October 11, 2017 Teen Survey Finds Athletic Slipping, Under Armour an ‘Old Brand’
Piper Jaffray’s biannual teen survey of 6,100 teens shows that an athletic brand is the favorite apparel brand for one-third this Fall, down from 40% during the Spring survey. National Monument Creation and Protect Act Draws Industry Ire
The bill, H.R. 3990 introduced by Utah Congressman Rob Bishop, would drastically limit the President’s power to designate new national monuments using The Antiquities Act, adding size limits and additional steps to the approval process. NCAA Asks Court to Approve Concussion Settlement
The final deal with a class of four million current and former student athletes was reached after years of negotiations as various subclasses have raised objections, and sweetens the total pot to $75 million from the original $70 million. Firearms Imports and Exports Plunge in July
Gun and ammunition imports and exports declined broadly across categories in July according to trade data collected by the NSSF, as the shooting sports supply chain continues to work through inventory overstocks that date back to last Fall. DSW Plans to Offer Shoe Rentals
The discount shoe retailer is experimenting with adding a rental service to some of its locations, with an initial focus on special occasion shoes for a prom, wedding or special event.
The outdoor co-op launched a beta site which sells apparel, footwear or equipment that customers have returned which are not saleable as new. Retail Imports Set New August Record
August imports were 1.80 million TEU, an increase of 1.4% from July and up 5.6% compared to Aug. last year, according to the NRF’s Global Port Tracker.
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