ITC Vets MTB Duty-Relief Petitions
On September 28, 2016, SFIA announced that it has begun working with its members on petitions for ITC consideration.
Nike X Rostarr Blends Running And Calligraphy
The swoosh has merged the artist’s calligraphy-inspired drawings with popular pieces within running footwear and apparel.
Nike Handily Tops Teen Survey
Nike was by far the most popular apparel brand among teens in Piper Jaffray’s 32nd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens research survey. Among footwear brands, Nike again dominated with the remaining top five, in order, including Vans, Converse, Adidas and Steve Madden.
Orangetheory Hits 500
The fitness franchise opened its 500th studio, located in Seattle-Ballard, WA, and brought Fox Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews on board as brand ambassador.
Topgolf Brings 500 Jobs To New Jersey
Available positions include: servers, bartenders, kitchen, maintenance and guest services staff.
CKO Kickboxing Opens In Myrtle Beach
The gym is owned by franchisee Tamarin Vuotto, a former food management executive.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Shoe Carnival Appoints Athletic Footwear Buyer
Clint Pierce most recently served as senior vice president general merchandise manager for footwear and apparel at Sports Authority.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Study: Playing Pokémon Go Extends Life Expectancy
Highly engaged Pokémon Go players are getting an average of 26 percent more physical activity than they were before playing the mobile game, according to the study from Stanford University and Microsoft.
Under Armour CEO Presents Entrepreneurship Competition
The competition will bring the top young entrepreneurial talents in the country to Northwestern University next spring for a chance at $100,000 in total cash prizes.
CBL & Associates To Close Shopping Centers On Thanksgiving
Department stores, movie theaters, restaurants and retailers with exterior mall entrances will have the option to open their stores on Thursday, but access to mall common areas will be restricted until 6 a.m. on Friday.
Eurobike Moving To July In 2018
Messe Friedrichshafen will move Europe’s largest trade show for the bicycle industry up a full month in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events.
