Tailwind Nutrition partnered with Hans Johnsen Company and Downeast Bicycle Specialists as distributors to serve independent bicycle retailers throughout the U.S.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Lacoste Acquires Tecnifibre
Lacoste has agreed to acquire French racquet and string manufacturer Tecnifibre.
MyZone Names New Global Director Of Marketing
MyZone, a wearable training partner that rewards effort, added Gemma Bonnett to the company’s marketing team as the global director of marketing.
Study: Americans Spend Big On Athletics
Americans spent more than $100 billion over the past year on sporting events, athletic equipment and gym memberships, according to a new report from CreditCards.com. Sporting events, including tickets, transportation and food and beverage, comprised the majority of the spending; 79 million people indicated laying out a total of $56 billion in the past 12 months.
Peak Sports Partners With Brazil Olympic Committee
Peak Sports, a Chinese sportswear and sports equipment firm, has established an across-the-board collaboration agreement with the Brazil Olympic Committee spanning the next two Olympic cycles.
Respect Your Universe Chosen To Be Showcased At Fancy’s NYC Store
RYU Apparel Inc. stated that RYU apparel and bags are being displayed and highlighted for sale at the Fancy pop-up shop located in New York City’s trendy NoLIta district.
Garmin Announces Verdict In Another Navico Patent Lawsuit
The jury found that Garmin had willfully infringed two Navico “downscan” patents and awarded damages in the amount of $38 million. Garmin plans to appeal.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 4
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Charles River Ugrades Website
The new site has a clean, uncluttered design, improved functionality and richer online content to better serve the company’s customers.
Foot Locker Announces ‘Five Borough Challenge’ Team
Foot Locker Inc. announced the roster of its annual “Foot Locker Five Borough Challenge” team. Comprised of five runners – one from each borough of New York City – who have each overcome significant challenges,
Strong Start For Hero 6 Lifts GoPro’s Q3 Results
Boosted by a strong early response to the launch of the Hero 6, GoPro Inc. hiked its guidance for revenue and gross margin for its third quarter ended September 30.
Under Armour Emphasizing Activation Over Acquisition
At the Goldman Sachs Annual Global Retailing Conference in New York City, Kevin Plank, Under Armour’s CEO, noted that there’s a “much farther difference” between the number two and three playing in the sporting goods industry than three versus four with its two competitors five to seven times larger than Under Armour. As such, Under Armour has to remain smart about its investments to protect its bottom line. Stated Plank, “We have to be the ones who play ‘Moneyball.’”
Gap, Inc. Sees Potential In Athletic Wear Market
As many retailers have done, Gap Inc. plans to focus on its fitness and lifestyle brand, Athleta, which is on track to reach $1 billion in revenue within the next few years.
Fitbit Partners On Diabetes Product
Fitbit has partnered with DexCom Inc., a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people with diabetes, to develop and market products to help people better manage their diabetes and get a more complete picture of their overall health with easy-to-use mobile tools.
Implus Expands Operations Into Canada
Implus, a provider of footcare, athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessories, announced the opening of Implus Canada, the company’s first sales and distribution center in North America outside of their U.S.-based corporate headquarters in Durham, NC
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