PSG Confirms Regulatory Inquiries
Performance Sports Group, which is facing a half dozen shareholder lawsuits, confirmed it is the subject of inquiries by US and Canadian securities regulators.
Parents Poised to Spend Less on Kids’ Sports
A new survey from American Express suggests sports will lose market share to other extracurricular activities, which are losing share to technology.
Performance Bicycle Sold to Bike Vendor ASI
Advanced Sports International (ASI), maker of Fuji, SE Kestral, Breezer and Phat Cycles bike brands, has acquired the nation’s largest independent bicycle retailer, Performance Bicycle, for an undisclosed amount.
PrimaLoft’s Martini to Lead Operations & Logistics
Martini has worked at the performance fabrics and insulation supplier in the role of operations and logistics Manager since 2013 with prior roles in quality and operations over the last decade.
Skechers Opens Store at World Trade Center in NYC
Located along the main level of the West Concourse near the WTC Transportation Hub, the store will be home to more than 350,000 daily visitors in the area and a key tourist destination, officials said.
Pro Volleyball Player Launches Fitness Program
Professional beach volleyball player and fitness model Lauren Sieckmann has engineered a wellness program dubbed the Whole Body Nutrition and Fitness Program.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Demolishes Fiscal Q2 Guidance
Faster than expected store liquidations by bankrupt rivals helped the retailer exceed its guidance in the just-ended quarter, but could also eat into back-to-school sales.
Performance Sports Group Cleans House at the Risk of Default
Sometimes you have to gut a house before attempting a remodel. New PSG CEO Harlan Kent has his company on the brink of default to try and save it.
Under Armour Founder May Acquire Baltimore Water Taxi Company
Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank is looking into purchasing a Baltimore-based water taxi company, Harbor Boating, with the goal of making ferries a better transportation option for citizens.
Is Reebok the Fittest Company in the Industry?
Reebok released a film called Humans of Reebok, illustrating the company’s unique fitness culture.
Adidas Originals Opens NYC Flagship
Adidas Originals will open a new U.S. flagship store on Spring Street in New York City on August 17.
ClickitGolf Reorganizes Under New Company and CEO
ClickitGolf.com, which buys and sells discounted rounds of golf at more than 300 courses around the country, announced that it reorganized under new parent company, ClickIt Golf, Inc., and hired Charlotte, NC entrepreneur David Moore as CEO.
Fanatics Names Former Adidas Talent as VP of Retail Sales for Fanatics Branded
Fanatics, a global leader for licensed sports merchandise, named Glen Giovanucci as vice president of retail sales for Fanatics Branded.
HockeyShot Grant Promotes Hockey Play for Underserved Youth
HockeyShot.com, the online specialty retailer of hockey training and skill-building products worldwide, has partnered with the FlipGive Fundraising digital platform to launch a hockey grant for underserved youth called, Get In The Game.
Executives Plot the Future of Tennis at TIA Tennis Forum
During the ninth annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, top tennis executives will present the latest research and plans that will contribute to growing the tennis industry.
