Outdoor Voices, the women’s activewear brand, has opened its first Chicago store. The store is at 841 W Armitage Ave.
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Nike And Under Armour Land On Piper Jaffray’s “2019 Ideas” List
In a note, Erinn Murphy, analyst for Piper Jaffray, listed Nike and Under Armour among her team’s “2019 ideas.” Also making the list were Crocs, Ulta Beauty and Funko.
SRAM Announces Leadership Change
Chicago, IL-based bicycle component maker SRAM has appointed Ken Lousberg as CEO; he replaces co-founder and CEO Stan Day, who will be transitioning to a new role in the company as chairman of the board of directors. Day has been CEO of SRAM for 31 years, with Lousberg serving as COO for the past 18 months.
Dick’s Supports Teacher Champion Challenge
DonorsChoose.org and The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation are calling on football fans to support public school classrooms through the Teacher Champion Challenge, launching January 3. The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation will award $100,000 to support team sports-related classroom project requests in the playoff city that raises the most in total donations-per-student.
Puma Enters Sponsorship With Porsche Motorsport
Puma has signed a long-term sponsorship agreement with Porsche Motorsport to become the exclusive technical partner for fireproof racing clothing as well as shoes, caps and luggage.
Bonobos Signs PGA Golfer Justin Rose To Apparel Deal
Justin Rose, the second-ranked PGA Tour player in the world, has signed an apparel deal with Bonobos. He had long been with Adidas.
Antigua Celebrating 40th Anniversary
Said Ron McPherson, president and CEO of Antigua. “We are very proud of our history and heritage and look forward to continuing
our growth in the markets we serve. Antigua will have several promotions at the January trade shows and throughout the year to commemorate our 40th Anniversary.”
American Trail Running Association To Promote “Trail Running Responsibility” In 2019
The American Trail Running Association (ATRA) announced “Trail Running Responsibility” as its theme for 2019. This is a topic to follow recent ATRA themes including last year’s Trail Stewardship: Leaving a Lasting Legacy, and the 2017 theme, Community: Building Trail Running Connections.
Kraft Hockeyville USA Returns To Support Hockey Communities Nationwide
Nominations are officially open for the fifth year of Kraft Hockeyville USA. Together with the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL), Kraft Heinz is looking to find America’s most spirited and enthusiastic hockey communities for their chance to compete for the opportunity to host an NHL Pre-Season Game, receive up to $150,000 in rink upgrades from Kraft Heinz and $10,000 worth of hockey equipment through the NHLPA Goals & Dreams program.
BrainScope Receives FDA Clearance
BrainScope, a medical neuro-technology company focused on concussion and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) assessment, announced that it has received FDA clearance to include additional language in its product’s Indications for Use (IFU).
Everlast Supports Educational Symposium For Fighters
Everlast Worldwide and Protect Yourself at All Times (PYaAT) creator, Adrian Clark are partnering up to introduce the first ever PYaAT symposium.
SFIA Elects Officers, Directors For 2019
Chris Clawson, former president, Life Fitness, has been re-elected as the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) chairman of the board for a fourth one-year term. He was one of a few re-elected or newly elected officers and directors the association announced Wednesday.
2018 Year In Review: Top Ten Stories
2018 was a tumultuous and transformative year in the active lifestyle, outdoor and sporting good industries, and SGB was there to cover every political action and channel disruption, retail rebound and corporate change, merger and acquisition.
Active Stocks Deliver Humdrum Performance In 2018
Rewarded for its turnaround progress, Crocs saw its shares catapult 105 percent in 2018, pacing a group of stocks in the active lifestyle industry. Overall, however, the industry’s stocks delivered a mixed performance. Among the stocks losing considerable ground were Hibbett Sports, Big 5, Camping World, Skechers, Newell Brands and Vista Outdoor.
Fila Signs Sponsorship Agreement With WTA Top 10 Ranked Player Kiki Bertens
FILA on Wednesday announced that it has signed a sponsorship agreement with Kiki Bertens, the WTA No. 9 ranked singles player in the world.
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