The Nathan Run For The Stars campaign is part of a year-round educational, training and support system for select run specialty partners designed to promote growth in key running essentials categories.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Saucony Launches Freedom Track Club
Saucony expanded its commitment to athlete development with the launch of the Saucony Freedom Track Club, a Boston-based elite running group dedicated to developing future Olympic hopefuls.
Moody’s Downgrades Academy’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its debt ratings for Academy Ltd. due to the “highly promotional environment” for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition.
Nike Faces Downgrades On Growth Concerns
Analysts from Susquehanna Financial Group and Jefferies on Tuesday lowered their earnings guidance and price targets on Nike due to further growth concerns. Susquehanna also lowered its stock rating on Nike.
Wilson Premier Classic Hosts Elite Travel Baseball Clubs
At the tournament in Peoria, AZ, young players showcase their skills and abilities in front of scouts while competing for a championship.
Wells Fargo Downgrades Under Armour, Cuts Estimates On Athletic Sector
Wells Fargo downgraded Under Armour to “underperform” while lowering its estimates on Under Armour, Nike, Lululemon and Finish Line due to a slowdown in the athletic cycle.
Iconix Touts Its Active Brands Growth Potential
At CL King’s 15th Annual Best Ideas Conference 2017, Dave Jones, EVP and CFO of Iconix Brand Group, said many of the company’s active brands continue to offer the most growth potential for the company. Mossimo, Starter, Ocean Pacific, Umbro, Danskin and Pony were all called out.
Teamwork Partners With Major League Baseball Players Association
Teamwork Athletic, based in San Marcos, CA, has secured the rights to manufacture apparel for each active roster player in the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
Fabletics Expands Into Footwear
The brand co-founded by Kate Hudson will introduce 11 styles comprised of training shoes, slip-ons, booties, lifestyle sneakers and high tops for women.
Adidas Again Lands On Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the 18th year in a row, Adidas has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which evaluate the sustainability performance of the largest 2,500 companies listed in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index.
McDavid And Shock Doctor Partner With French Handball Star
McDavid and Shock Doctor extended their partnership with French handball superstar Nikola Karabatic as global athlete ambassador.
Kohl’s Announces Amazon Returns At Select Kohl’s Stores
Kohl’s announced that 82 stores across Los Angeles and Chicago will be offering free, convenient returns for Amazon customers starting in October.
8fit Secures $10 Million In Funding
8fit, a health and fitness app, announced a total of $10 million in funding with the closing of a Series A round led by Creandum and Eight Roads Ventures.
i9 Sports Awards Naples, Florida Franchise
i9 Sports, the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise, welcomed Shawn Gillespie to the organization after awarding the Fort Myers’ resident a franchise territory in Naples, FL.
Dick’s Announces Team USA Contenders Roster
Ashley Wagner and Alex Rigsby headline the roster of winter U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders that are being supported by the Dick’s Sporting Goods through flexible employment or sponsorship agreements.
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