As part of the DTG2Go Exit Plan, Delta announced that it has permanently ceased production operations related to all DTG2Go manufacturing effective June 13, reducing the number of company employees by approximately 115.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Nalgene Outdoor Celebrates 75 Years with Two Exclusive Designs
Nalgene Outdoor’s anniversary limited edition designs featured on its 32-ounce wide-mouth bottle will be available exclusively on Nalgene.com, with 20 percent of each anniversary bottle sold supporting the Nalgene Water Fund.
Centric Brands Inks Global Licensing Partnership with Messi Brand
The product categories will offer a diverse range of styles that embody the Lionel Messi brand, featuring men’s, women’s and kid’s categories, including apparel, outerwear.
JCPenney Invests $40 Million in Supply Chain Upgrades
As part of the retailer’s self-funded $1 billion reinvestment strategy announced last year, the centerpiece of the upgrade is implementing the Joey Pouch sorting system at its distribution center in Reno, NV.
Studio Pilates International Continues U.S. Expansion
The Australian-based reformer Pilates company with over 100 locations worldwide, announced its continued expansion with four new U.S. studios in Nashville, TN, opening this fall.
Retail Sales in May Weaker Than Forecasted
Retail sales increased slower than expected in May versus the prior month, as high interest rates and inflation pressured consumer spending.
Sendhit Partners with BTI on U.S. Distribution
Sendhit, a French mountain bike parts company, entered into a strategic partnership with Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) to bring Sendhit’s products to the U.S. market.
Authentic Appoints General Manager of Africa
Authentic Brands Group appointed of Warren Bowers as general manager. Bowers’ previous roles include managing director at Bounty Brands and senior retail director at Adidas.
Saucony Names Chief Marketing Officer
Joy Allen-Altimare joins the company as global CMO, effective immediately. Most recently, she was the chief revenue officer of North America for Havas Media Network.
EXEC: Delta Apparel Suspends and Explores Shuttering Honduras Operations
The parent of the Soffe, Delta and Salt Life brands reported in a regulatory filing that it plans to formally suspend its manufacturing operations in Honduras due to ongoing liquidity challenges, impacting approximately 2,413 employees.
Rally House Opens Second Colorado Location
Rally House has opened its second storefront in Colorado with Rally House Alcove on Arapahoe in Boulder.
Adidas, League One Volleyball Ink Multiyear Partnership
Adidas is expanding its footprint in volleyball with a multiyear partnership with League One Volleyball (LOVB), the largest youth volleyball business in the U.S., with a pro women’s league launching in November.
Connexa Applies for 1:20 Reverse Stock Split
The owner of Slinger Bag and Gameface AI, announced that it will submit an application to Nasdaq to effect a 1-for-20 reverse split of its common stock to remedy a delisting threat.
Selle Royal Group Appoints New U.S. Based Sales Managers
Two dedicated OE (original equipment) sales managers, already part of the Selle Royal Group team, Chris Ballard and Patrick Gore, were appointed as territory managers for the H2 (Highway 2) saddle brand to drive growth in its OEM Business in North America.
Skratch Labs Opens New European Headquarters and Distribution Facility
Skratch Labs, based in Boulder, CO, expanded its distribution network to Europe to serve endurance sports retailers and establish Skratch’s DTC online sales capabilities through its new European domain. Skratch Labs tapped industry veteran Sebastian Eckmann as managing director to lead European operations.
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