Newton Running Athletes Take On Extreme Endurance Races
Brenda Guajardo will race in Greece’s 153-mile Spartathlon and Harvey Lewis will tackle the Gobi Trail Ultra, China’s first super ultra-distance event.
Mountain Hardwear President Heads To Black Diamond
Seven months after being named president of Mountain Hardwear, John Walbrecht has accepted the same title at competitor Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
PHIT America Grants Got 50,000 Kids Moving In 2016
Program highlights included doubled child activity levels, adding an average of 85 minutes of physical activity per child.
Astral Bulks Up Sales Team
Astral, a footwear and paddle sport safety gear company based in Asheville, NC, brought on sales representation for the Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas (TOLA), Midwest and Mid-Atlantic territories.
Smith & Wesson Loses Army Bid
The U.S. Army told Smith & Wesson its proposal to replace the Beretta M9 standard sidearm was not chosen “to advance to the next phase of the competition,” the firearms maker disclosed in an SEC filing.
Hoka One One To Sponsor Dallas Marathon
Hoka becomes the official footwear partner of the 46th BMW Dallas Marathon, Half Marathon and Behringer Relay.
Vista Outdoor Donates $10,000 To Hand In Hand Outdoors
The donation will support the organization’s mission of providing healing outdoor recreational therapy to Utah’s disabled combat veterans and their families.
Vail Resorts Mountain Revenues Up 18.2 Percent
Revenues from ski school, dining and retail/rental businesses grew 13.5, 19.8 and 10 percent respectively in the fiscal year ended July 31.
Giant Snags Profitability Award At Interbike
The award, which is made by the National Bicycle Dealer Association, measures a bike brand’s initial mark-up, inventory turns and realized profit margins.
Rack Room Charity Campaign Exceeds $1 Million Goal
The money raised by Shoes That Fit will be channeled through local school liaisons who will identify students and school systems in need, while also coordinating the distribution of new footwear.
Northside Expands Distribution To China
Among the reasons the footwear brand expanded its availability to China is the country’s burgeoning outdoors market, which continues to see an elevated interest in family outdoor activities.
Nike Hosts Special Olympics Oregon Youth Games
The 10th anniversary of the event drew over 500 participants and Nike-sponsored athletes, including Olympic medalists Galen Rupp and David Boudia.
Salming Signs Top Tier Squash Player
The Swedish squash brand signed Ramy Ashour to a collaboration that involves the Egyptian squash player wearing Salming shoes and apparel.
NCAA Women’s Basketball Coach To Release Book
Veteran Division I women’s basketball coach Pam Borton will release a book that focuses on what it means to be a leader in women’s sports.
Board Retailers Association Appoints Chairman
Having previously served as co-chair from 2011-14, Bruce Cromartie of BC Surf and Sport will take the reins of the trade organization for the 2017 term. President Mike Duncan will step down.
