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On the eve of Interbike, Europe’s largest bicycle retail co-op announced it has withdrawn from Eurobike and and will open its dealer show to some non-members.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.
Octane Fitness Hires Rick Muhr As Zero Runner Coach
The endurance runner and coach will work with health clubs, fitness professionals, runners and exercisers nationwide.

Wolverine Pulls Trigger On Factory Expansion
Wolverine World Wide Inc.’s decision to expand a factory in Michigan signals optimism that Congress will expand the Berry Amendment to cover athletic shoes.
Equinox Turns 25 With New Locations, Upcoming Hotel Brand
The New York City-based fitness club company will open 10 new clubs by year’s end, plans to expand to 100 by 2018 and will launch its first hotel in 2019.

Aisle Talk, Week of September 12
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

By The Numbers, Week Of September 12
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Rollerblade To Sponsor Northshore Inline Marathon
The inline skating event takes place Saturday, September 17, along the North Shore of Lake Superior.