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Descente Hires Fritz Taylor To Run North American Group
Descente has established a wholly-owned North American subsidiary led by industry veteran, Fritz Taylor, that will seek to expand the Japanese athletic apparel brand beyond ski channels.
Amer Sports: Apparel Is Key Driver In Strategic Transformation
As Amer Sports moves towards areas of faster growth, higher profitability and better asset efficiency, the company said apparel and footwear will be at the heart of the change.
REI Co-Op Celebrates National Public Lands Day With Events Across Country
REI Co-op is celebrating National Public Lands Day with more than 75 events across the country to steward and raise awareness for public lands. From repairing local trails to beautifying parks to community celebrations, REI is inviting members of all ages and abilities to join in the effort. Events begin Sept. 22 and continue through the end of the month.
Under Armour To Downsize 3 Percent Of Workforce
Under Armour Inc. said the company’s restructuring program will now cost more than the company previously expected, as the company plans to cut about 400 jobs, or about 3 percent of the company’s global workforce, by March. At the same time, the company raised the lower end of the fiscal 2018 earnings forecast.
The/Studio Raises $11 Million In Funding
The/Studio, an on-demand, custom manufacturing platform for product development based in Los Angeles, raised $11 million in a strategic Series A round led by Ignition Partners.
Sweaty Betty Partners Again With Dare To Bare
Movemeant Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, and Sweaty Betty, a 20 year old leading women’s activewear brand born in London, are bringing the largest body-positive fundraising event, ‘We Dare To Bare’, back to New York City on September 30.
Icebreaker Opens New Touch Lab In Laval, Quebec
Original natural performance fiber apparel brand Icebreaker has announced the grand opening of a new touch lab in Laval, Quebec, and the much-anticipated reopening of three touch labs in Canada; Kitsilano, British Columbia; Montreal, Quebec and Park Royal, British Columbia.
PVH Corp. Sets Renewable Electricity Targets With RE100 Commitment
PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of a family of brands that include Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, Warner’s and Izod, on Wednesday joined RE100, a global corporate leadership initiative moving businesses toward 100 percent renewable electricity.
Jackson State University Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
Jackson State Athletics, along with the JSU Foundation, has entered a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports for sports apparel and equipment.
Deloitte Forecast: Retail Holiday Sales To Climb 5 To 5.6 Percent
Retail holiday sales are expected to increase a robust 5 to 5.6 percent over last year’s shopping season, according to Deloitte’s annual retail holiday sales forecast.
Rhode Island Town Passes Resolution Against Nike
The town council of North Smithfield in Rhode Island has voted to ban the town’s local departments from purchasing Nike products, according to the Providence Journal.
Farm to Feet Releases Second American Made Video
Farm to Feet released the company’s second film in its American Made video series which brings the personalities profiled on Farm to Feet’s packaging to life.
Swiftwick Adds Hafthor Bjornsson As Ambassador
Swiftwick, the performance sock company, signed Hafthor Bjornsson, the “World’s Strongest Man,” as the company’s newest elite athlete. Bjornsson joins the Swiftwick team as the brand launches the company’s first dedicated cross-training sock.
Academy Sports Reaches New Credit Card Partnership
Alliance Data Systems Corporation signed a new agreement to provide private label credit card services for Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Response to Walmart: Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Pens Open Letter
In an open letter to the outdoor industry, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance president, Rich Hill, addressed the organization’s concerns about the launch of Walmart’s premium outdoor platform. Hill called on the industry to “communicate openly, work together and resist the easy temptations of short-term thinking.”
