When asked about their top focus areas for the New Year, more than half (51 percent) of Americans said health and wellness while only 27 percent chose financial stability, according to the annual New Year’s Resolution Study conducted by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Justice Department To Review Google’s Pending Acquisition Of Fitbit
The U.S. Justice Department will review plans by Google to acquire Fitbit Inc for possible antitrust issues.
MP Brand Launches Phelps Test Team
MP Brand, Michael Phelp’s swim brand designed by Aqua Sphere, announced the launch of the Phelps Test Team, an all-new online platform designed for the global swimming community.
iFit Raises $200 Million To Accelerate Connected Fitness Category
iFit, the connected fitness streaming platform based in Logan, UT, announced the completion of a $200 million growth equity investment led by Pamplona Capital Management. iFit is owned by ICON Health & Fitness.
Nike Employees March At Headquarters For Women’s Rights
Hundreds of Nike employees on Monday marched in protest at its headquarters over the company’s treatment of women , according to local and national reports. This march took place as Nike reopened a building named after disgraced running coach Alberto Salazar, the coach of Nike’s shuttered Oregon Project.
Riddell Partners With NetVirta
Riddell entered a strategic partnership with tech company NetVirta to advance head protection with mobile 3D technology.
The Ironman Group Bolsters Global Partnership Leadership Team
The Ironman Group, a Wanda Sports Group company, announced the addition of Matt Wikstrom and Chris Marciani to its Global Partnership leadership team.
Balanced Body Wins MOTR Patent Infringement Suit In Chinese Court
Balanced Body, a leading resource for Pilates and integrated movement equipment and education, announced a favorable ruling in a trademark infringement lawsuit against Yongkang Elina Sports Equipment Co. for one of its leading products, the MOTR exercise device and system, in Chinese Court.
TaylorMade Golf Names Innocean USA Media Agency of Record
TaylorMade Golf announced that the company has selected Innocean USA as its agency of record to handle all media planning and media buying responsibilities for the brand.
Xenith Announces Collaboration With Rheon Labs
Xenith announced a long-term collaboration with UK-based Rheon Labs LTD., a technology company specializing in energy control and impact mitigation.
Safilo Group Acquires Blenders Eyewear
Safilo Group announced the acquisition of a 70 percent stake in the equity of Blenders Eyewear LLC, a San Diego-based online seller of sunglasses.
PVH’s Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Targets Receive Science Based Approval
PVH Corp., one of the world’s largest apparel companies and owner of brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Speedo, and Izod, announced that it received approval of its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets by the Science Based Target initiative, furthering its commitment to a zero-carbon economy.
DeSean Jackson Partners With The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation announced it is awarding Top Prospects Baseball facility in Los Angeles a $10,000 Sports Matter grant in partnership with pro football player DeSean Jackson, an ambassador for United Sports Brands – parent company of Shock Doctor, McDavid, and Cutters.
Decathlon To Acquire Hockey Brand Dita
French sports manufacturer and retailer Decathlon has reached an agreement on the acquisition of the hockey brand Dita from All Weather Sports.
The NFL And Amazon Web Services Partner On Player Health And Safety
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, and the National Football League (NFL) announced a new partnership with a goal of advancing player health and safety using AWS’s portfolio of services and expertise.
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