PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of a family of brands that include Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and Izod, on Wednesday joined RE100, a global corporate leadership initiative moving businesses toward 100 percent renewable electricity.
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MSR Renews Partnership With American Alpine Club
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) extended the company’s partnership with the American Club and the club’s Craggin’ Classic Series, the national grassroots climbing festival, for the third year in a row.
Jackson State University Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
Jackson State Athletics, along with the JSU Foundation, has entered a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports for sports apparel and equipment.
Deloitte Forecast: Retail Holiday Sales To Climb 5 To 5.6 Percent
Retail holiday sales are expected to increase a robust 5 to 5.6 percent over last year’s shopping season, according to Deloitte’s annual retail holiday sales forecast.
Rhode Island Town Passes Resolution Against Nike
The town council of North Smithfield in Rhode Island has voted to ban the town’s local departments from purchasing Nike products, according to the Providence Journal.
Farm to Feet Releases Second American Made Video
Farm to Feet released the company’s second film in its American Made video series which brings the personalities profiled on Farm to Feet’s packaging to life.
Swiftwick Adds Hafthor Bjornsson As Ambassador
Swiftwick, the performance sock company, signed Hafthor Bjornsson, the “World’s Strongest Man,” as the company’s newest elite athlete. Bjornsson joins the Swiftwick team as the brand launches the company’s first dedicated cross-training sock.
Academy Sports Reaches New Credit Card Partnership
Alliance Data Systems Corporation signed a new agreement to provide private label credit card services for Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Oars Founder Inducted Into River Runners Hall of Fame
The John Wesley Powell River History Museum will induct a class of three influential river runners into the River Runners Hall of Fame during their annual benefit banquet in Green River, UT, on September 29. Gaylord Staveley, Kenny Ross and Oars founder George Wendt will be honored at the event.
Response to Walmart: Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Pens Open Letter
In an open letter to the outdoor industry, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance president, Rich Hill, addressed the organization’s concerns about the launch of Walmart’s premium outdoor platform. Hill called on the industry to “communicate openly, work together and resist the easy temptations of short-term thinking.”
Delta Apparel Increases Share Repurchase Authorization by $10 Million
Apparel, headwear and related accessories company Delta Apparel Inc. on Tuesday announced that the company’s board of directors has approved a new authorization under the company’s stock repurchase program for the repurchase of up to an additional $10 million of the company’s outstanding common stock, bringing the total amount authorized under the program to $60 million.
OIA Reacts To Tariff News
Rich Harper of the Outdoor Industry Association issued a statement regarding President Trump’s decision to impose $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports.
REI Co-Op To Open Store In Vernon Hills, IL
Outdoor co-op REI will be officially open for business in Vernon Hills, IL, on September 28 in the Mellody Farm shopping center at 901 North Milwaukee Avenue.
SFIA Issues Statement On New Tariff Decision
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) said the association strongly opposes President Trump’s announcement to impose $200 billion in tariffs on almost 3,000 Chinese-made products.
Fanatics Continues Global Expansion With New Tech Hub In India
Fanatics opened a new technology innovation center in Hyderabad, India.
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