A new survey of over 1,000 Americans from boutique personal training club Innovative Fitness found that of those who frequently participated in virtual fitness during the pandemic, nearly 60 percent noticed an improvement in their mental health.
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Hibbett Sports Announces New Field Leadership Team
Hibbett Sports announced a newly formed field leadership team resulting from promotions, reassigned geographic territories and new hires, along with new strategic initiatives for better alignment and growth. The team led by industry veterans Mike Longo, president and CEO, Hibbett and Ben Knighten, SVP operations, Hibbett, is comprised of seven members made up of six regional vice presidents and one vice president of operations for City Gear stores.
Town Sports International’s Debt Ratings Downgraded
The debt ratings of Town Sports International, the parent of New York Sports Club and Boston Sports Club, were lowered by S&P because the U.S.-based fitness club operator failed to pay outstanding revolver balances when due August 14.
Echelon Fitness Expands Leadership Team
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Frasers Group Puts Bob’s Stores Under Strategic Review
Frasers Group, the parent of Sports Direct, announced it will immediately put its subsidiary Bob’s Stores under strategic review after Nike cut ties with the U.S. chain.
Urban Outfitters’ Q2 Revenues Drop 16.5 Percent
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Anta Group’s First-Half Revenues Slide 1 Percent
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Study Finds Slow Return To Gyms
A survey by RunRepeat.com of 5,055 global gym members between August 1-13 found that just 30.98 percent have returned to use a gym since the lockdown from COVID-19 occurred.
Miraflora Appoints Chief Content Creator
Miraflora, a maker of CBD-infused recovery balms, gels and tinctures, has hired Kimberly Beekman as chief content creator. Beekman is the former editor-in-chief of Skiing Magazine.
Foot Locker Opens Community Power Store In Compton
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Afterpay Expands Into Canada
Afterpay, the ‘buy now, pay later’ service, announced it is now offering its service to consumers and merchants in the Canadian market.
SIA Launches Six-Month Inclusion Training Program
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) announced that it will begin a six-month training program focused on inclusion in the winter outdoor industry. SIA will be joined by leaders from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), National Ski Patrol (NSP), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), and Share Winter Foundation.
Bass Pro Memphis Pyramid To Open Wahlburgers Wild Restaurant
Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid in Memphis, TN, will add a Walburgers restaurant concept, unique to Bass Pro Shops. The new concept, called “Wahlburgers Wild,” will be the first of its kind from the Wahlburgers chain of restaurants.
Bangers Names Director Of Merchandising
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Waldorf University Signs With Nike, BSN Sports
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