Running USA: Marathon Finishers See Rare Decline
Running USA said the number of U.S. marathon finishers declined in 2015, with a total of 509,000 finishers in the marathon in the U.S., down from the record high of 550,600 finishers in 2014.
Under Armour Hires Fashion Designer to Drive Sportswear Line
Under Armour appointed fashion designer Tim Coppens to serve as executive creative director of a new collection called UAS, which stands for Under Armour Sportswear.
Nike Sues Olympic Hopeful in Contract Dispute
Nike Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Boris Berian, a top contender for the U.S. Olympic Team in the 800 meters, to prevent him from wearing New Balance merchandise at upcoming high-profile events.
Scheels Unveils Visa Card for Its Biggest Spenders
Scheels All Sports launched an elite version of its branded Visa card for existing cardholders who spend at least $25,000 a year with the retailer.
Eddie Bauer Pledges $50,000 to Every Kid in a Park Initiative
Eddie Bauer pledged a $50,000 donation to the National Park Foundation’s Field Trip Grants supporting the Every Kid in a Park initiative.
NBA Finals Project Nike to Bow to Under Armour, Again
The NBA Finals tip off June 2 with a great rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors — aka, Nike versus Under Armour.
Beachbody Fitness Branches Into Apparel, Footwear
Beachbody, a provider of in-home and gym-based fitness programs, including P90X, 21 Day Fix and Insanity, appointed of Global Brand Partners Pte. Ltd. as its global licensee for footwear and apparel.
SIA to Move HQ Out West
The trade organization will make the decision by the end of June to move from its current Washington D.C. metro location in McLean, VA to one of “two snow industry hubs” out West.
Vans Partners with Nintendo on Collection
Vans partnered with Nintendo on an extensive collection of footwear, apparel and accessories celebrating the early days of video games.
More Than Two Million Pledged to Run on Global Running Day
More than two million people from more than 165 countries pledged to run on Global Running Day on June 1. From New York to New Zealand, there were scheduled to be running events and activities taking place across the country and around the world. The first-ever Million Kid Run.
Perry Ellis Appoints COO
Perry Ellis International Inc. appointed David Enright as chief operating officer.
SFIA ‘Start-Up Challenge’ Deadline Extended
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has extended its submissions deadline for the inaugural ‘Start-Up Challenge’, which will take place at the 2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit (ILS) in Denver, CO, September 14-15, 2016.
Peak Signs Matthew Dellavedova
Peak, the Chinese athletic footwear brand, signed Matthew Dellavedova, the back-up point guard of the Cleveland Cavaliers, to a three-year endorsement deal.
Teva Enters First Celebrity Collaboration
Teva, a division of Deckers Brands, entered its first celebrity collaboration with Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko.
Body Labs: Returns of Online Apparel and Footwear Sapping Retail Profits
Body Labs estimated that up to a quarter of apparel and footwear acquired online in the United States last year was returned due to sizing issues.
