The New Year will see formal talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance resume Jan. 7 ahead of the Jan. 15 strike deadline, but Danish shipping giant Maersk is urging customers to get their affairs in order.

Following a vote at its extraordinary shareholders meeting, the Japanese trading company announced that it'll delist minority-owned shares in Descente from the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Jan. 24.

The Midwest Winter Sports Reps Association and Outdoor Reps Association are joining forces to form M-Pro, which will serve vendors and retailers of outdoor and winter sports and adjacent categories.