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Visa Increases Global Investment In Women’s Soccer

Visa entered a five-year sponsorship agreement with the world leader in women’s soccer, the U.S. Soccer Federation, to contribute to its long-standing investment in the development of women’s soccer and support the U.S. Women’s National Team through 2023.

PVH Completes Acquisition Of Australia Distributor

PVH Corp. completed the acquisition of the approximately 78 percent of the outstanding shares of Gazal Corporation Limited, PVH’s long-term partner in Australia, not previously owned.

USA Triathlon Announces Key Organizational Updates

USA Triathlon announced several key organizational updates, including the election of Jacqueline McCook as president of the USA Triathlon board of directors, and Joel Rosinbum as vice president of the board, becoming the first woman and elite paratriathlete, respectively, to ever hold these positions.

RILA: Retailers Warn The Tariff Bill Is Adding Up For American Consumers

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Vice President of International Trade Hun Quach issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s recent announcement that the U.S. will impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports beginning June 10. 

Gap Misses Q1 Estimates

Gap Inc.’s first-quarter earnings and sales missed Wall Street’s expectations in what Art Peck, president and chief executive officer, described as an “extremely challenging” period.

U.S. Footwear Industry Unites in Opposition to China Tariffs

Five industry trade groups – American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Rubber and Plastic Footwear Manufacturers Association (RPFMA), and Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) – sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump on May 30 opposing the proposed use of punitive tariffs on footwear equipment, footwear inputs, and finished footwear imported to the U.S. from China

Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q1 Falls Short Of Guidance

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. slightly reduced its outlook for the year after results in the first quarter ended May 4 missed plan. Jon Barker, CEO, stated, “Our first quarter results were within our expectations on the top line and slightly below on the bottom line as we were up against difficult comparisons in the prior year period for our firearm and ammunition categories.”

Tapestry Appoints Former VF Corp Exec As COO

Tapestry Inc., the parent of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, appointed Thomas A. Glaser, as chief operations officer. He most recently held the position of vice president, VF Corporation and president, supply chain.