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Sequential Brands Posts Q1 Loss On Impairment Charge

Sequential Brands Group Inc., the parent of Avia, And1 and Gaiam, reported a steep loss in the first quarter due to an impairment charge related to the sale of the Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse brands. The company also noted that first-quarter results came in below expectations.

AAFA Condemns Latest Tariff Escalation

The American Apparel & Footwear Association strongly condemned the announcement that the Trump administration plans to increase tariffs on U.S. imports from China, as referenced by the President via Twitter on Sunday.

Rhone Opens Store In Manhattan

Rhone, the men’s performance lifestyle brand, opened its first permanent store at Hudson Yards in Manhattan.

RYU Apparel Delays Financial Filings

RYU Apparel Inc. announced that it has been delayed in filing its audited annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Fjällräven Promotes Nathan Dopp, Hires VP Of Brand Experience

Fjällräven, the Swedish heritage outdoor brand, announced the promotion of Nathan Dopp to global vice president of parent company Fenix Outdoor International AG. Fjällräven also welcomed consumer-products veteran Jean-Marie Shields as vice president of brand experience.

Delta Apparel’s Q2 Profits Sinks On Margin Challenges

Delta Apparel Inc. reported a sharp decline in profits in the second quarter ended March 30. The shortfall was attributed to anticipated transition costs from changes in the private label product mix and higher-cost raw materials in the Delta Group segment, coupled with higher than expected digital print acquisition integration expenses and delayed spring sales in the Salt Life Group segment.

RILA Criticizes Potential Move To Raise Tariffs

In a statement, RILA’s VP of international trade Hun Quach said that raising “tariffs on everyday goods will be a loser for middle-class families.” The statement came in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.

NRF Responds To Administration’s Threat To Raise Tariffs

In a statement, NRF’s SVP of government relations, David French, said that a “sudden tariff increase with less than a week’s notice would severely disrupt U.S. businesses.” The statement was in response to President’s Trump threat to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.

Under Armour Partners With Long Island University

The Long Island University Department of Athletics announced that its unified athletics teams will enter into a five-year partnership with Under Armour as its official apparel supplier beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. The partnership will be executed by BSN Sports.

Decathlon To Open Ottawa Location

Decathlon will open a store in Ottawa in the fall for its fourth location in Canada, according to retail-insider.com.

Brooks Running Opens Distribution Center In Indiana

Brooks Running Company announced the opening of a distribution center to support faster delivery. Based in Whitestown, IN, the facility serves as the Brooks North American distribution center and will employ more than 130 people by 2023.

Adidas’ Q1 Earnings Climb 17 Percent

Adidas reported a 17 percent rise in first-quarter net profit as double-digit growth in China compensated for weakness in Europe and North America. E-commerce revenue gained 40 percent