SFIA President And CEO Tom Cove Testifies Before USTR
The hearing before the United States Trade Representative (USTR) covered the expansion of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) that focuses on tariff relief on on sports bags and backpacks.
NSGA Innovations Arena Returns For Third Year
The NSGA Innovations Arena at the NSGA’s Annual Management Conference and 19th Annual Team Dealer Summit gives both new and established companies the opportunity to showcase a new sporting goods product to attendees.
New Registration System, New Data Coming For SIA
SIA President Nick Sargent in a letter also announced that the organization had parted ways with NPD for its retail data reporting.
PGA Tour Superstore Plans Three New Locations
The company recently acquired a Sports Authority location in Glendale, AZ, and is also planning new stores in Hilton Head, SC and Jacksonville, FL. All three locations are slated for 2017.
RECALL: 1,300 Dynafit Khion Ski Boots
Salewa North America Inc. recalled about 1,300 Dynafit Khion boots after reports of the ski/walk mechanism malfunctioning, upper cuff separations and cracking.
Boston, San Francisco Most Active Cities
Rounding out the top five are San Francisco, Chicago, New York City and Washington D.C.
Moody’s Rates Nike’s $1.5 Billion Offering A1
Moody’s Investors Service assigned an A1 rating to Nike Inc.’s proposed $1.5 billion senior unsecured note offering and a (P)A1 rating on its unsecured shelf program.
Nike Founder Gifts $500 Million To New University Of Oregon Campus
The University of Oregon shared on October 17, 2016 that it launched the $1 billion Phil and Peggy Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, after a $500 million lead gift by the Nike Inc. founders.
Pinarello Cycling Brand Up For Sale, Louis Vuitton Owner A Potential Buyer
Pinarello, the Italian cycling company dating back to the early 1950s, confirmed reports that the brand is looking to sell.
Harbinger Fitness Turns Attention To Adaptive Athletes
Harbinger Fitness, manufacturer of strength accessories, inked a partnership with the nonprofit organization I Am Adaptive.
Tailwind Named Hydration Partner For Two Endurance Events
Tailwind Nutrition has been named as the official hydration for the Tarawera Ultramarathon and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast World Multi-Sport Championships, two New Zealand endurance events.
Good Sportsman Marketing Acquires HME Products
HME distributes its products through a mix of sporting goods, farm & fleet, e-commerce and specialty retailers across the U.S.
Shred And Slytech Select PR Agency Of Record
The designers and producers of helmets, eyewear and body protection have partnered with Salt Lake City-based SOAR Communications to handle their public relations and brand communications.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Names VP Of Marketing
The mountain resort promoted former VP of Product and Business Development Tom Feiten to the role.
Top 20 Cities For Marathon Training
Real estate brokerage company Redfin analyzed cities across the U.S. to discern which are the best for marathon training.
