The Running Event Cancelled

Diversified Communications, organizer of The Running Event (TRE), announced it has canceled TRE, scheduled to take place December 1-3 in Austin, TX, due to health concerns stemming from COVID-19.

Survey Finds Americans Embracing Hybrid Home/Club Workouts

A survey from The Beachbody Company finds that though 15 percent of U.S. adults who exercise regularly said they will never feel comfortable working out in a gym, more than half (61 percent) said they will eventually feel comfortable heading back, while 23 percent are comfortable resuming their gym workouts. At the same time, a majority (90 percent) described their at-home fitness routines as effective.

Boot Barn Appoints COO

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. promoted Greg Hackman to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Along with this additional role, Hackman will continue in the role of chief financial officer.

Foot Locker Opens Flagship In Singapore

Foot Locker Inc. has opened its largest store in Singapore. Located in Orchard Gateway @Emerald, the five-story space with retail over three-levels combines product, in-store presentations and customer experiences featuring a multi-branded basketball collection and a half-court in B2.

Inline Skate Sales Soaring

COVID-19 has gotten the wheels rolling for everything from a vaccine to testing procedures. But it’s also gotten them spinning for inline skate manufacturers and retailers who are seeing a surge in sales.