Is Interbike The Next Show To Move?
Earlier dates could burden staffs during the busy summer months, but most retailers agree, it will help with the buying process.
Nike Expands Metcon (Aka CrossFit) Reach
Nike first introduced the Metcon training shoe three years ago, made for the intended use of cross training, or in other words, CrossFit.
Smith & Wesson Stockholders Approve Name Change
“We believe that American Outdoor Brands Corporation is a name that truly represents our broad and growing array of brands and businesses in the shooting, hunting and rugged outdoor enthusiast markets.”
Nike Skateboarding Taps Koston And Mariano’s Numbers Brand
Nike SB looked to skaters Eric Koston and Guy Mariano, who recently launched their own brand Numbers, for a December collaboration.
FA, Nike Lock Down Contract Through 2030
The 12-year deal will continue to see the swoosh design and supply apparel to all 24 England teams based at St. George’s Park.
Academy Sports Partners With Houston School District
Academy Sports gains exclusive naming rights to the school district’s Student Activities Complex, home to Jack Rhodes Memorial Stadium, as part of a new ten-year deal.
24 Hour Fitness Opens In Kissimmee, FL
The new, 40,000-square-foot club features a modern design and open-floor plan.
Gold’s Gym Projects 47 New Doors In 2017
Fueled by a growing demand for fitness, an influx of new franchise partners and the global recognition of the heritage gym brand, the company opened 66 new locations around the world in 2016.
Epoch Lacrosse To Sponsor National Lacrosse League
Epoch Lacrosse will provide stick heads and shafts, mesh, gloves, pads and bags for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Rabbit Signs Ultrarunner Ashley Nordell
Rabbit, the California-based running apparel company for men and woman, added Ashley Nordell as its newest member of their RADrabbitPRO team.
Interbike Considering Earlier Show
Interbike, owned by Emerald Expositions, is exploring a move to mid-to-late June or mid-to-late July from mid-September. It’s also considering leaving Las Vegas.
Johnson Outdoors Stung By Weakness In Outdoor and Diving
The maker of tents, fishing kayaks and diving gear had a rougher than usual finish its fiscal year.
Footaction Unveils Winter Docuseries On ‘Cuffing Style’
The Footaction series guides men on how to revamp their winter “cuffing season” style, with help from celebrity couple and style icons Iman Shumpert and Teyana Taylor.
IOC Grants Provisional Recognition To USA Cheer
This provisional recognition means the ICU will be able to petition the IOC for inclusion in future Olympic Games after the initial three-year provisional time period has concluded.
Anaheim Locks Big USA Sports Contracts
Sports Anaheim signed partnership agreements with USA Water Polo, USA Volleyball and USA Badminton.
