Eagan, MN-based Cheer Factor Inc. – The Warm-up Co. has announced the company’s 17th anniversary serving the dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, color guard, skating and swimming markets.
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Kathmandu Appoints Bill Chandler As VP Of Sales And Marketing North America
Kathmandu, the outdoor brand from New Zealand, on Monday announced the appointment of Bill Chandler to the newly created position of vice president of sales and marketing, Kathmandu North America.
Drexel Athletics Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
Drexel Athletics has entered into a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports. The agreement, which officially began on July 1, 2018, is part of BSN Sports Collegiate Select program.
Intradeco Acquires Headsweats
Intradeco, a global vertical-manufacturing company in the textile industry, has acquired Headsweats, a leader in performance headwear.
NRF: BTS And College Spending To Reach $82.8 Billion
Total spending for K-12 schools and college combined is projected to reach $82.8 billion, nearly as high as last year’s $83.6 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.
Hibbett Launches Back-to-School Campaign
Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. announced the company’s back-to-school Comeback Season social media contest.
Breakthrough Golf Technology Inks Distribution Agreement With Club Champion
Breakthrough Golf Technology has reached an agreement with Chicago-based clubfitting chain Club Champion to distribute the company’s new Stability putter shaft that combines a scientifically advanced multi-material design with unique geometries.
June Retail Sales Up 4.2 Percent Over 2017
June retail sales were up 0.07 percent seasonally adjusted from May’s strong performance and increased 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year as economic growth continued despite the U.S. trade war with China and other countries, the National Retail Federation said Monday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Retail Report Roundup
Studies arrived last week on BTS selling arriving early, stores dominating BTS selling, Amazon Prime Day launching BTS season, U.S. retail CEOs who are bullish on growth, Nordstrom’s high emotional intelligence ranking, Amazon’s broadening influence and loyalty-program inhibitors.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Announces 2018 Lineup
Outdoor Retailer on Monday announced a lineup of new experiences for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, July 22-26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Clarus Announces Results Of Tender Offer
The shares accepted for purchase represent approximately 1.4 percent of Clarus’ total outstanding shares as of June 30, 2018.
Randa Responds to Perry Ellis’ Preliminary Proxy Statement
Randa Accessories announced that the company has submitted a letter to the special committee of the board of directors of Perry Ellis International Inc. to clarify a number of statements made in the preliminary proxy statement filed by Perry Ellis on July 11.
Unifi Ends Joint Venture Negotiations In Guatemala
Unifi Inc. announced that a definitive agreement could not be reached with the owners of Complast S.A. (operating under the brand name EuroPET) and Technologia Textil Avanzada (operating under the brand name EuroFIL) to form a joint venture in Guatemala.
OIA: Bikes, Backpacks And Gloves Could Face 10 Percent Tariff
Wrote Rich Harper, manager of international trade at OIA, in a note to members, “Backpacks, sports bags, bikes and gloves – essential gear for many outdoor activities–already face import tariffs as high as 20 percent. Additional tariffs will only raise costs for outdoor companies and consumers and threaten the growth of the outdoor recreation economy that supports 7.6 million American jobs.”
IHRSA Urges Support For PHIT Bill Passage
H.R. 6312, a modified version of PHIT, removes exercise videos and exercise equipment from the definition of medical care but is better positioned to move onto to the next stage of the legislative process.
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