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.

Vista Outdoor’s Debt Downgraded

S&P Global Ratings lowered its issuer credit rating on Vista Outdoor to ‘B’ from ‘B+’ because profitability is expected to remain weak in fiscal 2020 and leverage to remain above five times.