Trump Open To Improving Background Checks

The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump supported efforts to improve federal background checks for gun purchases. The news came days after a shooting killed 17 students and teachers at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, FL.

CPSC Sues Britax Over Hazardous Jogging Strollers

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) filed an administrative complaint against Britax Child Safety, Inc., alleging that certain models of their B.O.B. jogging strollers contain defects in their design which present a substantial product hazard.

Safilo Group Appoints New CEO

Safilo Group S.p.A. reported that its Chief Executive Officer Luisa Delgado would retire from the company at the end of this month for personal reasons.

ENO Partners With One Percent For The Planet

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), creators of camping hammocks and innovative outdoor accessories, has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate 1% of annual sales to support nonprofit organizations focused on the environment.

VF’s Q4 Powered By Vans, North Face Misses Plan

VF Corp. reported sales at Vans vaulted 35 percent in the fourth quarter, led by a 38 percent climb in the Americas. North Face missed plan in part due to aggressive efforts to clear Amazon of unauthorized dealers and reduced off-price sales overall but is still expected to see high-single digit growth for 2018.