The Running Industry Association’s (RIA) has announced the initial brand lineup for its virtual buying show, RIA Kick On-Demand. As of Wednesday, June 17, the show will feature over thirty footwear, apparel and accessory brands including Brooks, Asics, Altra, Nike, and Saucony.

Apex Global Brands, the parent of Hi-Tec, Cherokee and Tony Hawk,  narrowed its loss in the first quarter despite a revenue decline due to the non-renewal of certain license agreements along with the impacts of COVID-19. The company received an extension of its forbearance agreement with its lenders, including a suspension of interest and principal payments.

Converse signed Natasha Cloud, the star guard of the Washington Mystics guard. She becomes the first female basketball player to ever ink a deal with the storied athletic brand.

Retail sales rose dramatically in May as retailers and other businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic began to reopen, but remained well below spending levels seen during the same period a year ago, the National Retail Federation said.

Decathlon opened a flagship location in Dublin, marking its first location in the Republic of Ireland. Over the next few years, the French sports retailer expects to open nine outlets Ireland. It already has stores in Northern Ireland.

Phil Knight, who graduated from The University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in 1959, will be given an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater at a virtual ceremony on June 20.

USA Cycling announced the men’s and women’s mountain bike, road, and track Olympic long teams, naming the initial lists of athletes from which the final roster for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be selected next summer. Athletes are still eligible to make the Olympic long teams until May 2021.

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. announced the reinstatement of its dividend program. The retailers also announced that with nearly 100 percent of its stores expected to have re-opened to the public by June 30, it has restored previously reduced salaries for all employees, except for certain executives, and has returned substantially all associates from furlough.