Blending inspiration from the future while drawing from Puma’s iconic heritage, the company introduces a progressive and futuristic approach to running with the Inhale and the AI-generated Inverse.
Category: Sports/Fitness
EXEC: Peloton Shares Rise on Double Upgrade from Bank of America
Peloton’s PTON shares rose nearly 4 percent on Monday, November 4, and shares are up ~14 percent since the company reported its results before the market opened last Thursday, October 31.
Adidas x David Beckham Celebrate 30 Years of the Predator with Latest Collab
The latest Predator 24 boot is made of white canvas in a two-tone colorway. For the first time, the shoe features the Adidas brand trefoil. A lifestyle apparel collection inspired by 1970s silhouettes completes the collection.
Rawlings Announces 2024 Gold Glove Award Winners
Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners are honored for the best individual fielding performances at each American League and National League position. To determine the winners of the 18 defensive position awards, each team’s manager and up to six coaches on staff voted from a pool of qualified players in their league and could not vote for players from their own team.
1440 Foods Acquires Fitcrunch, CEO Assumes Same Role at 1440
Founded in 2012 by Bakery Barn and celebrity chef Robert Irvine, Fitcrunch manufactures high-protein snacks catering to consumers with active lifestyles. Fitcrunch CEO Patrick Cornacchiulo will become the CEO of 1440.
PXG Launches Apparel Pop-Up in Scottsdale Fashion Square
While PXG has three standalone retail stores in the Greater Phoenix metro area and operates 25 stores in the U.S., this is the company’s first apparel and accessories-only shop.
Study: Boys Participation Declines; Increased Specialization Tops Youth Sports Concerns
Kids have returned to pre-COVID sports participation levels. However, some worrisome trends in the Aspen Institute’s National State of Play 2024 report highlight that boys continue to play fewer sports and kids are specializing in one sport rather than multiple, even more so post-pandemic.
ColdVentures Taps Former Camelbak Exec as Strategic Advisor
Joss Warburton most recently served as VP of product and innovation at CamelBak. Previously, he played key roles in PepsiCo’s sports and nutrition portfolio, which includes the pioneering hydration brand Gatorade.
Study: Out-of-Stocks Drive 66 Percent of Consumers to Another Retailer
“‘Right product, right place, right time’ echoes in every retail conference room. Yet as retailers have expanded their online assortments and marketplaces to attract new customers and traffic, it’s become more challenging to avoid frustrating shoppers when they can’t find their size or their desired item in-store.”
Ōura Acquires Sparta Science
Integrating the technology, Oura expects the insights will add a further level of support for its corporate wellness, healthcare, and government clients.
Vuori Opens London Flagship Store on Regent Street
Vuori opened a flagship store on London’s Regent Street, marking its second location in London and its first flagship internationally. It also operates flagships in Encinitas, CA location near its headquarters and in Manhattan.
Crunch Franchisee to Open Fitness Facility in Green Bay, WI
The 31,000-square-foot fitness facility in Green Bay, WI, is operated by Crunch Fitness franchise Ken and Brian McGlone of MFG Green Bay, Inc.
Equinox Appoints CFO and Chief People Officer
The U.S.-based luxury fitness company and health club headquartered in New York City, hired Matt Dunnigan as CFO on October 22. Koback Pursel will assume the position of chief people officer on December 2.
EXEC: Fox Factory’s Specialty Sports Segment Gets Q3 Lift from Marucci and Bike
The SSG segment, which includes the Fox Factory, Marucci, Easton cycling, and Race Face brands, posted net sales of $150 million in Q3, compared to $72 million in Q3 last year, with nearly $50 million coming from the acquisition of Marucci.
Nike Appoints New Chief Diversity Officer
Kizmet Mills was previously a senior director in Nike’s DEI division. Her role becomes effective on November 11. She replaces James Loduca who announced his exit on LinkedIn.
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