Momentum Continues At Western Mountain Resorts
Spending reached record levels in August due to higher room rates and strong visitation and winter bookings are up strongly, according to DestiMetrics.
Headsweats Names Podium Imports As Canadian Distributor
The Cincinnati-based manufacturer of performance headwear for runners and athletes expanded their international presence with a partnership with Canadian distributor Podium Imports.
Adidas’ Basketball Head Joins Agency
Chris Grancio, who managed Adidas’ NBA partnership and player endorsement contracts, has become chief marketing officer of Independent Sports & Entertainment.
Headwinds For China’s High-end Bike Sales
Retail sales of high-end sport bicycles fell by roughly one-quarter in China in 2015, marking the third double-digit decline since such sales peaked in 2013, according to a market overview released by Messe Friedrichshafen last week on the first day of the sixth Asia Bike Show.
Maurice Sporting Goods To Close Northbrook Warehouse
Maurice Sporting Goods will shift from a three-site distribution operation to a two-site operation in Northbrook while expanding operations in Atlanta and Reno.
Inside TRX’s Under Armour Partnership
TRX entered into a partnership with Under Armour through 2019, as the suspension strap company makes a killer comeback in training.
Dick’s Adds Stores In Washington, New York And Virginia
The Silverdale, WA location will have Nike and Under Armour shops, while the ones in Melville, NY and Charlottesville, VA will combine a Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Field & Stream under one roof.
NikeLab And Kim Jones Collaborate On Second Collection
Nike’s research and development operation in Beaverton, OR released the second part of its collaboration with British fashion designer Kim Jones.
Leatt To Present At MicroCap Leadership Summit
Leatt Corporation, manufacturers of protective gear for sports, will present at the inaugural MicroCap Leadership Summit, hosted by MicroCapClub LLC.
Raleigh Parent Partners With Beeline Bikes
Accell North America partnered with Beeline Bikes, the mobile bike shop operator, to enhance its direct sales operations.
Retail Sales Dip 0.3 Percent In August
The slide follows a strong June and a relatively flat July.
Nathan Campaign Highlights Runner Visibility And Safety
Nathan is partnering with retailers across the U.S. for a season of in-store events that will include trivia, prizes, product demonstrations and group runs driven by certified store employees called Nathan Pros.
Eurobike Defection Echoes Interbike’s Challenges
On the eve of Interbike, Europe’s largest bicycle retail co-op announced it has withdrawn from Eurobike and and will open its dealer show to some non-members.
2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Navigates Disruption
The sports and fitness industry must invest in youth, new manufacturing processes and a skilled labor force, leaders say.
Under Armour Names New President Of North America
Under Armour named as its new President of North America Jason LaRose.
