Kroger, the nation’s largest grocer, joined Walmart in asking shoppers not to openly carry guns in any of its stores.
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Li Ning Appoints Former Uniqlo Executive As Joint CEO
Li Ning hired Uniqlo’s Kosaka Takeshi as its joint chief executive officer.
Kohl’s Announces 2025 Sustainability Goals
Kohl’s announced sustainability goals with a focus on three key areas: climate action, waste and recycling, and sustainable sourcing.
August M&A Roundup: Camping World, Accell Group, Nike and More
M&A heated up in the final full month of summer with several market-shifting transactions occurring in the active lifestyle space. August’s biggest moves included Camping World and Accell Group unloading non-core assets and Nike adding to its portfolio.
Unifi Appoints Craig Creaturo As CFO
Unifi Inc. on Tuesday announced the appointment of Craig Creaturo as executive vice president and CFO, effective September 9.
Fleet Feet Sues Nike Over ‘Sport Changes Everything’ Slogan
Fleet Feet Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Nike Inc. over Nike’s use of phrases such as “Change Everything” and “Running Changes Everything” in advertising.
Walmart To Limit Ammunition Sales, Stop ‘Open Carry’ In Stores
Walmart said it will stop selling certain forms of ammunition, ask customers to no longer openly carry guns in their stores, and call on President Trump and other lawmakers to pass background checks legislation.
Tariffs Give Pause To Holiday Shoppers, Study Shows
According to Coresight’s Holiday 2019: U.S. Shopper Survey, almost six in 10 holiday shoppers are concerned about tariffs causing prices to rise on holiday gifts. Only 16 percent would absorb those rises and increase their spending.
NFL Partners With TikTok On Content
The National Football League (NFL) and TikTok, the destination for short-form mobile video, announced a new multi-year partnership to bring the NFL experience to TikTok’s global community.
The Ironman Group Names Managing Director for North America
The Ironman Group, a Wanda Sports Group company, appointed Elizabeth O’Brien as the company’s new managing director for North America.
Oakland Raiders’ Largest Fan Club Partners With FanWide
The Oakland Raiders’ largest fan club, The Black Hole, announced a new partnership with sports fan club network FanWide.
Super Soccer Stars Partners With Youth Digital Coaching Platform
Super Soccer Stars, the leading youth soccer organization, announced a landmark partnership with Famer, a recently launched online youth sports coaching and mentoring platform that enables personalized training programs, messaging, and interactive feedback between coaches and athletes.
WellBiz Brands Appoints CEO Of Fitness Together Franchise
WellBiz Brands Inc., a franchise portfolio company operating three distinct wellness, fitness and beauty brands, Elements Massage, Fitness Together and Amazing Lash Studio, announced that Stephanie Hu will be joining Fitness Together Franchise, LLC as CEO.
Tailored Brands Enters Licensed Collaboration With NFL
Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, both subsidiaries of Tailored Brands, Inc., announced a multi-year licensing agreement with the National Football League.
Top Of The World Partners With Spyder
Top of the World and Authentic Brands Group (ABG) announced a partnership to create a Spyder collegiate apparel collection. The Spyder assortment will launch in major retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, Lids, Scheels and select campus bookstores this September.
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