Report: Nike Signs Buddy Hield
Nike has signed Buddy Hield, expected to become a top-ten pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, to an endorsement, according to The Vertical.
Report: Adidas Signs Jaylen Brown
Adidas has reportedly signed Jaylen Brown, a projected 2016 lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Asics Adds Amateur Runners to Beat the Sun Challenge
Asics announced that amateur runners Sarah Brown (Ariz.), Benjamin Farrell (Md.), and Kelsey Landrum (Texas) have been selected to take part in the ‘Beat the Sun’ challenge.
Father’s Day Spending Expected to Reach Record
Consumers are expected to spend an average $125.92 for the holiday, up from last year’s $115.57, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey.
Lanzhou Marathon Swept by African Finishers; Times and Prizes Slump
The Chinese Lanzhou International Marathon, held June 11 2016, was dominated by African athletes, who swept the top three men’s and women’s podium positions.
Who Runs The World? Women
The Running and Fitness Event for Women took camp in the Windy City on June 9-10, 2016 for a short-n-sweet show that reiterated the famous Beyoncé chant, “Who runs the world? Girls.”
Topgolf Hillsboro Marks 27th Location
Topgolf will open its 27th location in Hillsboro, OR come late July, 2016. Approximately 450 new jobs have been opened to accommodate the new facility.
Team USA’s Phelps and Lloyd Join Krave Jerky Roster
Krave, a jerky brand popular amongst athletes, formed exclusive partnerships with 22-time U.S. Olympic Medalist Michael Phelps and two-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Polartec CEO Defends Closing of Factory; Union Issues Plea to Patagonia
Saving companies and American manufacturing jobs, particularly in the textile industry, is not for the faint of heart.
Under Armour Designer Returns in Larger Industry Battle for Talent
Three months after leaving to take a job with Nike, Dave Dombrow, the mastermind behind the Curry 1, is coming home to Under Armour and getting a promotion.
Team Dealer Market Draws Nearly 200 to Charlotte, NC
Attendance at the three-day Team Dealer Market organized by reps in the Carolinas rebounded this year as the event returned to Charlotte, NC after a one year detour.
Gatorade, NFL, NBA Host Beat the Heat Campaign
The Gatorade Company has partnered with several top professional athletes for the Gatorade Beat the Heat educational campaign, focusing on the importance of hydration.
UPS Report: Online Shoppers Embracing In-Store Pickup
Half of U.S. shoppers who buy online ship to a physical store, according to UPS’s fifth annual Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
NOMAD Aquatics and Fitness Transfers Ownership
NOMAD Aquatics and Fitness, a swim and fitness facility in Huntersville, NC has been sold to new owner Mark Minier by way of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.
Under Armour Steals Back Curry Shoe Designer From Nike
Under Armour’s former Senior Vice President of Creative Footwear and Accessories, Dave Dombrow, will return to the brand as Chief Design Officer, beginning Aug. 1, 2016, three months after previously deciding to go to Nike.
