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Category: Sports/Fitness
Adidas Introduces Twistknit and Twistweave in Ultimate365 Golf Apparel Collection
Adidas Golf’s new material concepts, Twistknit and Twistweave, are now part of its Ultimate365 golf apparel range for men and women.
Sacks Parente Golf Widens Net Loss as Product Sales Expand
The golf equipment start-up company reported $349,000 in revenues for the 2023 full year, compared to $190,000 in 2022.
IHRSA Wraps 2024 Trade Show & Convention, Names New Board Members
IHRSA 2024 welcomed more than 300 exhibitors, 150 speakers and 8,700 fitness professionals, show organizers reported preliminary number show a double-digit increase in attendance from 2023’s venue.
Joyride Closes Series A Funding to Connectivity in Low-Speed Electric Vehicles
The company powers connected electric vehicles in over 250 global markets, from e-scooters and e-bikes to mini-cars and golf carts.
Petsmart’s Arcadia Trail Collection Empowers Pet Parents + Pets To explore With Confidence
LED apparel, functional outdoor gear and glow-in-the-dark toys give pet parents the confidence to enjoy the outdoors safely this summer with their pets.
Gazelle Bikes Introduces Eclipse eBike Featuring Bosch Smart System
The Eclipse is Gazelle’s first low-step, Class 3 eBike paired with the largest, integrated 750W battery.
EXEC: L.L.Bean Approves 9 Percent Bonus for 5,600 Employees Despite a Down Year
The retailer ended the 2023 fiscal year with annual net revenue totaling $1.7 billion, compared to $1.8 billion in the prior year. The Board approved a performance bonus of 9 percent of annual pay for its approximately 5,600 employees, comprised of a 5 percent cash bonus and a 4 percent 401(k) contribution.
Curry Brand Signs South Carolina Guard as First Collegiate Athlete
Under Armour, Inc. signed MiLaysia Fulwiley to a multi-year NIL deal with the Curry Brand.
Har-Tru Introduces Portable Indoor Performance Pickleball Court
The company made the courts with interlocking tiles coated in Har-Tru Sports Coatings for a hardcourt feel. The design balances performance and comfort for speed of play, ball bounce and foot traction.
USPTA Names Chief Development Officer
The United States Professional Tennis Association promoted Ramona Husaru to chief development officer from her prior position as director of education and certification.
Transcend Capital Advisors Signs Elite Amateur to NIL Roster
The youngest co-medalist in U.S. Amateur history, Blades Brown, was the Men’s and Junior Player of the Year in Tennessee in 2023 and signed with Transcend Capital Advisors.
Caleres, Inc. Hires Liz Dunn for Strategic Planning and Communication Chief
The parent of Famous Footwear and the Naturalizer, Vionic, Allen Edmonds, Blowfish Malibu, and Sam Edelman brands, hired Liz Dunn as SVP of corporate development and strategic communications
Wilson Sporting Goods drops Limited-Edition MDA Shamrocks Glove
Wilson Sporting Goods joins annual MDA Shamrocks campaign with introduction of limited-edition glove.
Lexus Signs Zalatoris to Golf Ambassador Program
Lexus added Dallas-based Will Zalatoris to its roster of golf champions. The partnership began before the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, FL.
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