ZEG Exits Eurobike, Expands Cologne Show
Europe’s largest buying group for independent bicycle dealers (IBDs) has pulled out of Eurobike and begun marketing its own show to non-members.
NFL Launches $100 Million Concussion Initiative
The NFL says it’s committing $60 million towards developing technology such as improved helmets and an additional $40 million over the next five years towards medical research, primarily neuroscience, as part of a new player health and safety initiative.
PHIT America And SFIA Award Go! Grants
Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) America and the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) will award 118 Go! Grants to school-based physical activity programs in 29 states throughout the U.S.
Wolverine World Wide To Expand Boot Factory
The company will invest $2 million to increase production of military footwear at its factory in Big Rapids, MI.
Bike Execs Storm Capital Hill To Support REC Act
PeopleForBikes hosted 17 female executives during a Washington D.C. lobbying blitz that urged members of Congress to support the Outdoor Recreation Economic Contributions Act.
Will Yogis Pay $1,000 For A Mat?
BallerYoga has set out to make a yoga staple a luxury item, creating a practice mat out of full-grain leather versus the standard thermoplastic elastomer, TPE, which is greener than PVC.
Duluth Holdings CEO To Cut Ribbons In Chicago
Stephanie Pugliese will travel to Chicago Thursday to cut ribbons at two Duluth Trading Company stores in the Windy City over the next two days.
Shoes for Crews Discontinues ‘Slip-Resistant’ Claims
The company voluntarily and permanently discontinued “slip-resistant” claims challenged before the National Advertising Division (NAD) by Skechers.
RECALL: 1,450 Huish Outdoors Buoyancy Control Devices
Huish Outdoors, based in Salt Lake City, recalled all its Zeagle brand Grace and Element buoyancy control devices (BCDs) because they can suddenly leak air causing a loss of floatation, posing a drowning hazard to scuba divers.
Skechers Launches Joint Venture In Israel
Skechers USA Inc. signed a new joint venture partnership for Israel with its current regional distributor, MGS Sport Trading Ltd.
Millennial Running Study Looks At Attitudes And Behaviors
Health isn’t a fad for millennials – it’s a lifestyle, according to the second phase of findings from The Millennial Running Study, commissioned by Running USA and RacePartner.
Blink Will Cast Real Gym Members In Body-Positive Ad Campaign
Blink Fitness kicked off a brand-wide casting call today through October 7, the goal of which is to feature actual gym members in the company’s 2017 ad campaign.
Nuun Partners With Nutrition Scientist Stacy Sims
Nuun & Co., a specialty hydration brand, partnered with exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims to promote education, product innovation and clean living initiatives.
Sessions MFG Releases First Outerwear Line Since 2012
The snowboarding retailer, which reappeared in December 2015, released its first full line of outerwear available to the public since 2012.
Golfsmith International Holdings LP Files Chapter 11
As expected, Golfsmith International Holdings LP filed for bankruptcy in Delaware and Ontario, Canada early Wednesday as part of a debt restructuring plan, backed by major bondholders, that includes selling Golf Town Canada Inc.
