Retail Imports Surging Again Ahead Of More Tariffs
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports reached unusually high numbers just before new tariffs on goods from China took effect September 1 and are expected to surge again before another round of tariffs takes effect in December, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
J.C. Penney To Open Outdoor-Themed In-Store Shops
J.C. Penney said Tuesday that it plans to launch an Outdoor Shop, selling apparel and other excursion gear, in 100 of its roughly 830 department stores next month. The company also announced the launch of an in-house brand called St. John’s Bay Outdoor.
Kathmandu Becomes Largest B Corporation In Australasia
Kathmandu on Tuesday announced it has been certified as a B Corporation, becoming one of the largest outdoor apparel and gear brands globally to meet the B Corp standards of social and environmental impact.
Ouray Sportswear Sold To Private Equity Firm
Jalex Holdings, a Denver, CO-based private investment firm, has sold Ouray Sportswear LLC to an affiliate of CenterGate Capital, a private equity firm based in Austin, TX.
Intersport Appoints Canadian Tire’s Rick White To Board
IIC-Intersport International Corporation GmbH (IIC) appointed Rick White, representative of the Canadian Intersport license holder Canadian Tire who heads Mark’s Work Warehouse, to its board. White will replace Christian Steven Evers, who left the board after his appointment as CEO of IIC in December 2018.
Challenges, Opportunities Presented At Annual TIA Tennis Forum
Nearly 250 tennis leaders, industry executives and tennis providers came together on the first day of play at the US Open for the 12th annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, held at the Grand Hyatt New York.
Outdoor Adventures Program Catching On Nationwide
As around the country, more than 50,000 of their lives will be impacted by the work of the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation (OTF), an organization that exists “to teach outdoor education and to promote conservation of wildlife worldwide.”
Surf Industry Unites To Raise Money For Hurricane Dorian Relief
Led by the SIMA Humanitarian Fund, the surf industry is coming together to help the victims Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. All funds will be routed to Waves For Water, who is on the ground in the Bahamas working to secure access to clean drinking water through the strategic implementation of water filtration systems, crucial in preventing the spread of waterborne illnesses.
Tilly’s Chief Merchandiser Officer Resigns
Tilly’s Inc. in a regulatory filing said Debbie Anker-Morris informed the board of directors of her intent to resign from her position as the chief merchandising officer.
USA Cycling Announces Bouker Pool As CCO And Business Realignment
USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini has named Bouker Pool as the organization’s first chief commercial officer, overseeing marketing, membership and sponsorship.
Under Armour’s Head Of Corporate Communications Steps Down
Kelley McCormick, senior vice president of corporate communications at Under Armour since January 2018, has stepped down to explore other opportunities, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Target To Launch New Loyalty Program Nationwide In October
Target Corporation announced plans to roll out its new loyalty offering, Target Circle, nationwide on Oct. 6.
USA Football And QB Collective Announce Partnership
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, and QB Collective, a collection of innovative NFL coaches, football skill experts and icons leading the only pro-style development pipeline for high school quarterbacks, announced a new partnership to support smarter play.
Columbia Sportswear To Support Dorian Relief Efforts
Columbia Sportswear Company announced that in response to Hurricane Dorian’s extensive damage in the Bahamas, they will begin a Retail Charity Checkout Program to support Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas and the U.S.
Winter Dew Tour Moves To Copper Mountain
Mountain Dew and Adventure Sports Network Group (ASNG), along with Copper Mountain, a Powdr Corp. resort, announced Monday that the annual Winter Dew Tour ski and snowboard competition and festival will be hosted at Copper Mountain in 2020 and 2021.
