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Asics Introduces Campaign For Global Running Day
Asics will collaborate with Asics Runkeeper app on a #DearShoes social giveaway and in-app challenge to celebrate Global Running Day (June 5) in the U.S. Events will also be held at nearly 50 U.S. Asics stores and outlets.

Kawhi Leonard Sues Nike Over Logo
Toronto star Kawhi Leonard filed a federal lawsuit against Nike on Monday, claiming the footwear giant copyrighted the “Klaw” logo that he designed without his consent and is now blocking him from using the logo he believes he owns. Leonard, a Nike endorser until 2018, is now endorsed by New Balance.
NFL Partners With Nike On 11-On initiative
In continuation of their commitment to developing the next generation of football athletes, the NFL and Nike announced the Nike 11-On initiative, a scholastic-based, team-oriented, character-building program.
Asics Takes Equity Stake In Aura Vision
Asics Corporation announced that Asics Ventures Corporation, its investment subsidiary, has taken an equity stake in Aura Vision, a startup that provides in-store analytics for offline retailers.

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.
Sherpa Adventure Gear Appoints New Director Of Design
Sherpa Adventure Gear appointed Maria Vlahos as director of design. Preceding arriving at Sherpa, Vlahos held the role of women’s senior designer at Prana since 1999,
HanesBrands Hires Tim Gibson And Jim Dunne To Sales Team
HanesBrands Inc. announced that Tim Gibson has joined the company as director of business development, and Jim Dunne has joined as director of distributor sales.
AAFA Criticizes Tariffs On Mexican Imports
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) questioned the use of tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico in a statement.
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.
NRF: Retailers Warn Of Growing Tariff Bill For American Businesses And Consumers
The National Retail Federation issued the following statement from senior vice president for government relations, David French, in response to the Trump administration’s plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports starting 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
Moody’s Completes Periodic Review of Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service said it completed a periodic review of the ratings of Bass Pro Group, L.L.C and essentially affirmed the company’s Ba3 corporate debt rating.