Netshoes reported year-over-year net sales growth of 14.9 percent despite a tough comp against 2016. Net sales were R$461.3 million.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Iconix Relaunches Pony Brand
To celebrate the relaunch and modernization of Pony’s Topstar sneaker, the brand collaborated with Brooklyn hip-hop star and actor Joey Bada$$, who served as muse and model for the fall collection.
Beachbody Appoints New Chief Information Officer
Prior to joining Beachbody, Bryan Muehlberger served as chief information officer and vice president of information technology for Red Bull North America.
USA Triathlon Appoints New CEO
Rocky Harris, a professional sports executive and collegiate athletics administrator, was announced by USA Triathlon President Barry Siff as the new chief executive officer for the National Governing Body.
Pure Barre Adds Maria Menounos As Brand Ambassador
Menounos officially kicks off her partnership today to celebrate the launch of Pure Barre’s new class offering, Pure Empower.
Polygiene Names Commercial Operations Director For North America
Judd Salvas will be based in Park City, UT and is responsible for managing all commercial activities within North America.
Rossignol To Enter Mountain Bike Market In 2018
The North American collection for 2018 is scheduled to include 11 mountain bike models, including five full-suspension and six hardtail offerings across DH, enduro, trail and junior categories with 27.5 inch, 27.5 plus and 29 inch wheels.
Lake Tahoe Bike Share Gaining Momentum
The League to Save Lake Tahoe, part of Keep Tahoe Blue, initiated the program as part of its campaign to test transportation solutions to reduce pollution from auto traffic at the world-famous alpine lake.
Aisle Talk, Week Of August 7
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
FGL Sports To Miss Revenue Goals For 2017
FGL Sports, which includes Sport Chek, is now expected to miss its ambitious growth goals for 2017 due to its sluggish sales through the second quarter, according to its parent, Canadian Tire Corp.
Item Of The Day: Suunto Spartan Sport HR Gold
The watch automatically monitors your daily activity. You can check your daily step count and calorie consumption, set your daily targets, as well as track weekly averages.
Acushnet’s Q2 Earnings Climb 21 Percent
Acushnet Holdings Corp. reported earnings climbed 21.2 percent in the second quarter despite a 7.6 percent revenue decline. The parent of Titleist and FootJoy maintained its earnings guidance for the year but slightly lowered its sales outlook.
Hibbett Sports Names James Hilt To Board
James Hilt has been executive vice president, chief marketing officer and e-commerce at Express Inc. since March 2016.
Vista Outdoor’s Q1 Stung By Weakness In Shooting
Vista Outdoor’s revenues slumped 9.8 percent in the first quarter to $568.7 million as a slight gain in its Outdoor Products was offset by a steep decline in its Shooting Sports segment.
Antigua To Provide Team USA Uniforms At 2017 Solheim Cup
The designer and marketer of lifestyle and golf apparel under the Antigua brand was named provider for Team USA’s uniforms at the 2017 Solheim Cup.
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