AthleteReg To Offer Endurance Sports Grants In 2017
The new initiative has been launched through the company’s BikeReg, RunReg, TriReg and SkiReg platforms, with $10,000 in grant funding available for selected programs.

Retired MLB Players Form PE Fund, Help EvoShield And Marucci Sports
Dugout Ventures, a private equity group of retired MLB pro players, was formed in early 2016 to support and foster baseball-specific companies and ventures.
Chuze Fitness Opens Second Colorado Location
The fitness center is offering free one-year memberships to local educators in the surrounding Westminster, Arvada and now Thornton communities.
Planet Fitness To Sponsor Times Square New Year’s Eve Event
Planet Fitness was named for the second year in a row a presenting sponsor of the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration event, ringing in 2017
WISE Names Top Women In Sports Industry For 2017
WISE (Woman in Sports and Events), a resource for professional women in the sports business, named its nominees for the 2017 WISE Woman of the Year Award.
Nike To Open Mega-Store On Fifth Avenue
The six-story location is on the southwest corner of West 52 Street.

Reports: Fitbit To Acquire Pebble
Fitbit would acquire Pebble’s assets, including intellectual property and software, with the Pebble brand being phased out.
The Buckle’s November Comps Tumble
Comparable-store sales decreased 16.2 percent in November.

Ugg Shares Tips On Identifying Counterfeit Products
When shopping on or offline Ugg urges customers to follow these guidelines to help ensure authentic purchases.

Tilly’s Q3 Earnings Jump Over Two-Fold
Earnings benefitted from a reduction in costs and a 4.4 percent comp gain.

Court Approves Updated PSG Bidding Procedures
Following complaints from shareholders, the parent to Bauer, Mission and Easton brands, said courts have approved an updated bidding procedure plan for the company currently in bankruptcy.
24 Hour Fitness Opens In Kapolei, HI
The gym is located in the Ka Makana Ali’i Mall, which holds more than 150 new retail shops.
Stride Rite Shoes Donated To Soles4Souls in 2016 Tops 150,000
The brand is also renewing its commitment to continue the partnership in 2017.

L.L. Bean Boots Selling Out Again
L.L. Bean is adding new manufacturing capacity and making new hires to support surging demand again this year for the classic L.L. Bean boot.
Under Armour Partners With Monmouth University
Under Armour will replace Nike beginning on June 1, 2017.