MP Brand Launches Phelps Test Team

MP Brand, Michael Phelp’s swim brand designed by Aqua Sphere, announced the launch of the Phelps Test Team, an all-new online platform designed for the global swimming community.

ISlide Secures Equity Funding

ISlide, the developer of custom slide sandals, closed its most recent investment round by adding three new prominent major investors. The investors include Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin, Memphis Grizzles forward Jae Crowder, and former president of Adidas Sports Licensed division and Lids David Baxter.

Vail Resorts Tees Up $215M In Ski Area Improvements

As the 2019/20 ski season gets underway, Vail Resorts Inc. has already unveiled up to $215 million in capital improvements for next year. Here’s what’s on tap for North America’s largest ski resort operator, which this week reported a revenue beat in the fiscal first quarter behind strong pass sales.

Nike Employees March At Headquarters For Women’s Rights

Hundreds of Nike employees on Monday marched in protest at its headquarters over the company’s treatment of women , according to local and national reports. This march took place as Nike reopened a building named after disgraced running coach Alberto Salazar, the coach of Nike’s shuttered Oregon Project.

Balanced Body Wins MOTR Patent Infringement Suit In Chinese Court

Balanced Body, a leading resource for Pilates and integrated movement equipment and education, announced a favorable ruling in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Yongkang Elina Sports Equipment Co. for one of its leading products, the MOTR exercise device and system, in Chinese Court.

Sarah Bany Steps Down From Columbia Sportswear’s Board

Columbia Sportswear Company announced that Sarah A. Bany, a longtime director of the company, notified the board of directors of the company on December 9, 2019 of her decision to resign from the board, effective immediately, in order to focus on administering Gert Boyle’s estate. Bany is a daughter of Gert Boyle and a sister of Tim Boyle.

Conzzeta AG Exploring Sale Of Mammut

Conzzeta AG said it has decided to explore sales offers for Mammut after deciding the company’s future focus will be on the Bystronic business unit. A sale is expected to be completed by the close of 2020.