Academy Sports’ debt ratings were upgraded by Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings following the retailer’s proposed refinancing and debt redemption amid the recent IPO and good operating performance.
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Brooks To Sponsor Houston Marathon
Brooks Running has signed on as the Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor for the Houston Marathon, replacing Skechers.
RVshare Secures Funding
RVshare announced a more than $100 million fundraising round led by KKR, with participation by existing investor Tritium Partners.
Fanatics Announce Memorabilia Partnership With Tom Brady
Fanatics announced an exclusive, long-term partnership with Tom Brady, who will join its roster of athletes under the company’s memorabilia and collectibles division, Fanatics Authentic.
IHRSA Survey Finds Gymgoers Eager To Return To Fitness Routines
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released a new study that overwhelmingly found gymgoers looking forward to returning to their gym and workout routines with about half expressing dissatisfaction with at-home fitness efforts and changes to their routine.
Winnebago Industries Announces Strong Fourth Quarter
Winnebago Industries Inc. reported adjusted earnings per share rose 45.0 percent in the fourth quarter ended August 29 on a 39.1 percent revenue gain.
PrimaLoft, Inc. Announces ISO 17025 Certification In Its Latham, NY Lab
PrimaLoft, Inc. announced that it has earned ISO 17025 certification. The certification process includes a comprehensive systems audit that covers every aspect of testing. Meeting ISO 17025 certification standards demonstrates that a lab operates competently and generates valid results. “The certification process to achieve ISO 17025 certification is demanding,” said Mike Joyce, president and CEO […]
Weston Adds Athlete/Advocate Dani Reyes-Acosta To Team
Weston announced the addition of Dani Reyes-Acosta to its team program for 2020/21. Reyes-Acosta is a professional adventure athlete, strategy consultant, advocate, and artist who combines her deep love for all alpine adventures with an Earth-first, inclusivity-informed approach to storytelling, brand-building and education. “From their countless education-focused events to their scholarship programs to their emphasis […]
Wintersteiger Returns To Copper Mountain To Support US Ski Team And Fall Race Camps
Wintersteiger, the official supplier to US Ski & Snowboard Team and exclusive tuning partner for the Center for Excellence, will again offer equipment support at Copper Mountain during the fall training block this year. Wintersteiger returns to Copper Mountain with Racing Technician Mike Beers and Swix Alpine Director Graham Lonetto to offer a full complement […]
Rawlings To Purchase Easton Diamond Sports
Rawlings Sporting Goods reached an agreement to acquire Easton Diamond Sports, merging the country’s top softball and baseball sporting goods companies.
K2 And SkiEssentials.com Take The Pain Out Renting For Parents
K2 and SkiEssentials.com have partnered to create an online, season-long lease program and home delivery service for parents to outfit their junior skiers and snowboarders with gear at a fraction of the cost of buying new.
Ignik Introduces Line Of Active Heating Products
Ignik introduces a new heated sleep system featuring its patent-pending Radiant Carbon Strand (RCS) active heating elements. Launching Fall 2020, the line will include six products that work with existing gear for cold-weather comfort. Ignik’s RCS technology, which features conductive stranded carbon fiber woven into fabric, provides sustainable active heat that works with any 5V […]
Etnies Adapts And Gets Winterized
Etnies dropped its Winterized Collection featuring some of the brand’s more popular styles. Adapted for comfort and performance, the collection incorporates Michelin ice control outsole technology, 3M Thinsulate and water-resistant technology. The Collection includes three styles: Sultan SCW, Jefferson MTW and Crestone MTW in sizes 5-14. Derived from the original Sultan shoe, the Sultan […]
GHS Holdings Launches BlocAid Antibacterial Gloves
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and the world scrambles to meet the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including gloves, GHS Holdings announced the launch of its BlocAid Gloves engineered with EcoZinc to inhibit the growth and the spread of harmful microbes and to provide an alternative antimicrobial solution to latex gloves which, when disposed […]
PBG Expands Executive Team; Launches Strategic Advisory Vertical
Expanding its team, PBG tapped fashion industry disruptor, Liz Fodera, to join the company; offer brands access to PBG advice on an ad-hoc basis.
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