Saks Off 5th Opens In Springfield, VA
The new two-level 30,000-square-foot location will offer a discounted selection of popular brands.
Alexander Wang Brings Adidas To Fashion Week
Directly following Alexander Wang’s New York Fashion Show runway on September 10, where he debuted a collaboration with Adidas Originals, the sportswear brand was quick to share more consumer-facing news about the partnership line via its Twitter @adidasoriginals and Tumblr adidasoriginals.tumblr.com.
Adidas Adds Eight More Players To 2016 NBA Rookie Class
In total, Adidas has signed a total of 13 players from the 2016 NBA Draft, continuing to ramp up player signings across professional leagues.
NFL Launches $100 Million Concussion Initiative
The NFL says it’s committing $60 million towards developing technology such as improved helmets and an additional $40 million over the next five years towards medical research, primarily neuroscience, as part of a new player health and safety initiative.
PHIT America And SFIA Award Go! Grants
Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) will award 118 Go! Grants to school-based physical activity programs in 29 states throughout the U.S.
Will Yogis Pay $1,000 For A Mat?
BallerYoga has set out to make a yoga staple a luxury item, creating a practice mat out of full-grain leather versus the standard thermoplastic elastomer, TPE, which is greener than PVC.
Skechers Launches Joint Venture In Israel
Skechers USA Inc. signed a new joint venture partnership for Israel with its current regional distributor, MGS Sport Trading Ltd.
Golfsmith Blames Bankruptcy In Part On Tiger Woods
The retailer struggled with larger store formats, the recession, a shift to online shopping and the descent from stardom of one of golf’s greatest players.
Golfsmith To Restructure In Bankruptcy Proceedings, Agrees To Sell Golf Town
The Chapter 11 reorganization is designed to support a sale of the Canadian-based business of Golf Town and a debt recapitalization of the U.S.-based business of Golfsmith.
Callaway And Taylormade Top Golfsmith’s Unsecured Creditors List
The list of the 30 top unsecured creditors in the Golfsmith International Holdings bankruptcy case was led by Callaway Golf, owed $5.5 million, followed by TaylorMade Golf at $5.1 million and Nike USA at $3.5 million.
Millennial Running Study Looks At Attitudes And Behaviors
Health isn’t a fad for millennials – it’s a lifestyle, according to the second phase of findings from The Millennial Running Study, commissioned by Running USA and RacePartner.
Blink Will Cast Real Gym Members In Body-Positive Ad Campaign
Blink Fitness kicked off a brand-wide casting call today through October 7, the goal of which is to feature actual gym members in the company’s 2017 ad campaign.
Nuun Partners With Nutrition Scientist Stacy Sims
Nuun & Co., a specialty hydration brand, partnered with exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims to promote education, product innovation and clean living initiatives.
Golfsmith International Holdings LP Files Chapter 11
As expected, Golfsmith International Holdings LP filed for bankruptcy in Delaware and Ontario, Canada early Wednesday as part of a debt restructuring plan, backed by major bondholders, that includes selling Golf Town Canada Inc.
Russell Athletic Fight Like Dylan Award Entries Now Open
The award honors high school teams that have demonstrated inspiring determination and perseverance of teamwork through sports.
