Trump and Xi Agree To Restart Trade Talks

The U.S. and China agreed to resume trade talks after a seven-week breakdown and the Trump administration has decided to hold off for now adding new 25 percent tariffs on some $300 billion in Chinese imports, which would have included apparel and footwear classifications and other popular consumer products.

USA Triathlon Partners With USA Swimming

USA Triathlon announced a three-way partnership with USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming to host open water swim races as part of two USA Triathlon-owned events this year, the inaugural Legacy Triathlon and the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships.

CBD For Life Acquired By IAnthus Capital

IAnthus Capital Holdings Inc., which owns, operates, and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, announced that its U.S. subsidiary has closed the previously announced acquisition of CBD For Life, a top-ranked, national CBD brand in the U.S.

Winmark Corporation Announces Resignation

Winmark Corporation, the parent of Play It Again Sports,  announced the submission by Steven C. Zola of his resignation from the position of president of Winmark Capital, as well as his resignation as vice chairman of the board of directors of Winmark Corporation.

Nike CEO Mark Parker On Importance Of Connection

Nike Inc.’s ability to connect in multiple ways—with existing consumers and with new marketplaces, across supply chains and across sports—is helping the company continue to grow and remain on pace to hit $50 billion in annual revenue by 2022. On Thursday afternoon’s earnings call, CEO Mark Parker stressed the importance of connectivity in all company pursuits.

Aisle Talk Week Of June 24

Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the Running Industry Association (RIA) announcing the Best in Show Awards from the inaugural KICK Show hosted in Denver, CO, June 3-6.

Navico Appoints Knut Frostad President And CEO

Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands announced Friday that its board of directors has appointed Knut Frostad as president and CEO, assuming the role of outgoing chief executive, Leif Ottosson.

Evo Partners With Bouldering Project at Campus SLC

Seattle-based outdoor and action sports retailer Evo has announced it will partner with Bouldering Project to bring a world-class bouldering gym to its new Campus SLC, a collection of complementary businesses designed to drive community around a shared passion for outdoor culture in Salt Lake City.