SFIA Partners With WFSGI
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is partnering with the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) to support the promotion of the WFSGI Compliance Labeling Requirements (CLR) Database, which will be operational in late July 2018.
RILA Warns Against China Tariffs
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued a warning that American families and workers will be most impacted by the barrage of tariffs imposed on consumer products from China, and U.S. exports to the European Union, Canada, Mexico, and China.
NRF Issues Statement On Chinese Goods Tariffs
President and CEO Matthew Shay said, “With tariffs against China taking effect, American consumers are one step closer to feeling the full effects of a trade war.”
Huckberry Acquires Upscale Surf Brand Wellen
Huckberry, the online men’s retailer based in San Francisco, announced the company has acquired premium men’s apparel brand Wellen.
Whistle Sports Raises $28 Million In Funding
Whistle Sports, the entertainment media brand that creates, curates and distributes content for young audiences, announced the company has raised over $28 million in funding.
RYU Apparel Partners With Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club Locations
RYU (Respect Your Universe) Apparel Inc. has been chosen by Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club (SNFW), the largest fitness club provider in British Columbia, Canada, to supply apparel to the staff and trainers of all 23 current locations and new facilities opening across the province.
Helen of Troy’s Houseware’s Sales Climb 19 Percent
The gains reflected incremental distribution with existing domestic customers, an increase in online sales, new product introductions for both the Hydro Flask and OXO brands, an increase in sales into the club channel, an acceleration of Hydro Flask orders by retailers in advance of the Hydro Flask integration into the Helen of Troy ERP system and international growth.
Vista Outdoor Announces Sale Of Bollé, Cébé And Serengeti Brands
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that the company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti, the company’s eyewear brands, to an entity controlled by a significant European private equity fund.
Academy Sports Opens First Store In Winston-Salem
Academy Sports + Outdoors now has 12 stores throughout North Carolina.
June Retail Jobs Increase But Trade War Could Turn Confidence
Retail industry employment in June increased by 50,200 jobs unadjusted over the same time last year despite a seasonally adjusted drop from May of 25,800, the National Retail Federation said Friday. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. Overall, U.S. businesses added 213,000 jobs over May, the Labor Department said.
Hawaii Bans Sale Of Sunscreens With Coral-Harming Chemicals
Hawaii became the first state to ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Judge Sides With L.L.Bean In Return Policy Challenge
A federal judge has rejected an Illinois customer’s lawsuit challenging L.L.Bean’s new policy that put limits on its famous lifetime guarantee.
Puma Reorganizes Global Communications
Corporate communications, brand and product PR as well as employer branding will be brought together and headed up by Kerstin Neuber in her new position as senior head of communications, a newly created role.
NFHS Agrees To Delay Implementation Of NOCSAE Standard On High School Baseballs
SFIA applauded the NFHS decision to extend the implementation date of the new NOCSAE standard for NFHS baseballs to January 1, 2020.
Adidas Confirmed App To Shut Down
Three years after its launch, Adidas’ Confirmed App will be phased out. The sneaker reservation process will be incorporated into the official Adidas app.
