Roka Partners With British Triathlon
Roka Sports Inc. and British Triathlon revealed a new partnership today that makes the Dallas-based performance multi-sport brand as the Official Swim Category Sponsor of British Triathlon.
HSN’s Mindy Grossman To Lead Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International Inc. appointed Mindy Grossman as president and chief executive officer effective July 2017.
OutDoor In Friedrichshafen Focuses On Running
At this year’s OutDoor in Friedrichshafen the subject of running will be presented for the first time in a special Running Center, removing the boundaries between trail running and classic running.
Adidas Partners With World OutGames Miami
Making its U.S. debut, the event will welcome LGBTQI athletes from more than 40 countries, many where homosexuality remains illegal and hidden.
Deckers Shares Pop On Acquisition Talk
Shares of Deckers Outdoor Corp. rose $1.81, or 3.1 percent, on Wednesday to $60.55 after it reported it was exploring a sale. The move comes as activist investors had pushed for a sale.
How Bad Were The Tax Refund Delays?
Hibbett Sports Inc., in slashing its guidance for the year, joined a number of retailers finding the delay in tax refunds created a worse-than-expected drag on first-quarter sales.
GoPro Adds Board Member
Susan Lyne is the founder and president of AOL-backed investment fund BBG Ventures and former president of ABC Entertainment.
Ping Acquires Nike Golf Patents
Nike has sold five golf equipment patents to Karsten Manufacturing Corp., the parent of the Ping golf brand, according to a report from the Portland Business Journal.
Hibbett Slashes Guidance On Weak First Quarter
Hibbett Sports slashed its full-year guidance by 30 cents a share as first-quarter same-store sales are expected to decline between 4 percent and 5 percent.
Newton Running’s Danny Abshire’s Exits In Reorganization
Newton Running’s co-founder Danny Abshire has exited the company and Jerry Lee, the company’s other co-founder and original investor, has returned as the firm’s company’s CEO and primary shareholder as part of a reorganization.
Deckers Brands Announces Review Of Strategic Alternatives
Deckers Brands announced it’s exploring a broad range of strategic alternatives, including a sale.
Run Specialty’s Digital Disconnection
According to interviews with executives attending the industry’s premier race, the Boston Marathon, many local running shops are struggling to adapt to the shift toward digital retailing.
Vibram To Launch Blue Carrarmato Sole At Struktur
Vibram’s new Footwear Customization Lab will be on hand providing all of the event’s attendees with a complimentary blue Carrarmato resole celebrating the 80th anniversary of the design.
Injinji Launches Redesigned Website
The company behind the Original Performance Toesock revealed its new site, a collaboration with San Diego marketing agency Digital Operative, along with two new product lines.
DonJoy Performance Signs Brandon Ingram
As an ambassador, Ingram will promote the use of braces and support sleeves for injury prevention and recovery.
