John Donahoe, CEO of Nike, sent a memo to employees regarding George Floyd’s death where he said, “Nike is opposed to bigotry” and supports the nationwide peaceful protests.
Category: Sports/Fitness
True Spec Opens Denver Custom Fitting Studio
True Spec Golf announced the opening of its newest outdoor fitting location at The Ridge at Castle Pines North in Denver, CO. This new location is the result of a partnership between True Spec and Troon.
NRF Chief Economist Said ‘Uncertainty Abounds’ In Predicting Recovery From Coronavirus Pandemic
While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
NRF Issues Statement On Incidents At Retail Stores
In response to the incidents involving retailers following the death of George Floyd, NRF’s President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement, “Defacing, looting and plundering businesses, whether viewed as a direct outgrowth of fury or an opportunistic act of vandalism and theft, impedes progress and healing.”
Ironman Unveils Safe Return To Racing Event Guidelines
Ironman has announced its Safe Return to Racing event guidelines, “a series of comprehensive operating principles prepared in accordance with industry standards for open air mass participation sporting events.”
SweatWorks Acquires WodRocket
SweatWorks, the digital agency that created Conquest Events, has completed the acquisition of WodRocket, a leading functional fitness event platform.
NSGA Makes Changes To Board Of Directors
Three changes to the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Board of Directors were made which include the start of a three-year term as Chairman for Pat Donnelley (Donnelley Sports, Inc.). Greg Miller (Universal Athletic) was selected as treasurer/chairman-elect and Ron Rugal (B&R Sporting Goods) joined the Board. Their appointments went into effect on June 1.
Roger Federer Ranked By Forbes As Sports Top Earner
Roger Federer became the first tennis player to rank as the world’s highest-paid athletes in Forbes’ 30-year history of ranking athlete earnings.
Sports Industry Takes A Stand Against Racial Injustice
Nike, Foot Locker Adidas, Brooks, Nordstrom, New Balance, and Under Armour were among the companies in the active lifestyle industry issuing statements and messages appealing for solidarity against racism amid the protests in the U.S. over the death of George Floyd.
NCAA Survey Shows Student-Athletes Grappling With Mental Health Issues
Since college sports were halted by the COVID-19 pandemic in March, most respondents in an NCAA student-athlete well-being survey reported experiencing high rates of mental distress. The survey, which was open from April 10-May 1 and had responses from more than 37,000 student-athletes, also showed 82 percent of respondents reported feeling positive or very positive about the support they are receiving from their coaches.
NCAA Offers Guidance For Bringing Athletes Back To Campus
The NCAA Sport Science Institute, in collaboration with the NCAA COVID-19 Advisory Panel has released Action Plan Considerations to help schools mitigate risks of COVID-19 spread as staff and student-athletes return.
Report: 24 Hour Fitness Exploring Bankruptcy
24 Hour Fitness is considering bankruptcy protection that could come in weeks as it seeks a financing package to stay open after the coronavirus pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Earwear And Wristbands Drive Q1 Growth In Wearables
Global shipments of wearable devices grew 29.7 percent year over year during the first quarter of 2020 (1Q20) as total device volume reached 72.6 million units according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. However, the growth was disproportionately spread across the various form factors as growth in wristbands and earwear/hearables was more than enough to offset the decline from smart and basic watches.
Slinger Bag Appoints Tom Dye As COO
Slinger Bag announced the appointment of Tom Dye as chief operating officer. He previously worked for Prince Global Sports, Wilson Sporting Goods and HazTek.
Premier League To Return June 17
The English Premier League, the most-watched league in the world, has agreed to a provisional return on June 17. Due to COVID-19, matches will take place behind closed doors.
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