Housewares Segment Drives Helen Of Troy’s Q2 Sales Growth

Helen of Troy Ltd., parent of Hydro Flask, on Tuesday reported revenue for the fiscal second quarter ended August 31 of $414 million, up 5.2 percent from the year-ago period, driven by 22.1 percent growth in Housewares. That beat Wall Street’s expectations by $23.5 million.

Nike And Lululemon Score High In Piper Jaffray’s Teen Survey

Piper Jaffray’s  38th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey shows Nike gaining share within its No. 1 rank and Lululemon hitting a new survey high as the No. 7 preferred apparel brand. Within footwear, Crocs also achieved a new survey record as the 7th preferred footwear brand, behind Birkenstock.

LeagueApps Launches Youth Sports Industry Conference

LeagueApps, a sports-tech company focused on youth sports, will launch NextUp: The Youth Sports Industry Conference this fall. NextUp will take place November 4 – 5, 2019 at Convene, 32 Old Slip in New York City’s Financial District.

Teamworks And INFLCR Join Forces

Teamworks, a leading athlete engagement platform for collegiate and professional organizations, announced an investment in INFLCR, the premium social media content delivery platform in sports.

Motionwear Outfits Russia’s National Gymnastics Team

For the first time ever, Motionwear gymnastics leotards will be worn by a national gymnastics team at a competitive event. Both the Russian women’s and men’s teams will debut their new competition leotards by Motionwear at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.

FlexIt Announces Partnership With Theragun

FlexIt, the pay as you go gym app, announced its partnership with Theragun, a leader in percussive therapy and recovery technology. Through this partnership, FlexIt users can now access FexIt Wellness Rooms Powered by Theragun at select fitness facilities and co-working spaces in the U.S. through the FlexIt pay-by-the-minute app.