PHIT Act Earns 100th Co-Sponsor In Just Eight Months

Congress wants to lower costs to increase activity in America. On November 13, Congressman (Dr.) Paul Gosar (R-AZ) became the 100th House co-sponsor of The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act in 2017. The previous high was 89 co-sponsors over 2015/16.

Sport Chek’s Weak Sales Continue, Management Upbeat On Prospects

“There are aspects of the business we are pleased with and others that require attention,” said Stephen Wetmore, CEO and president of Canadian Tire, the owner of FGL Sports, of the business on his company’s third quarter conference call. “However, everything we look at is providing upside potential.”

Nike Upgrades App Membership Features

NikePlus Unlocks upgrades experiences and access by collecting and analyzing members’ shopping behavior, activity and feedback across all Nike digital and physical touch points.

Badger Sportswear Acquires Garb Athletics

The acquisition, when coupled with Badger’s previously announced acquisition of Alleson Athletic, bolsters Badger’s team uniform offering with premium-crafted, fully customized apparel.

Merrell Makes Key Leadership Appointments

Merrell announced the appointment of Strick Walker to the position of chief marketing officer and Johanna Koeberle to senior product director, Active Lifestyle. Walker was formerly at Patagonia and Koeberle worked for Keen.

Unifi Announces Goal to Recycle 20 Billion by 2020

In honor of America Recycles Day, Unifi Inc., the specialist in branded recycled performance fibers, announced the company has recycled more than 10 billion plastic bottles. Building from that momentum, Unifi is targeting 20 billion bottles recycled by 2020 and 30 billion bottles by 2022. 

Fila Korea Returns To Black In Q3

Fila Korea reported a profit against a loss in the third quarter, benefiting from acquiring control of Acushnet Holdings, the parent of Titleist and FootJoy.