The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) shared that Amazon has joined the SFIA Board of Directors, to be represented by Fouzan Mansuri, director and category leader for Sports & Fitness at Amazon.
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SFIA To Launch Product Showcase At 2017 Industry Leaders Summit
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the launch of the inaugural Innovative Product Showcase at the 2017 Industry Leaders Summit.
Half-Marathon Finishers Dip For Second Straight Year
A total of 1.9 million runners finished a half marathon in the U.S. in 2016, down from the record high of just over two million finishers in 2014 and slightly down from the 1.986 million total in 2015, according to Running USA’s 2016 Annual Half Marathon Report. While participation dropped, there were a record 2,800 U.S. half marathon events in 2016, up from 2,700 in 2015.
SFIA’s Bill Sells Recalls Alexandria Baseball Practice Shooting
“It’s a little early for fireworks.” That’s what Bill Sells, VP for government relations at SFIA, literally said at 7:15 a.m. last Wednesday after hearing the first “pop” from a gunmen’s rifle at a baseball practice session of Republican lawmakers preparing for the next day’s Congressional Baseball Game.
One-On-One With Walt USA Director Of Sales Dave Chandler
With a newly expanded production facility now open in Logan, UT, the sock manufacturer is working to “cut production lead times with innovative speed to market programs,” Chandler told SGB.
Georgia Tech To Exit Russell Athletic Contract
Georgia Tech plans to leave Russell Athletic when its apparel contract expires in June 2018, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Zalando Aims To Double Revenue By 2020
Zalando is seeking to double its revenues by 2020, Rubin Ritter, its co-chief executive, said at a media event. The executive made the prediction while announcing that Europe’s biggest pure online fashion retailer had formed partnerships with Nike and H&M and the Bestseller group.
USPA Global Licensing Appoints COO
J. Michael Prince comes to USPA Global Licensing after serving as president and COO of global fashion brand Cole Haan.
Lonzo Ball Stars In Foot Locker Father’s Day Commercial
While three other draft prospects are featured in the commercial, the most notable reflections on Father’s Day not suprisingly came from Lonzo Ball, whose father has been regularly making headlines for his commentary
Fanatics Appoints Mindy Grossman To Board
Fanatics Inc. appointed Mindy Grossman, the former CEO of HSN and incoming CEO of Weight Watchers, to its board.
Bass Pro Named To List of “America’s Most Reputable Companies”
Bass Pro Shops has been named one of “America’s Most Reputable Companies” by Forbes magazine in recognition of the public’s trust in the organization.
Michael Jordan Still Leads Shoe Deals
According to Forbes, Michael Jordan, the endorser that put Nike on the map, again ranked far ahead of other players in royalties from shoe deals. Jordan earned $110 million last year, according to the business magazine.
Oiselle, Polartec Unveil ‘Birdstrike’ Film In Partnership With REI
Team Birdstrike’s experience in The Speed Project is documented in a short film, which will debut at REI as a part of its Force Of Nature campaign.
Under Armour Introduces Footwear Customization Platform
Under Armour unveiled a new platform allowing customers to customize athletic shoes by uploading their own images and selecting prints and colors.
Industry’s Leaders Partner To Support Climate Agreement
Nike, The North Face, Columbia Sportswear Co. and a number of other industry brands joined more than 1,000 subnational entities, including governors, mayors, college and university leaders, and business of all sizes, who have signed an open letter underscoring their continued commitment to the Business Backs Low-Carbon USA initiative and to the Paris Climate Agreement.