Retail sales were up 0.6 percent in June seasonally adjusted from May and up 2.3 percent unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said.
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Tecnica Group Announces New North American Structure
Tecnica Group SpA, the parent company of Tecnica Group Canada, announced the restructuring of the Canadian leadership team as part of a global initiative to integrate strategic markets around the world.
Prana Appoints VP Of Sales
Prana appointed Marcie Peters as vice president of global sales. Before joining Prana, Peters was director of department store sales at Under Armour.
Varsity Spirit Launches Brand For Professional Dance Teams In The NBA And NFL
Varsity Spirit announced the launch of Varsity Pro, a new brand centered around professional dance and cheer teams in the NBA and NFL.
Record Spending Expected For School And College Supplies
As students gear up to go back to school and college, families plan to spend more than ever on supplies ranging from pencils and backpacks to computers and dorm refrigerators, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.
The North Face Launches Youth Campaign For Arctic Advocacy
The North Face is launching a campaign to engage 18-25 year olds in Arctic advocacy in partnership with Alaska Wilderness League.
SFIA Announces 2019 Future Industry Leaders Scholars
The 7th annual Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program has been awarded to Tommy Acchione (STX), Brian Dietrich (Rapsodo), Kelsey Ping (Riddell), Susan Riley (BSN Sports), Hewan Teshome (VICIS) and Matthew Weiss (Brooks Running).
Conversation With Hibbett’s Outgoing CEO Jeff Rosenthal
Hibbett Sports Inc. CEO Jeff Rosenthal in March announced he would retire from the Birmingham, AL-based company’s top post later this year as soon as his replacement was on board. He recently spoke with SGB Executive about his “tough” decision to leave Hibbett, the legacy he’s leaving and what’s needed for a retailer to survive in today’s changing landscape.
Ironman Announces Acquisition Of Musselman Triathlon
Ironman, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced Monday that it has acquired the Musselman Triathlon, an independent race that takes place annually in Geneva, NY.
Michael Bender Elected To Kohl’s Board Of Directors
Kohl’s Corp. on Monday announced that its board of directors increased the size of the board to 11 members and elected Michael Bender to fill the new board seat effective immediately.
Stadium Goods To Hold Sotheby’s Auction
Sotheby’s is partnering with streetwear e-tailer Stadium Goods for its first-ever sneaker auction, putting 100 pairs of the rarest kicks ever produced on the auction block through July 23.
Tough Mudder Promotes President Kyle McLaughlin To CEO
Tough Mudder, Inc. recently announced that Kyle McLaughlin, the company’s president, has been promoted to chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2019.
Lululemon And DMSE Sports Present The First-Ever 2019 Lululemon San Diego 10K
DMSE Sports announced a new partnership with Lululemon for the inaugural Lululemon San Diego 10K, set to run on Sunday, November 10.
Project ChildSafe Marks 20 Years As America’s Leading Firearms Safety Program
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) this year marks the 20th anniversary of its Project ChildSafe program, which has increased awareness of safe firearms handling and storage practices among millions of gun owners, helping to reduce accidental firearms deaths to historic lows.
BRG Retail Survey Finds Back-To-School Shoppers Are Headed To Brick & Mortar Stores
BRG’s 2019 back-to-school survey finds that over half of respondents (58 percent) said they plan to buy (or have already bought) the majority of their items in a store and some online for apparel and footwear.
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