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.
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USA Football To Host Flag Football Championship
USA Football will host a national flag football championship in 2020 titled, “The One.” This marks the first time in USA Football’s 18-year history that it will sanction flag tournaments nationwide.
Ed Stack Says Dick’s Destroyed $5 Million Worth Of Assault Rifles
Making the rounds with the press to support his new book, Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ CEO, is earning wide attention for saying the retailer destroyed more than $5 million worth of assault-style rifles following its decision to stop selling the weapons.
Otis Technology Acquires DRD Tactical
Otis Technology has acquired DRD Tactical, a specialist in tactical rifles.
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.
Neptune Wellness Solutions Partners With American Media
Canada-based cannabis extraction company Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc. announced a new strategic partnership with American Media LLC to help support the growth of Neptune’s brands in the U.S., including Forest Remedies and OceanO3.
Florida Gators Partners With Wilson, Demarini And Evoshield
The University of Florida (UF) baseball and softball programs announced an exclusive partnership with the Wilson Sporting Goods family of brands, including Wilson, DeMarini and EvoShield.
Topo Athletic Appoints Marketing Director
Topo Athletic, the maker of natural running footwear, recently announced the appointment of Michael O’Brien as its new marketing director.
OIA Names Eagle Creek’s Steve Barker As Interim Executive Director
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has named Eagle Creek co-founder Steve Barker as interim executive director. He replaces Amy Roberts, who left her post last week to join The North Face.
SIA Opens Membership To Retailers, Reps And Resorts
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) said Monday it is opening its membership to retailers, reps and resorts, allowing each board eligibility, voting rights and a host of other benefits.
RV Industry Association Names Craig Kirby President
The RV Industry Association announced last week that its board of directors has unanimously selected Craig Kirby to serve as president of the association.
Board Retailers Association Announces Regional Retailer Roundtable
The Board Retailers Association (BRA), a non-profit organization representing independently owned surf, skate, snow, sup and wake retailers, announced a Regional Retailer Roundtable to be held at the Surfing Heritage and Culture Center (www.shacc.org) in San Clemente, CA.
Umbro Extends South America License
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced a ten-year extension of Umbro’s licensing agreement with long-time partner Grupo Dass. The renewal gives Grupo Dass the continued license to design, manufacture and distribute Umbro performance and lifestyle apparel, footwear and equipment in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay through 2035.
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