Climate change is impacting events across the nation, from heat waves creating health risks for both participants and spectators to heavy rainfall and violent storms damaging buildings and other infrastructure. A general session panel discussion at the 2020 Running USA Industry Conference will focus on this important but intimidating topic.
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Professional Triathletes Organisation Seeks To Acquire Ironman Business
The Professional Triathletes Organisation released a letter it sent to the Board of Directors of Wanda Sports Group Company Limited on September 20 proposing to enter into discussions to acquire its Ironman business.
A4 Launches Online Custom Design Studio
A4, manufacturer of premium sportswear and team uniforms, announced the launch of its new Custom Design Studio. The new platform is available from www.A4.com and allows customers to decorate and order garments online.
Moody’s Downgrades Vista Outdoor’s Debt Rating
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the debt ratings of Vista Outdoor Inc. following the company’s “continued weak operating performance and relentless social pressure regarding possible future gun regulations.”
Moody’s Revises Bass Pro’s Outlook To Stable From Positive
Moody’s Investors Service revised Bass Pro Group, L.L.C’s outlook to stable from positive to reflect “revenue and earnings weakness relative to plan that has reduced the pace of debt reduction.”
Barrett Adds Zanders As A Distributor
Barrett announced a partnership with distributor Zanders, one of the largest independently owned, single location firearm distributors in the country.
Kahr Firearms Group Acquires Trademark For Magnum Research BFR Logo
Magnum Research, Inc, maker of the Desert Eagle pistol and leader in firearms design and manufacturing, announced that its Kahr Firearms Group has officially acquired a trademark for the BFR logo.
Genesco Announces New $100 Million Stock Buyback Program
Genesco Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized it to repurchase up to $100 million of the company’s common stock.
Aisle Talk Week Of September 23
Top headlines from across the active lifestyle industry featured in SGB during the week of September 23, 2019.
Vail Shares Pop Following Strong Q4 Pass Sales
Shares of Vail Resorts Inc. jumped $6.63, or 2.9 percent, to $236.90 at market close Friday—after they were up in the high-single digits in morning trading—on the company’s news that 2019/20 pass sales increased 13 percent in units and 14 percent in dollars in the fiscal fourth quarter.
Yeti Opens Latest Retail Store In Chicago
Yeti Holdings Inc. on Friday announced the opening of its new retail location in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The 4,900-square-foot store is located at 1572 North Milwaukee Avenue.
Golf Rounds Played Improve In August
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played in the U.S. were up 3.5 percent in August year over year. Year to date, golf rounds played are now flat.
CbdMD Announces Advisory Agreement With Hans Molenkamp
CbdMD, Inc., the consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand, entered into an advisory agreement with Hans Molenkamp. He will hold the title of vice president of sports marketing.
Endeavor Group Holdings Postpones Initial Public Offering
Endeavor Group Holdings Inc., the entertainment, sports and content company, announced that it has postponed its previously announced initial public offering. Endeavor will continue to evaluate the timing for the proposed offering as market conditions develop.
Foot Locker Partners Again With Fred Jordan Mission
This Friday and Saturday, Foot Locker will be handing out 3,000 brand-new athletic shoes to lower-income kids in the Los Angeles area through its ongoing partnership with Fred Jordan Mission.
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