September 03, 2019 As New Tariffs Hit, Talks With China Not Settled Yet
With the first round of 15% tariffs hitting merchandise landing Sep. 1, several news organizations are reporting that China and the U.S. still have not agreed on the ground rules for scheduled Sep. talks to resolve the trade war. Walmart to Curb Ammo Sales after Shootings
In what it said was a response to recent mass shootings, the retailer will stop selling the .223 and 5.56mm ammunition used in many AR-style rifles, as well as all ammunition in handgun calibers, once it sells down its current stocks. Fleet Feet Sues Nike over New Advertising Campaign
The Eager Beavertons’ new advertising campaign built around “Sport Changes Everything” and “Running Changes Everything” violates the retailer’s registered trademarks for “Change Everything” and “Running Changes Everything,” according to a complaint filed in NC federal district court. Li Ning Named Former Uniqlo Exec to Serve as Joint CEO
Kosaka Takeshi, who had been COO of the Chinese operation for Uniqlo, will join founder Li Ning in the CEO office with a focus on operations and supply chain, two areas where he was experienced at his former employer. Surf Expo Cancelled as Hurricane Dorian Approaches
Emerald Expositions has decided to cancel the 2019 event scheduled for September 5-7 in Orlando as well as the pre-show Waterfest demo event taking into account the travel and logistical difficulties for exhibitors and attendees.
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