Jordan Brand Opens New Store In Milan
Jordan Brand opened its first World of Flight concept store in Milan, Italy. In a statement, the company described the store as “the future of Jordan retail.”
Life Time Survey: Building Muscle Tops Weight Loss As Primary Focus For 2023
Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey of more than 1,000 fitness enthusiasts found that although separated by just two percent, building muscle topped weight loss as the primary focus for the year ahead, an increase of 10 percent from last year’s survey and a departure from “losing weight,” which typically tops most New Year’s resolution lists year after year.
DMSE Sports Hires Director Of Events
Event operations organization DMSE Sports hired Meryl Leventon as a director of events, leading event planning and managing its team of senior event managers.
Eastbay To Shutter At End Of The Year
Eastbay announced on its website that it will close at the end of the month.
Report: NFL Invests In Nobull
The National Football League (NFL) has made an investment in training apparel and footwear brand Nobull via the league’s 32 Equity investment fund.
Peloton To Offer Refurbished Bikes
Peloton Interactive, Inc. has launched a new program, Peloton Certified Refurbished, selling refurbished bikes in the U.S. and Canada at a discount of up to $500 over a new bike.
Pacific Cycle Recalls Two Bike Models
Pacific Cycle is recalling its Igniter and Bubble Pop 20-inch kids’ bikes because of a fall hazard involving the handlebar.
Beachbody Expands Board Of Directors
The Beachbody Company, Inc. appointed Ann Lundy, senior vice president corporate finance and internal audit at Activision Blizzard, to its Board of Directors and Chair of its Audit Committee effective January 3, 2023.
Li Ning Company Adds Independent Non-Executive Director To Board
The board of directors of Li Ning Company, Ltd. appointed Wang Yajuan as an independent non-executive director, effective December 21.
Connexa Sports Technologies Receives Delisting Warning
Connexa Sports Technologies, the parent of Slinger Bag, has received a non-compliance letter from the Nasdaq exchange after failing to file its form 10-Q for the fiscal second quarter ended October 31.
Report: U.S. Holiday Season Retail Sales See Strong Results Aided By Inflation
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, increased 7.6 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to a report from Mastercard SpendingPulse.
1847 Holdings Acquires ICU Eyewear
A wholly-owned subsidiary of 1847 Holdings, LLC signed an agreement to acquire ICU Eyewear Holdings, Inc., a designer of over-the-counter, non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, blue light-blocking eyewear, sun readers, and outdoor specialty sunglasses.
IHRSA Appoints Two New Board Members
The IHRSA health and fitness trade association elected Bill Davis, CEO, ABC Fitness Solutions, and Erik Lindseth, VP & general counsel, Life Time, Inc., to its Board of Directors at its November meeting.
Equinox’s Chief Legal Officer Jumps To Tailored Brands
Tailored Brands, Inc. hired Yen D. Chu as EVP, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective December 26. Chu joins Tailored Brands with more than 25 years of brand and consumer-facing experience for both private and publicly-traded companies.
Netflix To Stream Nike Training Club Content For Members
Netflix reported it will begin streaming Nike Training Club workouts as part of its content, effective December 30.
