Intradeco Acquires Headsweats
Intradeco, a global vertical-manufacturing company in the textile industry, has acquired Headsweats, a leader in performance headwear.
NRF: BTS And College Spending To Reach $82.8 Billion
Total spending for K-12 schools and college combined is projected to reach $82.8 billion, nearly as high as last year’s $83.6 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics.
Hibbett Launches Back-to-School Campaign
Hibbett Sporting Goods Inc. announced the company’s back-to-school Comeback Season social media contest.
Breakthrough Golf Technology Inks Distribution Agreement With Club Champion
Breakthrough Golf Technology has reached an agreement with Chicago-based clubfitting chain Club Champion to distribute the company’s new Stability putter shaft that combines a scientifically advanced multi-material design with unique geometries.
June Retail Sales Up 4.2 Percent Over 2017
June retail sales were up 0.07 percent seasonally adjusted from May’s strong performance and increased 4.2 percent unadjusted year-over-year as economic growth continued despite the U.S. trade war with China and other countries, the National Retail Federation said Monday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Pentland Brands Appoints Directors To Lead Team Sports, Berghaus & Fashion Footwear
Pentland Brands Limited has announced the appointment of three directors to head up the company’s Team Sports (Canterbury & Mitre), Berghaus and Fashion footwear brands (Ted Baker & Karen Millen).
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Announces 2018 Lineup
Outdoor Retailer on Monday announced a lineup of new experiences for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, July 22-26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Clarus Announces Results Of Tender Offer
The shares accepted for purchase represent approximately 1.4 percent of Clarus’ total outstanding shares as of June 30, 2018.
Randa Responds to Perry Ellis’ Preliminary Proxy Statement
Randa Accessories announced that the company has submitted a letter to the special committee of the board of directors of Perry Ellis International Inc. to clarify a number of statements made in the preliminary proxy statement filed by Perry Ellis on July 11.
Unifi Ends Joint Venture Negotiations In Guatemala
Unifi Inc. announced that a definitive agreement could not be reached with the owners of Complast S.A. (operating under the brand name EuroPET) and Technologia Textil Avanzada (operating under the brand name EuroFIL) to form a joint venture in Guatemala.
OIA: Bikes, Backpacks And Gloves Could Face 10 Percent Tariff
Wrote Rich Harper, manager of international trade at OIA, in a note to members, “Backpacks, sports bags, bikes and gloves – essential gear for many outdoor activities–already face import tariffs as high as 20 percent. Additional tariffs will only raise costs for outdoor companies and consumers and threaten the growth of the outdoor recreation economy that supports 7.6 million American jobs.”
IHRSA Urges Support For PHIT Bill Passage
H.R. 6312, a modified version of PHIT, removes exercise videos and exercise equipment from the definition of medical care but is better positioned to move onto to the next stage of the legislative process.
Accell Group Fully Acquires Velosophy
Accell Group announced that the company has increased the company’s minority stake in Velosophy B.V. to 100 percent. Dutch company Velosophy is a fast-growing player in e-cargo bike solutions for consumers and the business market.
Reebok Partners With Danai Gurira
Reebok announced a new partnership with women’s award-winning playwright and actor Danai Gurira
Reasonworx Makes Key Hires
Reasonworx, the fast-growing, business and product development firm based in Salt Lake City, announced additions to the company’s collective talent pool.
