Columbia Releases Manchester United Line
Columbia Sportswear released its long-awaited line in partnership with football club Manchester United. The outerwear line is targeted at fans and includes 17 styles of jackets and shells for men, women and children.
Fitbit Opens Headquarters In Dublin, Hires Managing Director
Fitbit, Inc. is opening its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. In conjunction with the opening, the group appointed a new Managing Director, Des Power.
Crunch Opens Doors In Athens, GA
Crunch, the health club chain, will open its newest franchise location at 196 Alps Road, in Athens, GA.
CorePower Opens In The Big Apple
CorePower Yoga will open its first New York City location at 2030 Broadway in Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood. This studio marks CorePower Yoga’s entry into the Tri-State area.
USGreentech Promotes New President
USGreentech, the company that develops non-rubber infills for sports turf applications, promoted Valerie Webster to role of president.
Topgolf Hires 500 In Jacksonville
Topgolf will open its 30th location in Jacksonville in late October, hiring approximately 500 new employees to fill positions at the location.
President’s Council On Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Turns 60
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Funny Or Die, and SS+K launched a new video encouraging Americans to be healthy and active.
BiPro Partners With Mash Mafia Weightlifting Team
BiPro, a part of Agropur Cooperative, has partnered with Mash Mafia, one of the top weightlifting teams in the U.S.
Amer Sports Accelerates Organic Initiatives
The company will cut up to €25 million in expenses by the end of 2017 so it can accelerate organic growth initiatives that are already exceeding expectations.
Timberland Launches “Buy One. Plant One.” Initiative
Timberland has launched a program that will plant a tree for every pair of kids shoes sold in a partnership withPur Projet.
Delta Apparel Acquires Coast Apparel Brand
The beach-lifestyle brand sells a full line of traditional, sports-casual attire, headwear and accessories.
Kraig BioCraft Begins Work on Third Site
Three weeks after completing construction of a plant in Indiana, the maker of genetically engineered spider silk fibers has identified a third production site.
Adidas Signs Tim Tebow
According to ESPN, the former Florida Gator and NFL quarterback wore Adidas head to toe for his workout on Tuesday at USC in Los Angeles in front of more than 40 MLB scouts.
Keen to Debut Documentary at 90 Colleges
The footwear company expects to reach up to 1 million students through the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge, which seeks to create future outdoor enthusiasts.
