Luxottica Forms Alliance With Intel On Smart Eyewear
Luxottica Group and Intel came together to launch a virtual training coach they’re dubbing Radar Pace, a smart eyewear model featuring a real-time voice activated coaching system.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank Talks Technology At CES
Consumer Technology Association (CTA) enlisted Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank to address attendees on the CES 2017 keynote stage.
National Park Visits Dip In September
Backcountry and overall visits to the National Park Service remain up through the first nine months of the year despite dipping in September.
Performance Bicycle Extends Support Of Breast Cancer Awareness
In 2015, Performance raised $21,499 for the American Cancer Society through customer donations and a matching contribution.
Big 5 Sporting Goods’ Richard A. Johnson To Retire
The EVP concludes a 46-year career with the sporting goods retailer. As part of the transition, Michael Marrone was promoted to SVP of store operations.
Nike Appoints General Manager For Germany, Austria And Switzerland
Nike appointed Ulrike Köhler as its new general manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
August Golf Rounds Slide
Golf rounds played were down 4.6 percent in August with steep declines in South Central, East North Central and South Atlantic.
Bass Pro Agrees To Acquire Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops has agreed to acquire Cabela’s Incorporated (CAB) for approximately $5.5 billion in a deal that calls for Cabela’s to sell its wholly owned bank but live on as its own brand. Bass Pro Shops Founder and CEO Johnny Morris would retain his role and be majority owner of the combined and privately held company.
Science In Sport Opens Ambassador Program For U.S. Athletes
Athletes in the U.S. can apply to join the growing team of global Science in Sport Brand Ambassadors.
CrossFit Inc. Lawsuit Stands Up To Injury Claims
CrossFit Inc. put forth that The National Strength and Conditioning Association had published incorrect injury data about CrossFit training in an effort to protect the NSCA’s position in the fitness market.
Reebok Partners With Fitness Expert Emily Skye
Reebok will also collaborate with the Australian fitness professional on a special footwear collection in 2017.
American Made Outdoor Gear Awards Approach Entry Deadline
Companies have until October 31 to submit their made-in-America story for a chance to win a hand carved redwood Sasquatch trophy.
Granite Gear Team Packs Out 721 Pounds Of Trash On The PCT
Two Granite Gear hikers removed trash while stewarding the cleanup efforts of other thru-hikers on the Pacific Coast Trail.
Efinger Sporting Goods To Close
The retailer, based in Bound Brook, NJ, has retained Chicago-based liquidation firm Yellen Partners to assist with the store closing sale.
Garmin Acquires Japanese Distributor
Iiyonet Inc., now a subsidiary of Garmin Japan Ltd., will retain substantially all of its management and continue operations at its current facilities located near Tokyo.
