The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Youth Sports Strategy, the first federal roadmap that outlines steps that the Nation can take to ensure that all youth have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports – regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, ability or ZIP code.
Category: Sports/Fitness
Report: Fitbit Exploring Sale
Fitbit is in discussions with Qatalyst Partners, an investment bank, an investment bank, exploring the possibility of a sale, according to Reuters.
Gymshark Opens North American Headquarters In Denver
Gymshark, the U.K.-based fitness apparel start-up, has set up North American headquarters in downtown Denver, according to the Denver Business Journal.
Asics Partners With The Mouratoglou Academy
Asics has announced it will become the official tennis footwear and apparel partner of the prestigious Mouratoglou Academy, as part of a multi-year deal.
Bauer Hockey Signs Andrew ‘Nasher’ Telfer
Bauer Hockey announced a new partnership with hockey influencer and gaming star Andrew ‘Nasher’ Telfer.
New Balance Offers Employees Tuition-Free Path To College Degree
New Balance Athletics, Inc. announced an agreement with Purdue University Global that provides a new tuition benefit program for its associates in the U.S.
Nike Expands Partnership With China High School Basketball League
Nike is partnering with the China School Sports Federation [CSSF] to expand the China High School Basketball League [CHBL], increasing the league’s intranational reach, investing in league marketing strategies and providing playing apparel beginning in the 2019-20 season.
Fanatics Appoints Nike Exec As CFO
Fanatics appointed Michener (Mich) Chandlee as chief financial officer. Chandlee, who brings to Fanatics nearly 30 years of global finance experience – including the last 18 years with Nike – will oversee the business and financial planning, accounting, investor relations, purchasing, tax, treasury and divisional finance for the company.
Riddell And Peyton Manning Award Equipment Grants To Smarter Football Winners
Riddell and Peyton Manning awarded equipment grants to 10 unique football organizations as part of the 2019 Smarter Football initiative.
Nike’s Colin Kaepernick Ad Wins Emmy
Nike’s controversial “Dream Crazy” commercial featuring Colin Kaepernick won the Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Commercial.
Adidas In The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices For 20 Years
Adidas has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the twentieth time in a row. In addition to being again included in the indices, Adidas was ranked best in its industry in the criteria of Brand Management, Information Security/Cyber Security & System Availability, Environmental Policy & Management Systems, Operational Eco-Efficiency, Social Reporting and Talent Attraction & Retention.
Xponential Fitness Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Xponential Fitness, the largest curator of boutique fitness brands in the world, announced that Michael Abramson has been appointed chief operating officer.
Bauer Hockey And GuardLab Announce Mouthguard Collaboration
GuardLab Inc., a New York-based maker of mouthguards utilizing 3D scanning technology, collaborated Bauer Hockey to supply a new line of Bauer APEX and APEX Lite Mouthguards.
Four More Businesses Qualify For NSGA Verified Independent Dealer Program
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) announced four more retailers and dealers in the sports industry who have achieved Verified Independent Dealer status. The four are: AMgC Sports (North Attleboro, MA), California Pro Sports (Palos Verdes, CA), Capitol Varsity Sports (Oxford, OH) and KoSports Hockey Source For Sports (Canonsburg, PA)
Science in Sport Appoints CFO
Specialist performance nutrition firm Science in Sport (SiS) announced the appointment of James Simpson as chief financial officer. He joins Science in Sport from ASOS, the fashion e-tailer.
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