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.
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Asos Launching First Activewear Line
Asos.com, the British online fashion and beauty store, is launching its first activewear line.

New Balance To Sponsor North Melbourne
North Melbourne has welcomed New Balance as an official partner for the 2018 season.

Adidas’ 747 Warehouse St. Features Pharrell Williams And Alexander Wang
This weekend, Adidas rolled out an epic line-up of events including musical performances, celebrity appearances and limited edition sneaker drops during the Adidas 747 Warehouse St. two-day festival celebrating basketball culture in downtown Los Angeles.
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.
NBS Honors Dunham’s Ken Meehan
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) awarded Ken Meehan, president of Dunham’s Sports, with the NBS Lifetime Achievement Award.

Ultimate Direction Adds Mountain Running Icon Anna Frost As Ambassador
Ultimate Direction, the maker of brand in hydration and wearable gear, has signed Hardrock 100 winner and global adventurer Anna Frost.
Big Rock Sports Merchandise Manager Retires
Big Rock Sports announced the retirement of senior merchandise manager Rocky Conroy.
The North Face Partners With The Grand Traverse
The North Face announced a three-year sponsorship of The Grand Traverse.
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.

In Memorium: Jim Bridwell, Mountaineering Maverick, 1944-2018
In Memorium: Jim Bridwell, Mountaineering Maverick, 1944-2018

The Hunger Games or the Olympic Games?
Social media cannot get enough of Olympic commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir.

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.