NGF: Tariffs on Chinese Products Could Affect Golf Industry

Some sectors of the golf industry could find themselves in the rough as a result of the proposed tariffs on $200 billion worth of U.S. imports from China, among them golf bags, hats and mower parts, according to a recent report from the National Golf Foundation.

WFSGI To Host World Manufacturers Forum

The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) will host the sixth annual World Manufacturers Forum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, December 11-12. The event, “Manufacturing 4.0: Steps Towards a Future Vision,” will feature a wide range of keynote speakers discussing academics, consumer goods, electronics and other sectors.

ActiveWorks Endurance Expands Marketing Reach With Garmin Coach

Active Network, a provider of a suite of race management tools, has collaborated with Garmin International Inc. to integrate listings on Active.com with Garmin Coach through a new system integration (API), providing Active’s customers and their endurance events with expanded marketing reach.

July Retail Sales Increase 4.9 Percent Over 2017

July retail sales were up 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from June and increased 4.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, giving the industry a solid kickoff for the third quarter as consumers continued to spend despite concerns about the growing trade war, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.

Tennis Industry To Hold Meetings In NYC Aug. 27-28

In conjunction with the 11th annual Tennis Forum in New York, the Tennis Industry Association will present a special session on “The Future Commerce Initiative” by renowned industry expert and thought leader Dan O’Connor. The session, which will deal with how tennis businesses can navigate the complexity of retail in today’s world, will be at the Grand Hyatt New York on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Shred415 Reaches Franchise Agreement Milestone

Shred415, a high-intensity interval training fitness concept, celebrates the company’s one-year franchising milestone with the announcement that the company has 51 signed franchise agreements across the United States.