Apparel And Footwear Spared From China Tariff List
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its list of about 1,300 Chinese exports – worth about $50 billion annually – that it intends to target with 25 percent tariffs. The list doesn’t target apparel and footwear products directly, but it does include the machinery and tools used to produce those products.
Under Armour Erodes, Adidas Grows At Hibbett Sports In 2017
According to Hibbett Sports’ 10-K report, sales of Under Armour fell sharply at the retailer in 2017, while sales of Adidas more than doubled.
Adam Sussman Talks Up Nike’s Digital Connections
At a keynote session at Shoptalk in Las Vegas, Adam Sussman, Nike’s chief digital officer, discussed the brand’s digital transformation and how Nike is tailoring its approaches to best connect with three distinct customer segments: the Weekend Runner, Style Shopper and Dedicated Sneakerhead.
BIG3 And Adidas Announce Major Multi-Year Partnership
BIG3 and Adidas announced a three-year partnership in which Adidas will be the official outfitter of the three-on-three league and will also support the league’s commitment to grassroots and community initiatives in local markets.
DSW Appoints Chief Information Officer
DSW Inc. announced that Drew Domecq has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief information officer.
Soccer Garage Renews Partnership with LA Galaxy San Diego
Soccer Garage and LA Galaxy San Diego announced the renewal of their agreement featuring Adidas gear.
Under Armour And Nike Sales Decline At Dick’s In 2017
Apparently due to the company’s rapidly-expanding private label business, Dick’s Sporting Goods sold less of both Nike and Under Armour product in 2017 versus the prior year, according to the retailer’s just-released annual 10K report.
HanesBrands Earns Ninth Consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star Partner of the Year Award
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion, has earned a ninth-consecutive U.S. EPA Energy Star of the Year award for environmental excellence.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Opening In Coldwater, MI
The 33,000-square-foot store will be one of eight Gander Outdoors retail locations in Michigan.
DC Shoes Appoints VP Of Footwear
Southern California-based lifestyle and skate brand DC Shoes Inc. announced the appointment of Cory Long as vice president of footwear.
China Hits U.S. With Food Tariffs
China raised import duties on a $3 billion list of U.S. pork, apples and other products Monday in retaliation for the Trump Administration’s tariffs on steel and aluminum.
REI To Sponsor Dirt Fest Pennsylvania
Rotating Mass Media announced REI as a sponsor of Dirt Rag Dirt Fest Pennsylvania 2018. This partnership highlights the continuing convergence of the cycling and outdoor industries.
Michael Kors Partners With Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel
Michael Kors Holdings Limited announced that the Michael Kors brand will be entering into the world of golf through a sponsorship of South African professional golfer and Masters champion Charl Schwartzel.
Bon-Ton Stores Inc. In Discussions With Going-Concern Bidder
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. is in active discussions with interested parties in respect of a going-concern bid to acquire the company in a Bankruptcy Court-supervised sale process.
Under Armour Gets Hacked
In another blow for the brand, Under Armour admitted that that as many as 150 million MyFitnessPal user accounts were compromised in February of this year. The incident stands as one of the biggest hacks in history.
