January 25, 2019 Trump Agrees to Reopen Government for Until Feb. 15
The deal does not include funds for a border wall and President Trump said that if he and Congress are unable to reach a deal on funding his wall by Feb. 15, he will either shut down the government again or declare a national emergency to get his wall that way. Golf Biz Is Healthy, Even As Participation Slides
The mood was upbeat and traffic was good at the 2019 PGA Show in Orlando this week as the golf industry looked back on its best year in quite a while, despite the persistent headwind of declining rounds played.
There were no surprises as the Eager Beavertons will take over the on-field contract for all of Major League Baseball effective with the 2020 season as Majestic’s deal expires after this season. Bass Pro Names Mike McDermott Cabela’s President
He was appointed as president of omni-channel retail for Bass Pro Shops - Cabela’s effective immediately by CEO Johnny Morris, succeeding longtime president Jim Hagale, who is retiring after 17 years with the company. Brooks Sales Rose 26% in 2018 on Strong Sneaker Gains
The Berkshire Hathaway division said global sales reached $644 million, driven by a 28% increase in global footwear sales against the $463 million it reported last year to an indicated $593 million. NFL Concussions Down Sharply in 2018
NFL concussions were down 24% to 214 from 281 for the 2018 preseason and season, according to data the league collected. Nike Reopens Blue Ribbon Sports Store
The storefront at 3107 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, CA, was originally opened by Jeff Johnson, Nike’s first official employee, under the Blue Ribbon Sports banner. Duckworth Apparel Taps Andy Wunsch as CEO
The Bozeman, MT-based wool apparel maker named industry veteran Andy Wunch to lead the company going forward. Etcetera: Pendleton, Smartwool, Blizzard/Tecnica
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