President Trump’s announcement, on Saturday, December 1, that he will not raise tariffs on Chinese-made products from 10 percent to 25 percent on Jan. 1, 2019, is welcome news for the sports and fitness industry, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association.
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Crocs To Repurchase Of Convertible Preferred Stock Owned by Blackstone
Crocs, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Blackstone Capital Partners VI L.P. and certain of its affiliates and transferees relating to the repurchase and conversion of the company’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock owned by Blackstone.
RILA Encouraged By Path Forward With China On Trade
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AAFA Encouraged By News Of Trade War Truce
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NRF Welcomes Delay Of January 2019 Tariff Increase
The National Retail Federation praised the Trump administration’s decision to hold off on tariff increases that were set to take effect January 2019.
Vans Inks Global Partnership With Michael February
Vans announced South African pro surfer Michael February’s global Vans footwear and apparel partnership.
Aisle Talk Week of November 26
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including analysis from The Running Event (TRE), which shows that the industry is flying high once again after a couple of years of declining sales in the run specialty channel.
Performance Running Footwear Sales Rebound with Strength in Run Specialty Channel
As another strong running community gathering at The Running Event (TRE) comes to a close this week the industry is flying high once again after a couple of years of declining sales in the run specialty channel.
Callaway Golf Company To Acquire Jack Wolfskin
Callaway Golf Company announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Jack Wolfskin for €418 million, or approximately $476 million. The acquisition furthers Callaway’s push into the active lifestyle category after its successful 2017 acquisitions of TravisMathew and Ogio.
Sears Secures Court Approval For Additional $350 Million Loan
Sears won court approval for $350 million in bankruptcy financing that will keep the retailer operating through the holiday selling season as it attempts to reorganize.
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