Puma Partners With Fédération Royale Marocaine De Football
Puma has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, adding the country to its increasing portfolio of national team federations.
FDRA And TÜV SÜD Update Global Footwear Product Safety Guide
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA), America’s largest footwear trade association, and Munich-based TÜV SÜD have updated the Global Footwear Product Safety Guide. The guide covers both chemical and physical testing requirements and proposed protocols for footwear.
Major League Fishing To Acquire Fishing League Worldwide
Major League Fishing (MLF) announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Fishing League Worldwide (FLW), the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization.
Vineyard Vines Opens New Concept Store With Jim Nantz
Vineyard Vines announced a new concept store at Pebble Beach featuring the Jim Nantz by Vineyard Vines collection.
USA Cycling Partners With Champion Athletic And Levi’s
USA Cycling announced an official partnership with apparel and lifestyle brands Champion Athletic wear and the Levi’s brand.
New Hampshire Establishes Outdoor Industry Office
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed legislation to establish the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development within the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA).
North Carolina’s New Outdoor Recreation Industry Office Director Announced
Amy Allison on Thursday was named director of the N.C. Outdoor Recreation Industry Office.
Governors Challenge Announces Partnership With Under Armour
The Governors Challenge, the largest holiday basketball tournament in the country that’s held in Salisbury, MD, announced a new partnership with Under Armour.
TYR Sports Co-Founder Retires
Two-time Olympic swimmer and TYR Sport co-founder Steve Furniss announced his retirement after 34 years at the company.
Big 5 Appoints Board Member
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation announced the appointment of Stephen Carley to its board of directors.
The Buckle’s September Comps Climb 3 Percent
The Buckle Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended October 5, 2019 increased 3.0 percent.
Garmin Announces Support Of National Runners Alliance
Garmin International Inc. announced its involvement in the national Runners Alliance, an advocacy initiative to help fight the harassment that female runners experience while exercising.
Optimism Grows For Limited China Trade Deal
With the 13th round of U.S.-China trade negotiations set to begin Thursday in Washington, both sides are reportedly considering an “interim” deal that would suspend planned further U.S. tariffs in exchange for additional purchases of American farm products.
Adidas Partners With Universal Standard On Size-Inclusive Collection
Adidas has partnered with Universal Standard, a U.S. brand focused on creating apparel for women of all sizes, to create a collection of inclusive and fashionable performance apparel.
Anta Sports To Suspend NBA Contract Renewal Talks
Anta Sports announced it is cutting off contract renewal negotiations with the NBA in the wake of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet about Hong Kong, according to Reuters.
