Skechers Performance LA Marathon Partners with Venice Marathon
The Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon and Venice Marathon joined together for a strategic partnership designed to highlight the Sketchers running events on an international scale.
GracedByGrit Forms Retail Partnership with The Bay Club
Women’s athletic apparel company GracedByGrit formed a retail partnership with The Bay Club Company, a modernized country club network with more than 20 locations in California.
Anti-counterfeiting Group Backs Away From Plan to Admit Alibaba
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition backed off plans to create a new membership category to admit Alibaba and has hired a firm to investigate its own corporate governance procedures under intense pressure from some of its members.
NSGA: New Overtime Rule to Greatly Effect Sporting Goods Industry
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) issued a reminder for its members to be aware of a significant new rule unveiled by the Obama Administration through the Department of Labor (DOL).
Tennis Industry Association Partners with Sports Club Advisors of Chicago
The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) entered a strategic partnership with Sports Club Advisors (SCA) of Chicago in the areas of strategic management and financial advisory services for tennis clubs and facilities.
Nike Strikes Major Deals With Barcelona and Chelsea
Nike reportedly to close to securing major deals with FC Barcelona and FC Chelsea, according to reports. The signings will make Barcelona the most lucrative global football contract, surpassing Manchester United.
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Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction
Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.
Denver Broncos Seek to Block Sale of Sports Authority’s Sponsorship Deal
The Denver Broncos are seeking to prevent Sports Authority from selling the Mile High Stadium naming rights and team sponsorship deal as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.
Adidas Partners with Pensole on Design Expedition
Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Adidas announced the launch of a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear design master class.
Olympia Sports Unlocks 223rd Retail Store
Olympia Sports opened its 223rd location at Nelson’s Corner Shopping Center- its fifth in the state of New Jersey.
U.S. Customs Issues Ruling on Country of Origin for Matrix Fitness Equipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of two pieces of Matrix exercise equipment.
Topgolf Opens Biggest Flagship To-date in Las Vegas
Topgolf will open the doors to its Las Vegas, NV location on May 19, 2016, sitting on eight acres of land behind the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth
Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
UN Taskforce to Better Include People With Disabilities in Health and Fitness Initiatives
The UN launched the USA UFIT Taskforce to ensure people with disabilities are better included in health and fitness initiatives.
