Coros Wearables Inc., makers of GPS watches, introduced six new road runners to its pro athlete team. led by two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon Champion Des Linden.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Topgolf Plans To Open Second Location In Charlotte
Topgolf Entertainment Group announced plans to open a second Topgolf venue in Charlotte, NC. The new location will open near UNC Charlotte, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Northlake Mall.
Shimano Acquires Pioneer Cycle Sports Assets
Pioneer, the cycling power meter specialist, has signed an agreement to transfer its cycle sports business to Shimano.
Nike Announces Strategic Distributor Partnerships In Brazil, Argentina, Chile And Uruguay
Nike Inc. announced it is transitioning its Nike Brand business in Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay to strategic distributor partnerships, enabling a more profitable, capital-efficient and value-accretive business model. A one-time, non-recurring charge related to foreign exchange of approximately $425 million will be taken.
GoPro’s Revenues Jump 40 Percent In Q4
GoPro Inc. reported sales rose 40 percent in the fourth quarter along with strong earnings gains although both were short of Wall Street’s targets.
Mizuno Signs Ronda Rousey
Mizuno has signed Ronda Rousey as the newest addition to the Mizuno roster of athletes in North America. She had been with Reebok.
Andre Iguodala Joins Comcast Ventures’ Catalyst Fund
Comcast Ventures, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, announced Andre Iguodala has joined its Catalyst Fund as a venture partner.
Nautilus Announces $70M Credit Facility
Nautilus Inc. announced the closing of a new five-year $70 million senior secured credit facility, consisting of a new $55 million asset-based revolver and a $15 million term loan with Wells Fargo Bank, NA.
Georgia Gwinnett College Signs Deal With Nike, BSN Sports
Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, GA signed a multi-year apparel partnership with Nike and BSN Sports for the college’s six intercollegiate teams.
Adidas Closes Numerous Stores In China
Adidas said it was closing a “considerable” number of its stores in China due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report from Reuters.
USA Football Grant Program Applications Open For 2020
Youth, middle school and high school football programs may apply now through March 9 for USA Football’s equipment grant program, offering $1 million in resources to benefit young athletes. Vendor partners include Riddell, Gilman Gear, Shadowman Sports and Catapult.
Foot Locker Launches New Membership Program
Foot Locker Inc. announced the North America rollout of FLX, its new membership program unifying all Foot Locker, Inc. brands under one easy-to-use platform.
Nike Provides Update On Impact of Coronavirus In China
In the context of the evolving dynamics related to the coronavirus in China, Nike Inc. said it is prioritizing the health and safety of its store associates and partners, in cooperation with local authorities. Similar to others in the marketplace, approximately half of Nike-owned stores have been temporarily closed, with corresponding dynamics across its partner stores.
Baseball Express Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Baseball Express, the oldest continuously operating online baseball store in the country, is celebrating its 30th year in business in 2020. Exclusive content and retrospectives looking back on the last 30 years in baseball and at the company throughout the month of February are planned.
Dick’s To Make $5M Donation To Support Girls’ Soccer
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced its 2020 Women’s Initiative highlighted by The Dick’s Foundation’s $5 million grant to U.S. Soccer Foundation’s ‘United for Girls’ Initiative. The retailer has also become the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of USA Softball.
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