The 2020 US Open is set to be played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, NY on its originally scheduled dates of August 31 to September 13 although no fans will be on-site.
Category: Footwear
Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. Senate voted 73-25 to passed the bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, landmark conservation legislation that fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) at a level of $900 million every year and addresses the approximately $20 billion maintenance backlog on federal public lands.
RIA Announces Initial Brand Lineup For Kick On-Demand
The Running Industry Association’s (RIA) has announced the initial brand lineup for its virtual buying show, RIA Kick On-Demand. As of Wednesday, June 17, the show will feature over thirty footwear, apparel and accessory brands including Brooks, Asics, Altra, Nike, and Saucony.
Vans Opens First Official Building In Japan
Vans has opened the first Vans building in Japan. The three-floor building located at the center of Harajuku, Tokyo, comprised multiple zones of different product ranges.
Apex Global Brands Shrinks Q1 Loss
Apex Global Brands, the parent of Hi-Tec, Cherokee and Tony Hawk, narrowed its loss in the first quarter despite a revenue decline due to the non-renewal of certain license agreements along with the impacts of COVID-19. The company received an extension of its forbearance agreement with its lenders, including a suspension of interest and principal payments.
Converse Signs First Female Basketball Player
Converse signed Natasha Cloud, the star guard of the Washington Mystics guard. She becomes the first female basketball player to ever ink a deal with the storied athletic brand.
Wigwam Mills Sued By Terminated CEO
Wigwam Mills Inc. has been sued by its former CEO for issues stemming from his April termination from the company.
Adidas VP Joins Cole Haan
Cole Haan Inc. appointed Andrew Rudolph as senior vice president, North American wholesale sales. Rudolph was vice president, wholesale sales USA at Adidas Group.
Dick’s SG Launches Two New Concept Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods said it will be expanding its nationwide footprint with the opening of two new concept stores – Overtime by Dick’s Sporting Goods and Dick’s Sporting Goods Warehouse. With these openings, Dick’s will have 11 outlet and clearance centers open in nine different states.
May Retail Sales Improve Dramatically Over April, Still Below Last Year
Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic began to reopen, but remained well below spending levels seen during the same period a year ago, the National Retail Federation said.
Mall Landlords, Authentic Brands In Talks To Acquire J.C. Penney
Mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield have partnered with Authentic Brands to explore a purchase of bankrupt department-store chain J.C. Penney, sources told Bloomberg.
McRae Industries Q3 Sales Drop 23 Percent
McRae Industries Inc., the maker of military combat boots and western and work boots, reported revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ending on May 2 of $14.29 million as compared to $18.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2019. The company experienced a net loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 in the amount of $504,000, or 22 cents a share, compared to net earnings of $386,000, or 16 cents, for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
Decathlon Opens Dublin Flagship
Decathlon opened a flagship location in Dublin, marking its first location in the Republic of Ireland. Over the next few years, the French sports retailer expects to open nine outlets Ireland. It already has stores in Northern Ireland.
Nike’s Phil Knight To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Oregon
Phil Knight, who graduated from The University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in 1959, will be given an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater at a virtual ceremony on June 20.
USA Cycling Announces Olympic Long Team For Mountain Bike, Road And Track
USA Cycling announced the men’s and women’s mountain bike, road, and track Olympic long teams, naming the initial lists of athletes from which the final roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be selected next summer. Athletes are still eligible to make the Olympic long teams until May 2021.
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