Adidas America, Inc. has 15 business days from the receipt of the citations and penalties to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA’s area director or contest the findings before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
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Rally House Expands Store Count in Cleveland
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Stance Appoints David Tichiaz as Chief Executive Officer
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Boater’s World Marine Centers President to Depart
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EoS Fitness Hits Key Milestone as it Opens 100th Gym
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Circana: July Retail Sales Reveal a Summer Vacation From Discretionary Spending
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Kastking President Al Noraker to Retire at End of 2024
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IBEX Appoints New Show Director
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Axil Brands Posts Strong FY Growth, or How to Survive on 73 Percent Gross Margins
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Allbirds, Inc. Appoints Ravi Thanawala to Board of Directors
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Belgian Cycling Factory Adds Three Country Managers to Leadership Team
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Reima Appoints NA Wholesale Marketing Manager
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U.S. Census Bureau Reports 5.2 Percent Y/Y Growth for July Core Retail Sales
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NFL and Fanatics to Stage Pop-Up Shops in Brazil Ahead of Season Opener
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EXEC: Lolë Brands Acquires Sanuk Footwear from Deckers Brands
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