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Tender Corporation Recognized By The American Red Cross

Tender Corporation, a manufacturer of insect repellents and bite treatments, has been formally recognized by the American Red Cross for the company’s support of relief efforts following one of the most destructive hurricanes ever to strike Puerto Rico.

Nike Eyes North American Comeback

Aided by a strong response to new launches such as Nike React and Airmax 270, continued momentum in online sales and early success in pushing for further differentiation at its retail partners, Nike Inc. said its North America business is poised to return to growth mode.

Nike Seeing “Significant” North America Reversal

Nike Inc.’s earnings in its third quarter ended February 28 came in well-ahead of Wall Street guidance while sales were slightly ahead. North American sales were down 4 percent in the period but Mark Parker, president and CEO, said the company is seeing “a significant reversal of trend in North America, as momentum accelerates through the scaling of new innovation platforms and differentiated Nike Consumer Experiences expand across the marketplace.”

Accell North America Appoints New CEO

Accell North America (ANA) announced that it has appointed W. John Short as its new chief executive officer. Short will oversee all Accell Group operations and investments in North America and will report to newly appointed Accell Group global CEO and Management Board Chairman Ton Anbeek.

Physical Activity Study Shows 28 Percent of Americans Inactive

For more than five years, over a quarter of the U.S. population has indicated they were inactive. However, the 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report also indicates a moderate rise in participation for many sports and activities, including fitness sports, outdoor sports and winter sports.

American Outdoor Brands Responds To BlackRock Inquiries

In response to inquiries from asset manager BlackRock Inc. on its commitment to gun safety, the parent of Smith & Wesson wrote in part, ”We must collectively have the courage to ensure any actions are guided by data, by facts, and by what will actually make us safer — not by what is easy, expedient, or reads well in a headline.”

Helinox To Open North American Office

Helinox, the Korean-based leader in high performance collapsible furniture, has announced plans to launch a U.S.-based subsidiary, Helinox USA. The initiative will be led by industry veterans Sally McCoy and Ted Ganio with McCoy serving as the Executive Chair of the Board and Ganio as CEO.

NRF Calls Steel And Aluminum Tariffs ‘Tax On American Families’

In a statement, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay, called President Trump’s call for new tariffs on steel and aluminum “a tax on American families. When costs of raw materials like steel and aluminum are artificially driven up, all Americans ultimately foot the bill in the form of higher prices for everything from canned goods to electronics and automobiles.”