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Is Amazon Overwhelming MAP Policy Enforcement?

While the arrival of online selling has led to a ramp-up in vendors implementing MAP (minimum advertised price) policies, Amazon’s growing dominance of e-commerce and increasing traction in the active lifestyle space continues to complicate the whole MAP enforcement game.

Marcato Reduces Its Nominees To Deckers Board To Three From Nine

Marcato Capital Management LP, said it is sending a letter to Deckers’ stockholders announcing that it has modified its slate of highly-qualified director nominees for election at the Company’s 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to include Kirsten J. Feldman, Steve Fuller, and Anne Waterman.

Columbia Flagship Closes Temporarily Amid Protests

Columbia Sportswear’s store in downtown Portland closed on Saturday after it faced organized demonstrations. The protests came after CEO Tim Boyle said his company was exploring closing its nearby downtown office because of safety concerns.

OIA Strongly Opposes Expected Move To Shrink Bears Ears

Amy Roberts, executive director of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) in an open letter said the organization opposes the Trump administration’s expected move to “severely” reduce the overall size of Bears Ears National Monument in Utah and urged its members to “continue to make our voices heard.”

Ibex Will Cease Operations In February 2018

Ibex released a letter confirming that it’s “in the process of closing down its current business.” The merino apparel brand had indicated earlier in the summer that it was shutting down its wholesale operations to focus on retail.

Billabong Explores Quiksilver Merger

Shares of Billabong climbed 23 percent after the company disclosed that Boardriders Inc., formerly known as Quiksilver Inc., had made an offer to acquire the company. Billabong indicated that its board will evaluate the proposal.