British Retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc is “significantly simplifying” its branded fashion offer through the divestment of 15 UK-based non-core fashion businesses to Frasers Group Plc.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Gyroor Recalls E-Bikes
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported it is working with Gyroor, a Chinese e-bike maker, to recall about 3,000 Gyroor C3 e-bikes because the battery packs could ignite.
Report: Holiday Shopping Seen As Lackluster In Early Season Review
The first two weeks of December did not bring much holiday cheer after a lackluster Black Friday and generally disappointing November results.
Foresight Sports Partners With Sportsbox AI
Foresight Sports, the maker of an optical launch monitor and golf simulation technology, reported it partnered with Sportsbox AI, the creator of single-camera markerless 3D motion capture on a mobile phone.
Marucci Sports To Open New Distribution Center
Marucci Sports, the Louisiana-based sporting goods brand, continues to expand its footprint, reported it will develop a 100,000-square-foot, Class A distribution center
RIA Elects New Board Members For 2023
The Running Industry Association (RIA) membership voted to approve to elect the suggested slate of new directors for 2023.
New Balance To Expand Operations At Skowhegan Plant
New Balance announced plans to invest $65 million in construction and capital equipment to double its production capacity to one million pairs of shoes at its factory in Skowhegan, ME.
November Retail Sales Dip 0.6 Percent
U.S. retail sales fell 0.6 percent in November from October but were up 6.5 percent year-over-year, the Department of Commerce reported. That compares with increases of 1.3 percent month over month and 8.3 percent year-over-year in October, which got a boost from earlier-than-usual holiday shopping driven by concerns that inflation would continue to increase prices.
Fleet Feet Plans To Open A Second Store In Pittsburgh
Fleet Feet is planning to open a second store in Pittsburgh in the near future. Look for more news next week on details once the store is open.
HLC Expands Sales Rep Coverage
HLC, the U.S. sales agent for Marin Bikes, hired seven outside market development reps to support its brands, IBDs and the cycling community.
PlayOn! Sports Names President And COO
PlayOn! Sports hired former Turner Sports COO Matt Hong as president and chief operating officer. In this newly created role, Hong will oversee day-to-day operations.
Rally House To Open Store In Iowa
Rally House plans to open a store in Ames, IA, home of the Iowa State Cyclones.
Genefit Adds To Sales Team
Genefit, a subsidiary of 3X4 Genetics, hired Daniel Guzman as head of enterprise sales and Tom Jobe as an enterprise sales lead.
Golftec Opens Location Outside Of Dallas
Golftec opened an instruction and club fitting center in Allen, TX. The 2,743-square-foot space at 977 TX-121 features five indoor bays powered by TecSwing using launch monitors from Foresight Sports for lessons, club fittings and practice.
Bentonville Becomes Headquarters For U.S. National Mountain Bike Team
USA Cycling reported that Bentonville, AR, was selected as the official training site for the U.S. National Mountain Biking Team.
SGB Today
Active Lifestyle Market Product and Brand Marketing Stories from SGB PRO PR and SGB Premium PR Partners
Post your Product or Marketing News in the SGB PR Portal