The National Retail Federation called new state privacy legislation expected to be signed into law in California Friday “deeply flawed” and said customer service could be severely hampered if the legislature fails to address retailers’ concerns before the measure takes effect in 2020.
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Fila Doubles Distribution Center Footprint In Baltimore
Fila North America has more than doubled the company’s distribution center space, expanding the company’s presence in Baltimore. The company signed a 10-year lease, acquiring a space that sits adjacent to the current Fila facility
Aisle Talk Week Of June 25
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Adidas announcing a potential data security incident.
Report: MLB May Relax Footwear Restrictions
According to Yahoo Sports, MLB and the MLB Players Association are in the midst of negotiating changes to the footwear policy “that would relax the restrictions on colors and designs players can use on their cleats.”
Brunswick To Acquire Power Products’ Global Marine & Mobile Business
Brunswick Corporation announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Products-Global Marine & Mobile business, which includes the global marine, specialty vehicle, mobile, industrial power and transportation aftermarket products businesses of Power Products, for $910 million in cash.
Amer Sports Completes Peak Performance Acquisition, Appoints Board Member For Apparel
In conjunction with the acquisition to support growth across its apparel brands Arc’teryx, Salomon and Peak Performance, Jon Hoerauf, general manager Arc’teryx, has been appointed president Amer Sports Apparel Category and member of Amer Sports executive board.
Adidas Announces Data Breach
Adidas announced that the company is alerting certain consumers who purchased on Adidas.com/US about a potential data security incident.
Pearl Izumi Reveals Social Purpose Statement
Pearl Izumi announced that the company has embraced a new Social Purpose statement: “Ride More and Do More.” The brand also plans to introduce eco-friendly hangtags, will no longer print product catalogs and is introducing a Renewal Workshop program to repair and resell Pearl Izumi merchandise.
Gander Outdoors Prepares for Grand Opening In Tonawanda, NY
The 70,000-square-foot location is one of the retailer’s five planned facilities in the state.
Dorel Sports Sells Sugoi And Sombrio To Louis Garneau Sports
Dorel Industries Inc. announced that the company’s Dorel Sports segment has sold the Sugoi and Sombrio brands to Louis Garneau Sports Inc., divesting the company’s performance apparel line of business to focus on the company’s core strategic businesses of bikes, parts and accessories and electric ride-ons.
Rocky Boots Named Title Sponsor of 2018 “Save Our Heritage” Rally
The Sportsmen’s Alliance announced that Rocky Boots has been named title sponsor of the 22nd annual “Save Our Heritage” Rally in Columbus, OH, August 18.
Retailers Say Customer Service Will Suffer Under ‘Deeply Flawed’ California Privacy Law
The National Retail Federation called new state privacy legislation expected to be signed into law in California today “deeply flawed” and said customer service could be severely hampered if the legislature fails to address retailers’ concerns before the measure takes effect in 2020.
National Golf Rounds Played Up In May
National golf rounds played increased 5.3 in May compared to May 2017, according to the latest report from Golf Datatech. Year to date, national golf rounds played are down 4.1 percent.
Nike Q4 Sales Soar 13 Percent To Nearly $10 Billion
Nike Inc. reported fourth quarter revenue increased 13 percent to $9.8 billion, driven by strong double-digit revenue growth in international markets and Nike Direct globally and a return to growth in North America.
Under Armour Closes Philadelphia Brand House Location
Under Armour confirmed to the Philadelphia Inquirer that the company has closed the Brand House location in Philadelphia.
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