ISA TanTec Progresses With The Expansion Of Existing Saigon Facility

Following the recent opening of its Saigon Showroom, ISA TanTec, an international eco-friendly leather manufacturer, reports on the progress of the further expansion of its existing tannery Saigon TanTec in Binh Duong province in order to meet the growing demand for its eco-friendly LITE leather.

Newell Brands Announces Tender Offers For $1.5 Billion Of Outstanding Debt

Newell Brands Inc. commenced debt tender offers to purchase for cash of $1.5 billion in debt. The company expects to fund the tender offers with the proceeds from divestitures under the company’s Accelerated Transformation Plan (including the divestitures of the Pure Fishing and Jostens businesses, if consummated), together with available cash on hand.

Nike Names Heidi O’Neill To Expanded Role As President of Nike Direct

Nike Inc. on Tuesday announced that Heidi O’Neill, president, Nike Direct, will expand her current role as leader of Nike physical retail stores and Nike.com to now include all Nike digital products, services and member experiences, effective immediately. O’Neill will report to Elliott Hill, president, Consumer and Marketplace.

J.P. Morgan Turns Bullish On Nike’s North American Momentum

J.P. Morgan raised its price target on Nike Inc. to $85 from $81 as the investment firm has grown more convinced that Nike’s momentum in North America is accelerating. Based on its own recent fieldwork, J.P. Morgan raised its North America revenue estimate to 9 percent growth for Nike’s second quarter ended November 30.

Tilly’s Announces Revised Fiscal 2018 Q3 Results

Tilly’s Inc. on Tuesday announced revised financial results for the fiscal 2018 third quarter and year-to-date period ended November 3 in order to correct certain accounting entries relating to inventory under the retail method, which had accumulated over several fiscal periods, including the third quarter of fiscal 2018.

The Conservation Alliance Announces New Board Member

The Conservation Alliance board elected Strick Walker, chief marketing officer at Merrell, to serve on the organization’s board of directors. Walker was elected by the board of directors to fill a vacancy left by Chaco President Seth Cobb.

OIA Welcomes Tariff Hike Delay

Said Amy Roberts, executive director of Outdoor Industry Association. “OIA will continue to press the case that thousands of large and small retailers and manufacturers of outdoor products play a significant role in bolstering the U.S. economy and that U.S. trade policies should serve to help them continue to innovate and prosper.” 

BibRave 100’s Winning Races Announced

The Missoula Marathon was again voted The Best Marathon in America, according to the 2018 edition of The BibRave 100. The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon won the Half Marathon category, AJC Peachtree Road Race again won the 10K, and the Allstate Hot Chocolate Chicago 5K won the 5K category.