The 14th edition of Asia Outdoor in Nanjing, China, concluded on Sunday, June 30, after four successful exhibition days. A total of 312 brands presented and a total of 16,731 visitors came from all over China, as well as Turkey, Ukraine, Korea, and Hong Kong.
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NHL Announces Partnership With Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative
The National Hockey League (NHL) and the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) announced a partnership at the inaugural Declaring our Principles – ADVANCING EQUITY: A Summit on Inclusion.
Vans US Open Of Surfing To Return To Huntington Beach
The 2019 Vans US Open of Surfing presented by Swatch returns to the southside of the Huntington Beach Pier to host some of the world’s top action sports talent.
Mason Companies Names Jay Berlin President And CEO
Mason Companies Inc., which owns several footwear e-commerce sites including Stoneberry.com and Masseys.com, announced that Jay Berlin, a veteran who formerly led Sportsman’s Guide, has been appointed president and chief executive officer,
B+E Sells Academy Sports Property For $6.75 Million
B+E, a brokerage and technology platform for net lease real estate, announced the sale of the Academy Sports + Outdoors property at 193 Stonebrook Place, Jackson, TN, for $6.75 million.
Happy 4th Of July!
“The essence of America — that which really unites us — is not ethnicity, or nationality, or religion. It is an idea — and what an idea it is: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things. That it doesn’t matter where you came from, but where you are going.” —Condoleezza Rice ••• From […]
Aisle Talk Week Of July 1
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the U.S. and China agreeing to resume trade talks after a seven-week breakdown, and the Trump administration deciding to hold off adding 25 percent tariffs on $300 billion in Chinese imports, which would have included apparel and footwear classifications and other popular consumer products.
Arizona Rescinds Nike’s Plant Incentive After Shoe Controversy
Arizona on Tuesday rescinded a $1 million incentive for Nike Inc. to build a plant in the state after the footwear giant canceled this week’s launch of its new limited edition USA-themed Air Max 1 Quick Strike sneaker for the Fourth of July holiday.
JD Sports “Encouraged” By U.S. Progress
JD Sports, in an update on first-half results, said it opened it sixth JD Sports store in the U.S. with the conversion of the former Finish Line location at the Mall of America and also launched e-commerce in the region. Overall on the U.S., JD Sports said, “We remain encouraged by the developments in this market to date.”
June M&A Roundup: Oberalp Boosts Portfolio With Evolv Acquisition
Italy-based Oberalp Group on June 21 broadened its focus on mountain sports by announcing the acquisition of U.S. climbing shoe brand Evolv. That was just one highlight from a busy month for M&A in the active lifestyle space that also included deals in the fishing and fabric categories. Our June M&A Roundup breaks them down.
Weatherby Completes Relocation To Wyoming
Firearms manufacturer Weatherby Inc. completed the relocation of its manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters to Sheridan, WY from California.
Nike And Patagonia Among America’s Most Patriotic Brands
Nike, Patagonia, Gatorade, Converse, New Balance, L.L. Bean, Louisville Slugger and Wilson all landed on the 17th annual Brand Keys survey of iconic American brands.
San Diego Named Best City For Recreation In America
San Diego ranked first in Wallethub’s Best Cities for Recreation. The remaining top five were Las Vegas, Orlando, Honolulu and Tampa.
Wilson To Sponsor Basketball Champions League
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. and the Basketball Champions League announced they have entered into a three-year exclusive agreement. As part of the agreement, Wilson will provide the Official Game Ball for all Basketball Champions League games from
September 2019 through 2022.
Nike Partners With Brighton
Nike has re-upped as the kit supplier to the Premier League club Brighton in a three-year extension.
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