Town Sports International, the owner and operator of of fitness clubs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, launched its new Fitcorp Private Fitness Division designed to manage private fitness centers for both large and small companies…
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SealSkinz Launches U.S. Subsidiary
SealSkinz Ltd., a U.K.-based manufacturer specializing in fully waterproof, windproof and breathable hand, foot and head accessories, has launched a North American subsidiary, SealSkinz Inc., to bring their line of waterproof, windproof and breathable glo
Unifi Amends Senior Secured Credit Facility
Unifi Inc., a major supplier of polyester fibers used to make many brands of sporting goods apparel, said amendments to a $150 million senior credit facility will give it more liquidity and flexibility…
HanesBrands to Donate Land for Wellness Park
HanesBrands, the parent of Champion and Hanes, announced a partnership with the The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina that will use a donation of 5.3 acres of land from Hanes to build a wellness park at the Fulton Family YMCA…
Nike’s Q4 Profits Climb 27 Percent
Nike, Inc. reported revenues from continuing operations rose 7 percent in its fourth quarter ended May 31, to $6.7 billion, up 9 percent excluding the impact of exchange rates. Nike Brand revenues were higher in Running, Basketball, Men’s Training,
Backcountry.com Names Director of Brand Marketing
Backcountry.com hired Adrian Montgomery, who helped Scott Sports rebuild its brand in the United States over the last eight years, as director of brand marketing. Montgomery, who spent much of his time at Scott USA helping the re-establish the brand with
RECALL: 175 Tern Folding Bikes
Stiles Products is recalling approximately 175 of its Tern folding bicycles because the bike’s frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard…
BSN Sports Acquires Spokane Athletic Supply
BSN Sports has completed the acquisition of Spokane Athletic Supply based in Spokane, WA…
Lululemon Signs Two Stores Leases in Texas
Lululemon Athletica Inc. signed leases at Southlake Town Square in Southlake, TX and The Shops at Legacy in Plano, according to Retail Properties of America, Inc…
Sports Authority Names New CEO as Webb Retires
Sports Authority’s board of directors appointed Michael Foss to the position of chief executive officer following the retirement of Darrell Webb. Webb is retiring from his positions as CEO and chairman of the board…
Primaloft Joins The Conservation Alliance
PrimaLoft has joined The Conservation Alliance, a group of outdoor businesses committed to protecting wild places throughout North America…
Puma Ends Endorsement Deal with Aaron Hernandez
Puma ended its endorsement deal with Aaron Hernandez after the former New England Patriot's tight end on Wednesday was arrested on murder charges…
Finish Line’s Steve Schneider Transitions to Strategic Role
The Finish Line, Inc. announced that Steve Schneider, currently president and chief operating officer, will transition to the role of executive vice president of strategic initiatives effective July 1…
Report: KKR, Others Bidding for Bushnell
KKR, the private equity firm that owns Academy Sports, has submitted a formal proposal to buy optics maker Bushnell, according to a New York Post report. Two other suitors, including an international outdoor company, also reportedly made formal offers…
Report: Under Armour to Sponsor St. John’s
Under Armour Inc. has agreed to a six-year contract with St. John's University, the New York Post reported. Nike currently sponsors the college…
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