resorts Acquisition
Vail Resorts Inc., the Broomfield, CO-based ski resort and real estate behemoth, grew even bigger Monday morning with the (estimated) $264 million acquisition of Wildwood, MO-based Peak Resorts Inc. The purchase adds 17 ski areas to Vail’s already massive portfolio and dwarfs recent deals taking place in the rapidly evolving ski industry. Here’s what we know about the deal now.
Anta Pre-Announces Significant Gains In First Half
Anta Sports Products Ltd. issued preliminary results for the first half ending June 30 showing that profits from operations are expected to increase not less than 50 percent as sales grew 35 percent.
Vineyard Vines Partners With Premier Lacrosse League
Vineyard Vines on Monday announced a partnership with America’s newest lacrosse organization Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Celebrating the league’s inaugural season, Vineyard Vines will serve as The Official Style of the Premier Lacrosse League with exclusive product available for purchase during the current 2019 season and 2020 season. The collection will consist of exclusively designed […]
Fanatics Partners With The Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors and Fanatics announced a long-term partnership that will make Fanatics the exclusive operator of all Warriors Shop locations throughout the Bay Area, including the new, multi-level 10,000 square foot flagship location at Thrive City and stores inside of the new state-of-the-art Chase Center.
Researchers Identify Path From Niche Cool To Mass Cool
A university study has identified 10 characteristics defining “coolness” that can be used to measure what a specific brand needs to become cool and stay cool.
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open In Fort Wayne
Sportsman’s Warehouse set the grand opening celebration of a new store in Fort Wayne in Indiana, July 25-27, 2019.
North Face Supports Girls Scouts’ Outdoor Adventures
The North Face and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) introduced Girl Scouts’ Outdoor High Adventure badge programming, which includes 12 new outdoor adventure badges designed to introduce the 1.7 million active Girl Scouts across the country to hiking, trail running, snow sports and climbing.
Vail Resorts To Acquire Peak Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire 100 percent of the outstanding stock of Peak Resorts Inc. for $264 million. Said Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts, said, “Peak Resorts’ ski areas in the Northeast are a perfect complement to our existing resorts and together will provide a very compelling offering to our guests in New York and Boston.
Ascent And USA Weightlifting Launch Initiative To Support Weightlifting Athletes In Tokyo
USA Weightlifting and Ascent, the first-ever performance nutrition partner of USA Weightlifting, are kicking off a fundraising campaign to support USAWeightlifting athletes as they prepare to compete in Tokyo next summer.
Nike Harajuku Store Undergoes Remodel
Nike Harajuku, one of Nike’s most popular Japanese doors, reopened with an expanded layout and enhanced services similar to June’s refitting of NikeTown London.
Nike Countersues Kawhi Leonard Over Logo
Nike has countersued Kawhi Leonard in a dispute over the NBA star’s signature “Klaw” logo.
Rugby-Style Tackling May Have Lower Force Of Impact Than Football-Style Tackling
The style of tackling used in rugby may be associated with a lower force of impact than the style used in football, according to a preliminary study of college athletes that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology Sports Concussion Conference in Indianapolis July 26-28, 2019.
The Buckle Tests Youth Concept
The Buckle, the teen chain, has opened a new format, Buckle Youth, at Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls, ID.
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