National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) President and CEO Kim Glas is testifying at a public hearing on June 20 in support of the administration’s efforts to crack down on China’s abuse of intellectual property rights through the use of the Section 301 mechanism, while also calling on the administration to include finished apparel and home furnishings in any retaliatory tariffs against China.
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REI Co-Op Announces New Efforts To Bolster Environmental And Outdoor Journalism
REI Co-op is launching a new venture to lift up environmental and outdoor journalism through the debut of its own print magazine this fall, and a new partnership to channel matching funds directly to local, nonprofit newsrooms covering crucial issues facing the outdoors.
American Outdoor Brands Blasts Past Guidance
American Outdoor Brands, the parent of Smith & Wesson, reported profits rose 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter ended April 30 on a 2.6 percent revenue gain. Earnings were well above and sales slightly above guidance.
The Topps Company Hires Head Of Partnerships
The Topps Company Inc., the maker of sports cards, entertainment and confectionery products, announced the hiring of Stephen Chriss as vice president, global head of partnerships & integrated marketing. Chriss will oversee key partner relationships and manage marketing activation strategies across Topps.
FishAngler Pages Connects Businesses And Anglers
FishAngler, the maker of the highest-rated free fishing app, introduced a new feature, FishAngler Page, that provides businesses, organizations and brands a place to connect with nearly a million anglers globally.
Bemis Associates Appoints President
Bemis Associates Inc., a maker of plastic film used for adhesives, selected Michael Johansen as its new president. The current CEO and president, Steve Howard, will step down from his role as president to focus his attention solely on the CEO responsibilities,
IDC: Earwear And Watches To Drive Wearables
The market for wearable devices is on track to reach global shipments of 222.9 million units in 2019, growing to 302.3 million units in 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9 percent, according to a new forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Behind that growth is the propagation of smartwatches and ear-worn devices, which will account for more than 70 percent of all wearable shipments by 2023.
CTA: China Tariffs Are Taxes On Consumers’ Favorite Tech
The Trump administration’s proposed 25 percent tariff on $300 billion in goods imported from China would increase the prices Americans pay for cell phones, laptops, tablets and video game consoles, according to a new study commissioned by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). If the list 4 tariffs take effect, Americans will pay between $50 and $120 more apiece for many of their favorite technology products.
USA Football Kicks Off 2019 Protection Tour
Offering the fun and fitness of football to young athletes, USA Football’s 2019 Protection Tour kicks off its national schedule on June 23.
SHRED Elevates Fitness to a New Level
SHRED, a first-in-the-category approach to exercise, recently brought its innovative ski-inspired workouts to a new 2,000 sq. ft. location in Scarsdale.
American Specialty Health Adds Garmin Fitness Trackers to Its ChooseHealthy Consumer Discount Program
American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) is pleased to now offer Garmin sports and fitness wearable devices to members enrolled in its ChooseHealthy consumer discount program.
Council For Responsible Sport Encourages Endurance Events To Join UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative
Council for Responsible Sport announced Wednesday that the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Sacramento Running Association, the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, the U.S. Marine Corps Marathon, Rhode Races, and Grandma’s Marathon have become early signatories to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) “Sports for Climate Action Initiative.”
Marmot’s Initiative Puts Sustainability At The Forefront
New packaging from Marmot starting in Spring 2020 will put sustainability front and center in the outdoor shopping experience. With the launch of its Sustainability Initiative, Marmot products will feature a transparent rating system that helps consumers understand the sustainability footprint of every product throughout the entire Marmot outerwear and sleeping bag lines.
Hibbett Sports Receives Nasdaq Notification Of Non-Compliance For Delayed Filing
Hibbett Sports Inc. announced Wednesday that, as expected, it received a standard notification letter dated June 19, 2019, from Nasdaq. The letter states that, as a result of not having timely filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 4, 2019, the company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely filing of periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Winnebago Revenue Dips Amid ‘Difficult RV Wholesale Market’
Winnebago Industries Inc. on Wednesday reported revenues for the fiscal third quarter of $528.9 million, a decrease of 5.9 percent compared to $562.3 million for the year-ago period, and shy of Wall Street’s expectations by $31.8 million.
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