Vogel joins the GU team from Texas Woman’s University, where she completed her graduate degree and conducted research in Exercise and Sports Nutrition, and before that, was at MusclePharm as a research assistant.
Category: Sports/Fitness
RYU Apparel Sponsors 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
RYU Apparel Inc. was selected as the sole athletic apparel brand presented to every 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model after their photo shoot for use in their fitness, training and rest and recovery.
Equinox Revamps Leadership Team
Niki Leondakis will assume the role of CEO of Equinox Fitness Clubs and report directly to Harvey Spevak, who will step into the role of executive chairman and managing partner of Equinox Holdings Inc.
Pearl Izumi Welcomes New President
Chris Sword will replace Mike O’Connor, who served as president before retiring in December 2016.
Met-Rx Signs Leonard Fournette
As the latest athlete to join Team Met-Rx, the former college standout running back will be featured in a new digital ad campaign slated to debut this spring.
Aisle Talk, Week Of February 27
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Sequential Brands Lowers Outlook On Department Store Woes
While many of its active brands performed well in the fourth quarter and are poised for a strong year in 2017, Sequential Brands Groups lowered its guidance for 2017 due in large part to weakness in the department store channel.
Mission Unveils VaporActive Apparel Collection
The line will be supported by a multi-million-dollar national media campaign across social, digital and grassroots initiatives as well as a commercial starring company co-founder Dwyane Wade.
Skullcandy Launches Battle Of The Bands Contest
The Skullcandy StayLoud Showdown concerts will pit bands against each other in three venues: Los Angeles, Austin, TX and New York. The winner heads to the Vans Warped Tour.
Zenrez Lands $6 Million In Series A Funding
Zenrez, which offers yield management software tools for fitness studios, raised $6 million in its series A funding.
Akervall Technologies Appoints EVP Of Global Business Development
Akervall Technologies Inc. (ATI), the manufacturer of SISU Mouth Guards and SOVA Nightgrinding Mouth Guards, appointed Mark Ish as the executive vice president of global business development.
Sequential Brands Narrows Q4 Loss
Sequential Brands Group sharply narrowed its fourth quarter while showing a 44 percent hike in revenues.
Finish Line Sells JackRabbit For Nothing
As part of the sale agreement, Finish Line made a payment of $8.3 million into the JackRabbit business as part of pre-closing restructuring and must make an additional $700,000 payment to the buyer, CriticalPoint Capital, on or before September 30, 2017.
Aetrex Worldwide Acquires SOLS Systems
Founded in 2013 and based in New York, NY, SOLS’ technology improves the fit and function of footwear.
DonJoy Performance Partners With D1 Sports Training
The partnership brings together two sports performance brands rooted in sports training.
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