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Asics Selects Four Startups For Accelerator

Asics selected four startups’ collaboration proposals at its demo day, based on vision and feasibility. The theme for applications for the program was “Sound Mind, Sound Body.” 

Upward Trend In Baseball Participation Takes A Hit During COVID-19 Year

The COVID-19 pandemic hit as baseball participation was on the upswing, according to research conducted by the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA). Initial data to NSGA from 2020 shows overall participation at 11.7 million, which was a 4.5 percent decline from nearly 12.3 million in 2019.

Nike And H&M Face China Backlash Over Xinjiang Stance

Nike and H&M are facing a backlash from Chinese state media and e-commerce platforms over historic statements of concern about forced labor in Xinjiang. The backlash comes days after a round of sanctions stoked tensions between Beijing and western governments.

Foot Locker Appoints CFO

Foot Locker Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew E. Page as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Page joins Foot Locker from Advance Auto Parts.

Yue Yuen’s Sales Fall 16 Percent In 2020

Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) Limited reported revenue of US$8,444.9 million in 2020, representing a decrease of 16.4 percent compared with the previous year. The fall in revenue was mostly attributed to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fanatics Raises $320M At $12.8B Valuation

Fanatics raised $320 million in a funding round, which more than doubles the company’s valuation to $12.8 billion. Fanatics will use the funds to continue expanding its vertical commerce division and explore more mergers and acquisitions.

Texon Appoints New Group Sales Director

Texon has appointed Bryan Whitfield as its new group sales director. Whitfield has previously lead sales and business development for international companies including Avery Dennison, Velcro and Bemis.