Lowe’s To Sell Licensed NFL-Branded Merchandise

Lowe’s Companies Inc. announced that it will carry more than 10,000 licensed NFL-branded merchandise items on Lowes.com/NFL and will launch an online video “homegating” series that will inspire fans as they prepare for the NFL season.

Outdoor Retailer, OIA Share Reasons For Show Consolidation

Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer show director, and Amy Roberts, OIA executive director, spoke with SGB Wednesday afternoon about their joint decision to cancel the upcoming Winter Market in November and instead wrap it into January’s Snow Show, reducing the outdoor industry’s premier event to twice a year. Here’s what they said about the move.

Globe International’s Sales Climb 8 Percent In Fiscal Year

Globe International Limited, based in Melbourne, reported continued growth in net sales for the year ended June 30 while profitability was just below the previous corresponding period mainly due to the impact on margins from the strengthening of the US dollar against the AUD.

TIA Finds 2.1 Percent Growth In Tennis In 2018

The total value of the U.S. tennis economy grew by 2.1 percent last year to a total of $6.19 billion, according to data from the Tennis Industry Association’s annual Economic Index, created to evaluate the total worth of the U.S. tennis industry to the overall economy.

Outdoor Retailer Combines Winter Shows In January

Outdoor Retailer, in concert with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), as well as key brands and advising retailers, announced it will not produce Winter Market, scheduled for November 5-7, 2019. The show will be united with the Snow Show, creating the Outdoor + Snow Show, scheduled for January 29-31, 2020 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, bringing the entirety of the community together.

NOLS Appoints New Trustees

NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) announced the appointments of five new members to its Board of Trustees: John Babcock, Jimmy Chin, José González, Annie Morita and George Phipps.

Drew Brees Joins Franchisee Franworth As Newest Partner

Franworth, the franchisee, said New Orleans Saints quarterback and multi-unit franchisee Drew Brees has joined the company as a partner and a member of its executive board. Brees will contribute to accelerating the growth of the company’s portfolio of franchise brands — including Title Boxing Club, The Lash Lounge, and CityRow.