Zumba And Strong Nation Receive Spirit Of Fitness Award

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) recognized Zumba and Strong Nation with its first Spirit of Fitness Award during their annual Optima Fitness and Wellness Conference. Laurie McCartney, president of Global Fitness & Wellness Solutions for Ascend Learning, the parent company of NASM and AFAA, […]

Inside The Call: Under Armour To Shrink Wholesale As Turnaround Gains Traction

Under Armour reported third-quarter results that far exceeded expectations with the aid of strength in footwear and women’s, provided a rosier outlook for the holiday quarter and said it’s on track to deliver slightly positive EPS in 2021. New developments include plans to sell MyFitnessPal and exit certain undifferentiated wholesale distribution, primarily in North America, starting next year.

Lululemon Athletica Announces Leadership Appointments

Lululemon Athletica Inc. announced several leadership appointments, including company veteran Celeste Burgoyne becoming the first executive to serve at the president level in her role leading the Americas and Global Guest Innovation teams. The company also announced the hire of longtime Adidas executive André Maestrini to serve as EVP, International and lead the company’s international expansion.

Under Armour’s Q3 Tops Wall Street’s Targets

Under Armour Inc.’s third-quarter results topped analyst targets due to improving performance in North America and a 19 percent sales gain in footwear. The company also provided a full-year outlook that was better than expected.