Equinox Opens In Williamsburg
Equinox opened its new Williamsburg gym at 246 Bedford Avenue, in a building that also includes a Whole Foods, Levi’s and Citibank.
Investor Resigns Big 5 Sporting Goods Board Seat
Dominic DeMarco of Stadium Capital Management LLC resigned his seat, saying the retailer had largely completed corporate governance reforms promised last year.
Camber Outdoors Names Leadership Award Winners
Stella Yu, founder and GM of Velo Saddles, will receive the Pioneering Woman Award and Katie Thompson, industrial design manager at Quality Bike Products (QBP) will receive the First Ascent Award.
Varsity Brands Launches School Spirit Award
Varsity Brands launched its 2017 Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards, kicking off on National School Spirit Day on September 16.
Concept III Names Clove Hitch Global Marketing Agency Of Record
The Chicago-based agency is charged with enhancing Concept III’s digital presence as well as developing an integrated, global campaign to reach key stakeholders.
Porsche Winterizes Training Products With Adidas
Adidas has teamed with legendary German automobile Porsche, in its majority-owned subsidiary Porsche Design Group, to create a range of outdoor training products for the active lifestyle consumer.
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.
