A new executive leadership structure of Little League International was established following the annual fall meeting of the Little League International Board of Directors.
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Big 5 Again Faces Activist Investors
Another activist group, led by former senior executives at Wal-Mart and Vans, have launched a website, www.SaveBig5.com, and sent out a press release urging shareholders to vote for them to fill two vacant seats on the board.
Performance Bicycle To Liquidate All Doors
Performance Bicycle in an amended bankruptcy filing said Gordon Brothers, which was initially to liquidate 40 Performance Bicycle stores, has been retained to liquidate the chain’s remaining 62 stores. The chain’s owner indicated stores may be reopening as part of the restructuring.
Rusutsu, Japan, Joins Epic Pass For 2019/20 Winter Season
Vail Resorts Inc. on Monday announced a long-term alliance with Rusutsu Resort in Hokkaido, Japan, just 90 minutes from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport.
Julbo Eyewear Names David Crothers As New U.S. CEO
Julbo Eyewear, the French eyewear brand based in the Jura Mountains, has named David Crothers as the new CEO of U.S. operations.
Firearms Background Checks Drop In October
The October 2018 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1 million represented a decrease of 11.2 percent compared to the October 2017 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.13 million.
Fanatics Partners With Esports League
Fanatics announced an official retail and licensing partnership with Overwatch League. The multi-year deal is the first ever esports partnership for Fanatics, and is believed to be the first official merchandising deal between a major retailer and an official esports league
Report: Lululemon Founder Close To Joining Anta’s Bid For Amer Sports
Chip Wilson, Lululemon’s founder, is in talks to join Anta’s investment consortium in its bid for Amer Sports, according to a report from Bloomberg. Wilson, whose net value is reportedly worth $3.5 billion, is exploring taking a 20 percent stake in the consortium.
SFIA Pleased With President’s Temporary Suspension Of New Tariffs
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.
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
Retail Industry Leaders Association’s vice president for international trade, Hun Quach, issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 meeting in Argentina.
Golf Rounds Played Plunge In October
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. tumbled 10.3 percent in October.
Lowa To Appoint Alexander Nicolai CEO
Lowa said that effective January 1, 2019, Alexander Nicolai will assume leadership of the Lowa’s operative business activities as the new chief executive officer. After heading Lowa for more than 25 years, Werner Riethmann will gradually begin to withdraw from daily business operations next year.
Nike Earns Ad Age’s Marketer of the Year
Nike earned Ad Age’s 2018 Marketer of the Year for its Just Do It campaign starring Colin Kaepernick and how it sparked conversations.
FDRA Applauds Trade War Ceasefire
The Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA) applauded the move by the Trump administration to suspend new trade tariffs.
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