The Best Running Stores, which is organized by Diversified Communications, producers of The Running Event and Running Insight, announced that next year’s event will be held in Stone Mountain, GA at the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott from May 17-19, 2020.
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OBIT: Patagonia’s Jennifer Ridgeway
Jennifer Ridgeway, considered the brand aesthetic originator of Patagonia, has passed away at the age of 69, according to Outside Magazine.
Asics Accelerates Climate Initiatives
Asics announced it is committing to set 1.5°C science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with a net-zero future by 2050, responding to what climate science indicates is needed to limit the worst impacts of climate change.
SportsEngine Announces Leadership Transition
SportsEngine Inc., an NBC Sports Group company, and the leading provider of sport relationship management software, announced that Brian Bell has been promoted from president to CEO.
What’s On Tap For VF Corp.’s Investor Day?
This month last year at its Investor Day, VF Corp. announced an ambitious sales goal for Vans, one of the “big three” brands in its expansive portfolio along with The North Face and Timberland. What’s in store for the 2019 event, taking place Wednesday in Beaver Creek, CO? SGB looks at how VF has made good on the 2018 Vans announcement and also checks in with analysts on what could happen this time around.
TRX Launches “Anybody, Anywhere” Campaign
TRX, the maker of functional training equipment and training content, has launched an “Anybody, Anywhere” campaign with a message of fitness inclusivity.
2019 IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit Lineup Announced
IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced the lineup for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on November 14, 2019, in Orlando, FL. Speakers include Debbie Peterson, Michele Melkerson-Granryd, Lynne Brick, Carol Nalevanko and Greta Wagner.
Decathlon Announces New Stores In Halifax And Burlington
Decathlon will open two more Canadian stores in the fall of 2020 in Dartmouth and Burlington.
Levelwear Appoints National Sales Manager – Golf & Corporate Sales
Canadian apparel brand Levelwear announced that 40-year industry veteran Bob Else has accepted their vacant position of national sales manager – Golf and Corporate Sales.
NSGA Sporting Goods Retail Reports Now Available To Members
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has produced reports for its members that analyze sporting goods retail businesses and examine ways to improve the sporting goods retail experience.
FIFA Study Hails Best-Ever Women’s World Cup In France
FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) presented its report on the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 in Milan on Sunday during the first-ever FIFA Football Conference aimed at analyzing the women’s showpiece.
HHS Releases First Federal Strategy To Increase Youth Sports Participation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Youth Sports Strategy, the first federal roadmap that outlines steps that the Nation can take to ensure that all youth have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports – regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, ability or ZIP code.
Davidson’s Promotes Christopher Goodall To Sale Manager
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, promoted Christopher Goodall to the position of sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern call centers in Greensboro, NC and Chapin, SC.
Foot Locker To Open Regional Flagship Store At Manchester Arndale
M&G Real Estate and intu, joint owners of Manchester Arndale, have announced that Foot Locker will be moving into a larger unit at the center, developing a new experience-led flagship regional store.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Lee Delaney President
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that Lee Delaney has been named president, effective immediately. Delaney, who had been executive vice president, chief commercial officer, will lead BJ’s retail, e-commerce and membership operations in addition to his current responsibilities for merchandising, supply chain and marketing.
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