Vibram Names Rock Gear As Official Canadian Distributor
Rock Gear Distribution, based in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, offers terms in Canadian dollars and quick delivery times with its Canadian warehouse.
Amazon Joins SFIA’s Board
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) shared that Amazon has joined the SFIA Board of Directors, to be represented by Fouzan Mansuri, director and category leader for Sports & Fitness at Amazon.
Under Armour Signs Josh Jackson
Under Armour signed Kansas guard Josh Jackson, expected to be a top-five pick in the NBA Draft, to an endorsement deal.
Nike Signs Seven NBA Draft Hopefuls
The players include Markelle Fultz, De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, Bam Adebayo, Jayson Tatum, Harry Giles and Jonathan Isaac
Dew Tour To Serve As A U.S. Ski & Snowboard Olympic Qualifying Event In Breckenridge
“After a successful run in 2014, it was a natural choice to partner with Dew Tour once again to be a part of our Olympic selection events,” said Tiger Shaw, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
U.S. Lacrosse Launches Nationwide Lacrosse Communities Project
U.S. Lacrosse, the sport’s national governing body, announced the launch of the Lacrosse Communities Project – a program developed to create a vertically-integrated series of opportunities for children to participate in lacrosse from grade school through adulthood.
Confluence Outdoor Names Todd King VP Of Marketing
King comes to Confluence from Gaia Herbs, where he served as vice president of marketing.
Anytime Fitness Granted License In China
The U.S.-based fitness franchise is joining China’s growing franchise community traditionally dominated by restaurants and retail outlets.
The Conservation Alliance Awards Grants To Support Public Lands Rallies
The public lands celebrations will take place on July 27, the same day as the outdoor industry’s “This Land is Our Land March For Public Lands” in Salt Lake City, UT.
Report: Nike In Discussions To Sell Directly On Amazon
Nike is close to reaching a deal to sell directly on Amazon.com, according to a report from Goldman Sachs. Nike products are already sold on the site through third-party and unlicensed dealers.
Speedo USA Sets Swim Roster For 2017
Anchored by returning veterans Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin, Conor Dwyer, Cullen Jones and Elizabeth Beisel, Team Speedo USA welcomed Ryan Murphy, its most recent addition to the team, as well as newcomers Kevin Cordes, Katie Meili, Hali Flickinger and Becca Meyers.
Timbuk2 To Open Flagship Store in Brooklyn
The San Francisco-based pioneer of the messenger bag is opening a flagship store in Brooklyn on Thursday, June 29, 2017.
SFIA To Launch Product Showcase At 2017 Industry Leaders Summit
The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the launch of the inaugural Innovative Product Showcase at the 2017 Industry Leaders Summit.
IDC: Worldwide Wearables Market To Nearly Double By 2021
According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, vendors will ship a total of 125.5 million wearable devices this year, marking a 20.4 percent increase from the 104.3 million units shipped in 2016.
