To Adapt, W.L. Gore Takes It Outside
For the first time in history, the makers of Gore-Tex have authorized an outside company to manufacture some of its laminated fabrics.
Tendon Injuries Are Greatest Risk To NFL Players
According to a Northwestern Medicine study, players who undergo tendon surgery experience a worse career trajectory than those who have fracture or sports hernia surgery.
The $13.3 Billion Question
The European Union’s aggressive move to claw back tax breaks Ireland granted Apple Inc. raises questions for the U.S. sporting goods industry.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 5
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 5
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
NBDA Acquires Barnett Bicycle Institute
The National Bicycle Dealers Association has purchased the 30-year-old professional mechanics school from its founder John Barnett.
Icon Health And Fitness Promotes SVP Of FreeMotion
Icon Health and Fitness promoted Dan Toigo to SVP of Icon Health and Fitness and Managing Director of FreeMotion Fitness.
Shimano America Takes On Lazer Sport Sales
A week after acquiring the Belgian helmet and eye wear company, Shimano Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary has taken over its distribution in the United States and Canada.
Under Armour Upbeat About Second Half
Faster-than-expected improvement in the industry’s overall inventory levels bodes well for a pickup in the back half of the year should weather cooperate.
Does Pro Cycling Really Matter to IBDs?
Yes, say representatives of USA Cycling, SRAM and the Cannondale-Drapac Cycling team, who will address the topic at Interbike amid disappointing road bike sales.
Lochte And Team Suspended, Medal Funding Stripped
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming jointly issued a suspension of U.S. Olympic Swimming Team members Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and James Feige.
First Woman To Run Boston Returns For 50th Anniversary
Kathrine Switzer, the woman who made history by running in the 1967 Boston Marathon when it was a male-only event, will mark the occasion’s 50th anniversary by running the 121st iteration of the race.
Christy Sports Heads For The Cascades
The Colorado-based retailer acquired the assets of Dual Sports Incorporated of Bellevue, WA, including Sturtevant’s, Ski Mart and the SkiBonkers annual sale event.
With A Speedy Bankruptcy Exit, PacSun Returns To Private Ownership
The owner of Eddie Bauer, Payless Shoes, Express and Zales, adds the action sports lifestyle retailer to its roster, committing millions, but with plans to close more than 100 stores.
Plant Fitness Opens In Boys & Girls Club
Planet Fitness, the health club franchise known for its “Judgement Free Zone” extended its inclusive philosophy outside of its gyms with the unveiling of the nation’s first mini Planet Fitness gym housed within a Boys & Girls Club.
