Topgolf To Host Event At Safeco Field
At the event, dubbed Topgolf Crush, players hitting balls from the grandstands will aim for giant targets ranging from 40-150 yards away on the outfield.
Crunch To Open Spanish Gyms With Cristiano Ronaldo
Crunch, the U.S.-based health club chain, will launch CR7 clubs, a new fitness initiative in collaboration with soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Club Champion Signs David Leadbetter
The golf coach, who has guided players to 20 Major Championship titles and over 100 individual worldwide tournament victories, will join the company in advocating for the benefits of club fitting.
The Solace Of Winter Running
As camaraderie and warmth beckon from the fitness studio, we hit the snow running and remember the reasons to be a tribe of one.
Digital Sports Network Scout Media Files For Bankruptcy
Scout Media Inc. filed for chapter 11 protection with plans to sell what remains of the business at an auction next month.
Nike’s Mark Parker To Be Recognized By NRF As The Visionary 2017
The National Retail Federation will name Nike Chairman, President and CEO Mark Parker “The Visionary,” a new honor intended to recognize outstanding retail industry leaders, during the 2017 NRF Foundation Gala January 15 in New York City.
VF Corp. Makes Commitment To Gender Parity
VF Corporation, in partnership with the Paradigm for Parity coalition, has made a commitment to achieving gender parity throughout its corporate leadership structure by 2030.
Is Team Sports Participation Bouncing Back?
While niche sports like rugby and lacrosse continued to lead gains, established, traditional sports including basketball and baseball saw a pickup in recent years.
Fitbox Secures Investment From Rebecca Minkoff
The partnership with the monthly activewear subscription box service and Minkoff came about when founder and app developer Gregory Lowe presented his startup on an episode of Project Runway: Fashion Startup to the show’s panel of judges, which included Minkoff.
Champs Sports Campaign Stars Dak Prescott And Desiigner
Episode Two of “The Moment” shows the Dallas Cowboys quarterback leading the audience through his daily routines.
Aisle Talk, Week Of December 12
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
HanesBrands To Divest Australian Flooring And Pillow Businesses
The businesses are noncore operations acquired as part of Hanes’ July 2016 purchase of Pacific Brands Limited of Australia.
Charles River Apparel Donates 2,900 Jackets
The Massachusetts-based manufacturer is donating jackets to Christmas In The City, a Boston-area organization that helps homeless kids and their families.
New Balance Sees Big Gains From ‘American-Made’ Military Provision
A provision requiring the Department of Defense to provide military recruits with American-made shoes could mean an additional 250,000 sneakers a year, according to Brendan Melley, New Balance’s director of manufacturing.
Wintry Weather Expected To Boost Weekend Sales
While the cold and snow will continue to drive seasonal merchandise into shoppers’ baskets, disruptions to store traffic and travel are anticipated to start the weekend, according to Planalytics.
