CSG Names Three Global VPs
The new executives will manage product, engineering and marketing for CSG, which owns Cannondale, GT, Sugoi and other premium cycling brands.
New York Road Runners Take Stance On Doping
New York Road Runners, a premier community running organization, introduced a new anti-doping initiative, NYRR Run Clean.
CIAA Moves 2016 Football Championship To Salem
The CIAA moves events to Salem, VA after announcing it would no longer hold champion events in Durham, NC due to its upholding of the HB2 law.
ITC Vets MTB Duty-Relief Petitions
On September 28, 2016, SFIA announced that it has begun working with its members on petitions for ITC consideration.
Nike X Rostarr Blends Running And Calligraphy
The swoosh has merged the artist’s calligraphy-inspired drawings with popular pieces within running footwear and apparel.
Nike Handily Tops Teen Survey
Nike was by far the most popular apparel brand among teens in Piper Jaffray’s 32nd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens research survey. Among footwear brands, Nike again dominated with the remaining top five, in order, including Vans, Converse, Adidas and Steve Madden.
Orangetheory Hits 500
The fitness franchise opened its 500th studio, located in Seattle-Ballard, WA, and brought Fox Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews on board as brand ambassador.
Topgolf Brings 500 Jobs To New Jersey
Available positions include: servers, bartenders, kitchen, maintenance and guest services staff.
CKO Kickboxing Opens In Myrtle Beach
The gym is owned by franchisee Tamarin Vuotto, a former food management executive.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Shoe Carnival Appoints Athletic Footwear Buyer
Clint Pierce most recently served as senior vice president general merchandise manager for footwear and apparel at Sports Authority.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Study: Playing Pokémon Go Extends Life Expectancy
Highly engaged Pokémon Go players are getting an average of 26 percent more physical activity than they were before playing the mobile game, according to the study from Stanford University and Microsoft.
