SFIA ‘Start-Up Challenge’ Deadline Extended

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has extended its submissions deadline for the inaugural ‘Start-Up Challenge’, which will take place at the 2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit (ILS) in Denver, CO, September 14-15, 2016.

Peak Signs Matthew Dellavedova

Peak, the Chinese athletic footwear brand, signed Matthew Dellavedova, the back-up point guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers, to a three-year endorsement deal.

Lululemon Founder Criticizes Board, Calls For Changes

In an open letter to shareholders released Wednesday, Lululemon Athletica Inc founder Chip Wilson criticized the retailer’s board, calling for annual election of the entire board to make directors more accountable for the company’s performance.

Textile Exchange Refutes PETA Claims

The Textile Exchange said a video published last week by PETA showing Chinese farmers live plucking geese for down was not filmed at farms certified to the Responsible Down Standard embraced by many outdoor brands.

Oiselle Names New Director of Marketing

Oiselle, an athletic apparel company dedicated exclusively to the needs of women, hired Megan Mackenzie Murray as its director of marketing. Murray joins Founder and CEO Sally Bergesen, and President Atsuko Tamura, in designing the customer experience and leading multi-channel strategic growth. Murray joins Oiselle after a career in marketing, most recently as Associate Director […]