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UBC Okanagan helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics
New research creates sustainable and non-toxic replacement for traditional water-repellent chemistry A sustainable, non-toxic and high-performance water-repellent fabric has [...]
Oakley – One Love, ft Celeste
One Love celebrates the universal love of sport, inspiring hope and positivity during a time of uncertainty. Inspired by [...]
CBC SPORTS AND MEDIAPRO CANADA PARTNER TO PROVIDE BROADCAST AND STREAMING COVERAGE OF CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE / ISLAND GAMES MATCHES
CBC will be the exclusive television broadcast home for eight CPL Saturday matches* August 11, 2020 - CBC Sports [...]
Wolverine Worldwide Names Brendan Hoffman as New President
Omni-channel retail veteran joining Company as part of planned CEO succession transition; also joins Board of DirectorsROCKFORD, Mich., Aug. 11, [...]
YETI Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results
Matt Reintjes, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I would first like to thank our YETI employees, customers, suppliers [...]
Mizuno’s Q1 Revenues Slide 32 Percent
Mizuno Corp. reported a loss in the first quarter ended June 30 as sales declined 32.0 percent. Revenues in [...]
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PROTECTING OUR PEOPLE: BURTON’S SUPPLY CHAIN PROGRAM IS NOW ACCREDITED BY THE FAIR LABOR ASSOCIATION
Following a three-and-a-half-year journey, we are happy to announce that Burton’s supply chain social responsibility program has been accredited by the Fair Labor Association (FLA). FLA accreditation is the gold standard for a systems-level approach to [...]
DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening Of 11 Stores
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS), the largest U.S.-based, omni-channel sporting goods retailer, will expand its nationwide footprint with the opening of four DICK'S Sporting Goods stores, one combination DICK'S and [...]
CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION BECOMES AN OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE NIAGARA 2021 CANADA SUMMER GAMES
Canada’s iconic retailer will play an important role in helping deliver our country’s largest multi-sport event in the Niagara Region from August 6th to 21st, 2021 for Canadians coast-to-coast to enjoy The 2021 Canada Games [...]
HBC, Canadian Tire could be in trouble next during pandemic: retail expert
TORONTO -- The Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) and Canadian Tire could be the next retailers to run into trouble during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to one expert who says the companies have failed to adapt [...]
Team Canada and Hudson’s Bay unveil Tokyo 2020 uniform kit
Olympic Games, but make it fashion. In less than a year, Canadian athletes will compete in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and will do so in style. Team Canada and its Official Outfitter Hudson’s Bay have released [...]
MEC Donates Mask Proceeds to the Red Cross
Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) and the Canadian Red Cross are partnering to help others Since 2005, support from MEC members has made it possible for the Co-op to donate over $200,000 to Canadian Red Cross [...]
Ryder Distribution to Exclusively Distribute Jamis Bikes in Canada
Joannou Cycle, Co., parent company of Jamis Bicycles and Nirve Bicycles, is pleased to announce an expanded relationship with Canadian bicycle distributor Ryder Distribution. As a distributor of Nirve lifestyle bicycles and accessories since 2013, [...]
BC increases e-bike rebates to increase affordability
The Province is increasing e-bike rebates for individuals and businesses to help make electric-powered bikes more affordable and accessible, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “The popularity of e-bikes is on the rise and our [...]
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The BlackNorth Initiative Summit Launches With Commitments From Over 200 Organizations Representing Over $1 Trillion in Market Cap; Over 3000 People in Attendance
The Canadian Council of Business Leaders Against Anti-Black Systemic Racism announced the names of more than 200 organizations whose CEOs have signed the BlackNorth Initiative’s pledge committing their organizations to specific actions and targets designed [...]
Ontario, Quebec step in after Trudeau’s real estate plan flops
Canada’s two largest provinces are helping businesses that can’t pay their rent during the coronavirus shutdown after a federal aid measure failed to gain traction. Click here to read the article
STYLE DEMOCRACY LAUNCHES 1ST ONLINE DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR WAREHOUSE & POP-UP EVENTS
Style Democracy launches its first digital online warehouse event June 15th as part of its new on-line platform for warehouse sales and pop-up events. “We’re taking our legendary warehouse sale events online, which means that [...]
How Leaders Can Maximize Trust and Minimize Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic
People look to leaders for guidance on what to do, what to expect and how to act. During uncertain and fluid times, the need for strong, calm, trustworthy leadership is more important than ever. While [...]
How should retailers manage touch-but-not-buy?
While wearing masks may become the new normal for shopping in grocery stores, clothing retailers are facing another set of challenges as they prepare to reopen — including new protocols for the fitting room experience [...]
From surviving to thriving: Reimagining the post-COVID-19 return
For many, the toughest leadership test is now looming: how to bring a business back in an environment where vaccine has yet to be found and economies are still reeling. There are four strategic areas [...]
Retailers Begin Opening Stores in Canada as COVID-19 Restrictions are Lifted
A careful, phased approach to the reopening of the economy has begun in several provinces after many businesses were effectively shut down in mid-March to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly virus. The [...]