The Top National stories and the Latest headlines across the Active Lifestyle Market for the week of July 5, 2021 covered in the SGB Updates and delivered to your inbox every business day. This week’s Ambassador Athlete is Big Agnes’ Krystle Wright, Adventure Photographer.
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Retail Cargo Continues To See Double-Digit Increases Over 2020
Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are continuing to show double-digit growth over last year as strong consumer demand keeps up its momentum, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation.
Fierce Firearms Appoints West Coast Representation
Fierce Firearms, based in Redmond, UT, announced the addition of Total Sales & Marketing Sales Group to its team.
Davidson’s Welcomes East Coast Sales Manager
Davidson’s welcomed Katie Martin as their East Coast Sales Manager.
Salt Life Announces New Coastal Retail Locations
Delta Apparel Inc. announced new retail store openings for its Salt Life brand. Storefronts in Myrtle Beach, SC, and Galveston, TX, are expected to open later this year.
Anta Group Sets Five-Year Growth Plan
Anta Group announced its five-year strategic targets and a 24-month acceleration plan “Lead to Win” for its Anta brand.
Legion Partners Scores Glass Lewis Nod for Two Genesco Candidates
Legion Partners, the activist shareholder group, received a third party recommendation in its proxy war with Genesco as Glass Lewis endorsed the investment firm’s director nominees Dawn H. Robertson and Hobart P. Sichel.
Slinger Bag Appoints New CFO
Slinger Bag Inc. announced the appointment of Jason Seifert as its new chief financial officer.
Life Time And Trail Sisters Announce Partnership
Life Time announced a new partnership with Trail Sisters to increase participation and opportunity in trail running. Life Time will serve as the presenting sponsor of Trail Sisters’ first run event, the Women’s Trail Half Marathon in Buena Vista, CO on September 11. A Trail Sisters Coaching Grant presented by Life Time will be created […]
OIA Appoints COO And Director Of Research
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) appointed Arlene Charles as chief operating officer and Kelly Davis as director of research.
Michael Avenatti Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison In Nike Extortion Case
Michael Avenatti, the celebrity lawyer, was sentenced Thursday to 30 months in prison for trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike by threatening the company with bad publicity.
Anta Sees Strong Growth For Second Quarter
Anta said retail sales, in terms of retail value, of Anta branded products for the second quarter of 2021 recorded 35-to-40 percent positive growth compared to the same period of 2020.
PowerHandz Announces Merger And Partnership With LaMelo Ball
Athletic training equipment maker PowerHandz announced a merger with PH Innovation Holdings, Inc. and partnership with NBA 2021 Rookie of the Year and Charlotte Hornets Guard, LaMelo Ball. With this partnership, Ball will serve as a general partner, brand ambassador and board member of PH Innovation Holdings.
St. Croix Rods Announces New Hires
St. Croix Rods announced it hired Savannah Stenlund as angler engagement coordinator and Charles Cunningham as IT manager.
Licensing Expo Virtual Announces 2021 Agenda
Licensing Expo Virtual, in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International, announced the agenda for its 2021 virtual event on August 24-26.
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