Recommended Reading For April 2018
Author: SGB Media
VF Corp. Completes Acquisition Of Icebreaker
VF Corp. has completed the company’s previously-announced acquisition of Icebreaker Holdings, Ltd., a privately-held company based in Auckland, New Zealand. The purchase price was about $200 million.
Apparel And Footwear Spared From China Tariff List
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its list of about 1,300 Chinese exports – worth about $50 billion annually – that it intends to target with 25 percent tariffs. The list doesn’t target apparel and footwear products directly, but it does include the machinery and tools used to produce those products.
OrderMyGear Raises $35 Million From Susquehanna Growth Equity
OrderMyGear announced that the e-commerce enabler for the team channel received a $35 million investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE).
Firearm Background Checks Bounce Back In March
Last month saw the most gun-related background checks run by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of any March on record, apparently sparked by concerns over heightened gun-control legislation following the Parkland, FL shooting.
Under Armour Erodes, Adidas Grows At Hibbett Sports In 2017
According to Hibbett Sports’ 10-K report, sales of Under Armour fell sharply at the retailer in 2017, while sales of Adidas more than doubled.
Adam Sussman Talks Up Nike’s Digital Connections
At a keynote session at Shoptalk in Las Vegas, Adam Sussman, Nike’s chief digital officer, discussed the brand’s digital transformation and how Nike is tailoring its approaches to best connect with three distinct customer segments: the Weekend Runner, Style Shopper and Dedicated Sneakerhead.
Grassroots Connect Buying Show Welcomes New Exhibitors
Grassroots Connect, the four-day national buying show for independent specialty retail, is welcoming five first-time vendor exhibitors to the spring event at the Knoxville Convention Center, June 14-17, 2018.
LEKI Partners With Ted Ligety To Offer Scholarship To Ski Camp
LEKI announced the second annual LEKI Full Ride Scholarship to the Ligety-Weibrecht Ski Camp, which will award one deserving junior ski racer the ultimate opportunity to train with premier level coaches.
TYR Sport Re-Signs IRONMAN Champion Caroline Steffen
TYR Sport announced the re-signing of IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Champion Caroline Steffen to the company’s roster of sponsored athletes.
BIG3 And Adidas Announce Major Multi-Year Partnership
BIG3 and Adidas announced a three-year partnership in which Adidas will be the official outfitter of the three-on-three league and will also support the league’s commitment to grassroots and community initiatives in local markets.
Hibbett Sports Announces 2018 Sponsorship Of MiLB Birmingham Barons
Hibbett Sports, a Birmingham-based athleisure retailer operating more than 1,000 stores throughout the US and online, announced the sponsorship of the Birmingham Barons Minor League Baseball team for the 2018 season.
Weatherby Appoints Two Firearm Professionals To Executive Positions
As Weatherby adds staff to their Sheridan, Wyoming location, the company demands two things from their executives: proven expertise in the firearm industry and a personal passion for the shooting sports.
DSW Appoints Chief Information Officer
DSW Inc. announced that Drew Domecq has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief information officer.
Toyota To Carry Yakima Accessories In Dealerships Nationwide
Under a new partnership, Yakima’s vehicle racks, bike, ski and boat mounts, cargo boxes, and other cargo management accessories will be sold in participating Toyota dealers nationwide.
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