At the same time, other companies like Skechers, Under Armour, Nordstrom and Crocs have announced expansions of their existing benefits to include travel reimbursement expenses for employees who need to travel out of state to receive an abortion.
Like Target, companies like Skechers, Under Armour, Nordstrom and Crocs announced expansions of their existing benefits to include travel reimbursement expenses for employees who need to travel out of state to receive an abortion.
ManufacturingConfirmed
Under Armour cuts ribbon for U.S. manufacturing facility
Under Armour cut the ribbon for The Lighthouse, a new manufacturing, design, and innovation facility in south Baltimore, expanding its U.S. manufacturing presence.
Baltimore-based Under Armour has big plans in the works to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. Company officials said the initiative starts with a gigantic, new facility unveiled Tuesday morning in south Baltimore. The company cut the ribbon Tuesday morning for The Lighthouse, which expands the company's footprint in south Baltimore with a new center for manufacturing, design and innovation.
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Under Armour founder endorses Donald Trump
Under Armour founder was interviewed on CNBC, calling Trump a "real asset" and expressing support for the new administration.
At a time when even a perceived relationship with Donald Trump can swiftly become a PR nightmare for a brand, Under Armour's CEO Kevin Plank has decided to endorse the President outright.
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Kevin Plank praises Donald Trump
Kevin Plank, Under Armour's founder, offered some praise for President Donald Trump during a White House meeting.
It read, in part: "I strongly disagree with Kevin Plank's recent comments in support of Trump… I have spoken at length with Kevin privately about the matter, but as someone who takes my responsibility as a role model very seriously, it is important to me that he, and UA, take public action to clearly communicate and reflect our common values."
Earlier this week, Kevin Plank, the CEO of Baltimore-based apparel company Under Armour, bound himself at the hip to President Trump, endorsing him outright and bestowing praise towards the business mogul.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Publicly Endorses Trump | Advocate.com
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Publicly Endorses Trump Which brands will side with Trump, and which will defy him? Amidst an egregious travel ban on seven countries of primarily Muslim faith, unequipped cabinet member confirmations, and a divided country bordering on something found in a fictional dystopian society, it makes sense that people want to distance themselves from the Trump administration. Even more so with a political environnment where an endorsement of the unpopular 45th president can result in an endless cycle of nightmarish repercussions, ultimately placing company branding in turmoil.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank Publicly Endorses Trump
Earlier this week, Kevin Plank, who is also Under Armour’s founder, offered some praise for President Donald Trump when asked about his impression of the new commander in chief after taking part in a White House meeting with other business leaders.
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank used his hometown paper, the Baltimore Sun, on Wednesday to personally address the controversy that has surrounded him since his remarks last week that called President Trump's pro-business bent "a real asset for the country."