The Outdoor Industry Association’s Trade Advisory Council was able to get 10 footwear-related Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) petitions approved, some of which reduced import duties from 37.5 percent to zero.
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US Trail Running Conference To Emphasize Diversity And Inclusion Theme
Active at Altitude, organizers of the 2019 US Trail Running Conference, has announced the theme for this year’s edition of the annual event, Diversity and Inclusion: Trail Running for Everyone. This theme is an organic development sprouting from last year’s theme of Creating Opportunities, and builds on the productive content of the 2018 Conference.
Tech Gear 5.7 Appoints COO
Tech Gear 5.7 Inc., makers of Fieldsheer Performance Motorcycle Gear and Mobile Warming Heated Apparel, announced the hiring of Eric Creagh as the company’s new chief operating officer.
Columbia’s CEO Tim Boyle Speaks Up On Speaking Out
In an interview with the Portland Business Journal last December, Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle said one of his New Year’s resolutions was to get on President Donald Trump’s enemies list and he’s publicly taken on the Trump administration on issues ranging from immigration to the partial government shutdown and tariff dispute. Boyle said it’s a matter of principles.
Aisle Talk Week Of April 15
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Under Armour Inc. in a regulatory filing reporting that Jason LaRose, president of its North America division, will be leaving the company on April 30.
North Face Climbers Likely Killed In Banff National Park Avalanche
Three professional mountain climbers – American Jess Roskelley and Austrians David Lama and Hansjorg Auer – are missing and are presumed dead after an avalanche at Canada’s Banff National Park.
Modell’s Confirms Hiring Of Restructuring Advisor
Mitchell Modell, CEO of Sporting Goods, confirmed to USA Today Network New Jersey that the retailer had retained a restructuring advisor but he also stated the family-owned chain has long-term plans to stay in business.
Michael Edwards Named CEO Of Hanna Andersson
Hanna Andersson, the children’s apparel maker, appointed Michael J. Edwards its new president and chief executive officer. Edwards most recently served as president and chief executive officer of eBags.
Phenom Elite To Supply Uniforms To Six AFL Teams
Phenom Elite, a start-up based in Philadelphia, reached an agreement to provide uniforms to six teams in the Arena Football League (AFL).
Makura Sport Establishes U.S. Distribution
Makura Sport, a mouthguard manufacturer and supplier headquartered in Cardiff, Wales, has established distribution capabilities throughout the U.S. Based out of California, the new hub enables the company to provide rapid delivery and effectively serve distributors in the U.S. market.
Skechers USA Shares Sink After Q1 Earnings Miss
Skechers USA, Inc. set a new quarterly sales record in the first quarter ended March 31 but the mid-single-digit sales growth was not enough to offset the bad taste in Wall Street’s mouth after a miss on earnings estimates.
Major League Soccer And U.S. Soccer Partner Partner With Headspace
Major League Soccer (MLS) and U.S. Soccer announced a three-year partnership with Headspace, one of the world’s leading meditation and mindfulness apps.
Kohl’s Commits $10 Million to Family Health And Wellness
Kohl’s announced it is deepening its commitment to families and communities through an expanded Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, shifting the company’s focus from children’s health to holistic family health and wellness.
Birkenstock’s David Kahan Talks About Fan Love
At FDRA’s Footwear Executive Summit, David Kahan, CEO, Birkenstock Americas, discussed today’s rapid pace of change and how change can be “scary.” But he said a large part of Birkenstock’s explosive growth in recent years has been driven by re-focusing on the passionate following – albeit initially small – that had long existed for the brand.
Billabong Unites Females Across the Globe Through Surfing In A Progressive New Brand Campaign
Billabong, a leading action sports and lifestyle company, unveils their latest female content series for 2019, “Know the Feeling.” The progressive video series features multiple female surfers, including world-renowned athlete Laura Enever, as well as three young women, Monica Guo, Meryem El Gardoum and Natasha Sand, who are pioneering women’s surfing in China, Morocco and Sri Lanka. Shot in each of […]
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