Under Armour Partners with Wicomico County Public Schools
Wicomico County Public Schools in Maryland reached an agreement with Team Distributors Inc. to outfit all its varsity athletes in Under Armour gear.
NikeLab Enters High-fashion Collaboration With Balmain Designer
NikeLab enlisted French designer French Olivier Rousteing in the company’s second collaboration for NikeLab Summer of Sport series, which blends athletic and high-fashion design concepts.
Title Boxing Club Adds to Ownership Team
Title Boxing Club International, a fast-growing boxing gym franchise, added to its existing ownership team including names from the NFL and franchise industry.
Brooks Running Co. Survey: Running Fuels Creative Thinking
Brooks Running Company conducted its fourth annual Brooks Global Run Happy Report, which showed that running rejuvenates creative juices and improves mood.
2XU Adds Global Team Wear Manager
2XU North America, a leading athletic compression and performance apparel company, welcomed Greg Demgen to the position of team wear sales and service manager.
Foot Locker’s Q1 Meets Wall Street Targets
Foot Locker Inc. reported earnings in the first quarter increased 3.8 percent to $191 million, or $1.39 a share, matching Wall Street’s consensus estimate. Same-store sales rose 2.9 percent. The period marked its 25th consecutive quarter of sales and profit increases.
FDA Releases Modernized Nutrition Facts Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues a newly designed nutrition facts label for packaged foods sold in the U.S. which highlights certain areas such as calories, total fat and sodium. The purpose of the redesign was purportedly to help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families. “This is […]
Dick’s and The North Face Make Commitment to Healthier America
Active lifestyle companies Dick’s Sporting Goods and The North Face made commitments to the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA).
IAAF Votes on Russian Track & Field Participation at RIO
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will vote on June 17, 2016 on whether the Russian track & field team will be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics.
Wanderlust, Adidas Group Announce Fall “Mindful Triathlon” Tour Dates
Wanderlust, producer of yoga lifestyle events throughout the world, in partnership with Adidas Group, revealed the dates and locations for its Fall, North Wanderlust 108- a uniquely designed “mindful triathlon.”
Crunch Gym Opens Franchise in Tampa, FL
Crunch, a franchise health club chain will open its newest franchise location at 4055 South Dale Mabry Ave in Tampa, FL during fall 2016.
Fitbit Expands Blaze, Alta Market to China
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) expanded its market of the Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Alta devices, now making them available to users in China.
Adidas Extends Deal With Middlesbrough Football Club
Adidas extended its deal with Middlesbrough Football Club. Adidas has sponsored the England Premier League club since 2009.
Hibbett Sports Re-elects Directors Through 2019
Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: HIBB), an athletic specialty retailer, reported on its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders where two directors were re-elected for three-year terms that expire in 2019. These directors include Michael J. Newsome and Alton E. Yother.
Foot Locker’s Richard Johnson Adds Chairman to Title
Foot Locker, Inc. said its board of directors elected Richard A. Johnson, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective May 18, 2016.
