RYU Apparel Inc. announced that commencing October 8 the company’s common shares will be listed for trading on the OTCQB Marketplace under the trading symbol OTCQB: RYPPF.
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Phil Knight Donates Nearly $1B In Nike Stock To Philanthropy
Nike co-founder and chairman emeritus, Phil Knight, gave 12 million shares of Nike stock valued at $990 million to an unnamed charity, according to a regulatory filing.
Joe Bozich To Lead Fanatics Brands
Fanatics Inc. has promoted Joe Bozich to president of Fanatics Brands, the sports licensing giant’s in-house manufacturing and wholesale apparel division, sources told SGB. Bozich replaces Raphael Peck, who has left Fanatics to pursue other business opportunities.
Puma Launches #REFORM Platform To Drive Social Change
Puma has launched #REFORM, a new platform that will give activists from the worlds of sports, music and entertainment support in championing causes and encouraging conversations around issues such as universal equality and criminal justice reform.
Adidas Signs Arsenal
Adidas signed a five-year deal to replace Puma as the kit sponsor of Arsenal.
VF Launches Materials Source Maps For Supply Chain Transparency
VF Corp. is tracing the supply chain footprint for 10 of the company’s most iconic products through sourcing maps now available to consumers. The source maps, available on VF’s sustainability website, help ensure every step in the production of VF’s apparel and footwear meets the corporation’s standards of quality, sustainability and social responsibility.
Reebok Signs Conor McGregor
Reebok signed UFC fighter Conor McGregor to a multi-million dollar deal, according to ESPN. The report indicated the deal is worth at least $5 million.
Cascade Designs Appoints Dave McDonald As SVP, Chief Operations Officer
Cascade Designs welcomed Dave McDonald to the company’s team as SVP and chief operations officer.
Aku Footwear’s North American Sales Soar 16 percent in 2018
Aku, the Italian footwear specializing in hand-crafted hiking and trekking boots, said the company experienced 16 percent growth in the past year in Canada and the U.S.
CrossFit Officially Sanctions Global Fitness Festival Wodapalooza
CrossFit Inc. announced that Wodapalooza, a global fitness festival and inclusive competition, is joining the roster as the seventh event to be sanctioned by CrossFit.
Roka Sports Partners With P1440
Roka Sports Inc., the Austin, TX-based performance multisport company, has announced a partnership with P1440, a new event series started by five-time Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings.
HanesBrands Donates To Assist Hurricane Florence Victims
HanesBrands announced that the company is donating nearly 350,000 pairs of underwear, socks and T-shirts to assist victims of flooding from Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas and the Southeast.
Wells Fargo Gives Sturm, Ruger A New Line Of Credit
Sturm, Ruger & Co. said in a regulatory filing that the company has secured a $40 million revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo & Co.
Fanatics Boosts Its International Team
Fanatics announced several additions to its international leadership team. Hires include Ignacio Beristain Borra, Bill Tung, Ian Nelson, Zohar Ravid and Masanori Kawana.
Aisle Talk Week of October 1
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including BSN Sports, a division of Varsity Brands and the nation’s largest direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, completing its acquisition of Port Jeff Sporting Goods (pictured).