SFIA Elects New Chairman

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the election of Jonathan Ram, group president, Global Activewear, HanesBrands Inc., as chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors from 2022-2023.

Retail Import Growth Levels Out But Volume Remains High

After a year of unprecedented increases, imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to return to normal growth rates in 2022 but volumes will remain high, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Crocs Raises 2021 Sales Outlook

Crocs Inc. announced it expects record 2021 revenues with approximately 67 percent growth compared to 2020 up from its previous outlook for 62 percent growth. For 2022, revenue growth for the Crocs brand, excluding HEYDUDE, is projected to exceed 20 percent.

PGA Show Enhances Safety Measures For Upcoming Show

The 2022 PGA Show organizers said it has implemented enhanced health and safety measures following CDC guidelines, local public health guidance and host venue protocols for its scheduled in-person Orlando, FL show to be held from January 25-28.

USA Triathlon Appoints Board Members

The National Governing Body of USA Triathlon announced that three independent directors were appointed to its Board of Directors—Felix Stellmaszek, San Francisco, CA and the re-appointment of Henry J. Brandon III, Los Angeles, CA and Monica Paul, Dallas, TX.