In addition to featured speakers such as ClubIntel co-founder Stephen Tharrett and ConantLeadership CEO Douglas R. Conant, the conference will feature unique “TOM Talk” sessions focusing on specific topics, then include roundtable discussions.
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Patagonia Partners On Regenerative Organic Certification Launch
The Regenerative Organic Alliance, a diverse coalition of organizations and businesses led by Rodale Institute as board chair and spearheaded by Dr. David Bronner and Patagonia in the areas of farming, ranching, soil health, animal welfare, and farmer and worker fairness, announced the unveiling of the Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC), which will officially launch this year at Natural Products Expo West, 2018.
Deckers Outdoor’s CFO To Step Down
Deckers Outdoor Corporation said in a regulatory filing that, after nine years of valuable contributions and dedicated service to the company, Thomas A. George will be stepping down as chief financial officer of the company to pursue other interests.
LL Bean Raises Age To Buy Rifles To 21
L.L. Bean became the latest retailer to announce that it will no longer sell guns or ammunition to customers younger than 21.
Johnson Outdoors Announces 20 Percent Increase In Cash Dividend
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced approval by its board of directors of a quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per class A share and $0.1091 per class B share – an 20 percent increase from the previous dividend rate announced on December 8, 2017.
Starboard Issues Letter To Newell Shareholders
Starboard Value LP, the hedge fund, said on Monday it nominated two additional directors to the board of Newell Brands Inc, bringing its total nominees to 12 as the activist investor seeks to replace Newell’s board and CEO.
Shares Of Foot Locker Slump On Dismal Outlook
Shares of Foot Locker Inc. were down $5.84, or 12.7 percent, to $40.04 on Friday after the sneaker retailer reported weak fourth-quarter results and indicated the sales won’t likely rebound until the second half of 2018.
Aisle Talk, Week of February 26
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Gap Seeing Strength In Active Well Beyond Athleta
On the retailer’s fourth-quarter conference call with analysts, Arthur Peck, CEO of Gap Inc., described Athleta’s performance in 2017 as “extraordinary,” but also indicated that the Gap chain and Old Navy are also seeing strength in active and performance lifestyle.
TJX Takes Impairment Charge For Sierra Trading
The TJX Cos. took an impairment charge of 10 cents a share, or about $64 million, against fourth-quarter earnings for Sierra Trading Post due to a decrease in projected revenue growth rates.
Foot Locker’s Q4 Comps Slide 3.7 Percent
Foot Locker Inc. reported that earnings, excluding charges and adjustments to a calendar shift, were down 8 percent in the fourth quarter as same-store sales declined 3.7 percent. The sneaker powerhouse warned that conditions would remain challenging in the first quarter but predicted comps would turn positive by the middle of 2018.
Fanatics And New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Announce Exclusive Memorabilia and Collectibles Partnership
Fanatics announced an exclusive partnership with Giancarlo Stanton, whom will join its roster of exclusive athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia division, Fanatics Authentic.
Asics To Become Global Development Partner Of The International Triathlon Union
Asics announced that it has concluded a multi-year global agreement to become a Global Development Partner of The International Triathlon Union (ITU).
EU Court Rules Adidas May Defend Its Three-Stripes Design
A European court has ruled for Adidas an infringement case against a Belgian footwear company. Adidas had been seeking to block two trademarks for parallel stripes on shoes filed by a Belgian firm, Shoe Branding Europe, saying it infringed on Adidas’ iconic three-stripe design.
Turtle Fur Partners With Locally
Locally, an online store and product locator, is now integrated into turtlefur.com, connecting consumers with Turtle Fur products currently available at their local shop.
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