TRX Launches “Anybody, Anywhere” Campaign
TRX, the maker of functional training equipment and training content, has launched an “Anybody, Anywhere” campaign with a message of fitness inclusivity.
2019 IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit Lineup Announced
IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced the lineup for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on November 14, 2019, in Orlando, FL. Speakers include Debbie Peterson, Michele Melkerson-Granryd, Lynne Brick, Carol Nalevanko and Greta Wagner.
Decathlon Announces New Stores In Halifax And Burlington
Decathlon will open two more Canadian stores in the fall of 2020 in Dartmouth and Burlington.
Levelwear Appoints National Sales Manager – Golf & Corporate Sales
Canadian apparel brand Levelwear announced that 40-year industry veteran Bob Else has accepted their vacant position of national sales manager – Golf and Corporate Sales.
NSGA Sporting Goods Retail Reports Now Available To Members
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) has produced reports for its members that analyze sporting goods retail businesses and examine ways to improve the sporting goods retail experience.
FIFA Study Hails Best-Ever Women’s World Cup In France
FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) presented its report on the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 in Milan on Sunday during the first-ever FIFA Football Conference aimed at analyzing the women’s showpiece.
HHS Releases First Federal Strategy To Increase Youth Sports Participation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the National Youth Sports Strategy, the first federal roadmap that outlines steps that the Nation can take to ensure that all youth have the opportunity, motivation, and access to play sports – regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, ability or ZIP code.
Davidson’s Promotes Christopher Goodall To Sale Manager
Davidson’s, one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers, promoted Christopher Goodall to the position of sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern call centers in Greensboro, NC and Chapin, SC.
Foot Locker To Open Regional Flagship Store At Manchester Arndale
M&G Real Estate and intu, joint owners of Manchester Arndale, have announced that Foot Locker will be moving into a larger unit at the center, developing a new experience-led flagship regional store.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Lee Delaney President
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced that Lee Delaney has been named president, effective immediately. Delaney, who had been executive vice president, chief commercial officer, will lead BJ’s retail, e-commerce and membership operations in addition to his current responsibilities for merchandising, supply chain and marketing.
NHS Appoints VP Of Product
NHS promoted Ben Woody to vice president of product. Woody will help guide NHS’ product lifecycle management and merchandising strategies.
Walmart U.S. Chief Marketing Officer Is Stepping Down
Walmart U.S. chief marketing officer Barbara Messing is reportedly stepping down as of August 30 to return to the San Francisco Bay area, according to recent media reports.
Report: Fitbit Exploring Sale
Fitbit is in discussions with Qatalyst Partners, an investment bank, an investment bank, exploring the possibility of a sale, according to Reuters.
Vista Outdoor’s Debt Downgraded
S&P Global Ratings lowered its issuer credit rating on Vista Outdoor to ‘B’ from ‘B+’ because profitability is expected to remain weak in fiscal 2020 and leverage to remain above five times.
HanesBrands Donates Underwear To Assist Hurricane Dorian Victims
HanesBrands announced that the company is donating $1 million of underwear to assist Hurricane Dorian victims in the Bahamas and coastal North Carolina.
