Study Touts Social And Financial Benefits Of Regular Exercise
Aside from the more common goals that people try to achieve by working out, such as weight loss and building muscle, the findings from Freeletics, the fitness app, show fitness is key for general self-development and leading a goal-oriented life.
Puma Leaps Back Into Basketball
Marking its return to basketball in a big way, Puma announced the signing of Deandre Ayton, widely expected to be the number-one pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, to an multi-year endorsement deal. Puma also honored basketball legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier with a lifetime contract and hired Jay Z as creative director to help guide basketball marketing.
American Sportfishing Association Elects Board Members For 2018
Four members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected to fill two at-large seats and two regional seats on the board of directors. Their terms begin October 1 and they each will serve three-year terms. ASA is the trade association that represents the recreational fishing industry.
AP Report: New Hampshire Must OK Vail’s Acquisition Of Mount Sunapee
The Associated Press reported Sunday that the New Hampshire attorney general, Gordon MacDonald, told the governor a state department must sign off on Vail Resorts Inc.’s proposed takeover of the Mount Sunapee Resort ski area.
NRI Distribution Names Jason Brooks GM, NRI East
NRI Distribution has hired Jason Brooks as general manager, NRI East. Brooks will be based in Montreal and lead NRI’s East Coast operations.
Bridgestone Golf Appoints Dan Murphy President & CEO
Bridgestone Golf, a manufacturer of golf balls, clubs and accessories, has appointed Dan Murphy as president and CEO.
Gearhead Outfitters To Open In Tulsa, OK
Gearhead Outfitters has opened the company’s 11th store at Utica Square in Tulsa, OK.
JD Sports And Finish Line Complete Merger
The Finish Line Inc. and JD Sports Fashion Plc announced that they have completed their merger.
Untuckit Announces Drew Brees As New Investor
Untuckit, the apparel brand, announced the company’s newest investor, Drew Brees, the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints and entrepreneur.
CrossFit Sues Reebok For Breach Of Contract
CrossFit Inc. filed a lawsuit against its exclusive licensing partner Reebok. The dispute stems from a change Reebok made in how it calculates royalties
Deckers Brands Appoints CFO
Deckers Brands announced the appointment of Steve Fasching to chief financial officer effective July 16, 2018. Fasching previously served as the company’s senior vice president, corporate strategy, planning & investor relations. He succeeds Tom George, who will transition concurrent with Fasching’s appointment.
Ebay Announces First-Ever Community Sneaker Drop
Ebay kicked off the company’s first-ever community sneaker drop, inviting enthusiasts everywhere to list their most coveted pairs. As part of the drop, select styles at special pricing will be able to purchase direct from Adidas, Stadium Goods and Reebok, all with free shipping.
Spokane’s Sport Town To Close
Sport Town in Spokane, WA is closing by the end of July.
Altoona Sporting Goods Store To Close
Sports Page, the sporting goods store in Altoona, IA, will close at the end of August, according to a report from the Des Moines Register.
Converse Appoints New Media Buying Agency
Converse has tapped IPG Mediabrands-owned Initiative to handle the company’s global media planning and buying, according to Advertising Age.
