Impact Earns FDA Clearance
The computerized neurocognitive concussion management tool becomes the first medical device of its kind to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) de novo clearance.
Former Nike Chemist Hired as Senior Technical Director, Hohenstein Institute America
John Frazier was previously senior director of chemistry for Nike.
GSI Outdoors Hires Canadian Rep
The maker of outdoor cookware, tableware and related accessories has hired Gamic Sports Inc. to manage sales and marketing in Quebec and the Maritime provinces.
21sportsgroup Founder to Focus on Acquisitions
Five years after founding the German retail group 21sportsgroup, CEO Jörg Mayer has handed off day-to-day operations to focus on acquisitions.
Sequential Brands Group Appoints President
Andrew Cooper was most recently partner of Pegasus Capital Advisors and CEO of Universal Lubricants, a Pegasus Capital portfolio company.
Lucy Tries its Hand at Denim
The performance apparel company debuted its Lucy Indigo line of activewear denim.
Nathan Supports Three Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc Runners
Zach Miller, Michael Wardian and Paul Giblin will use Nathan gear at prestigious ultramarathon.
Eddie Bauer Responds to Malware Intrusion
Eddie Bauer LLC’s point-of-sale systems at retail stores were affected by malware, enabling unauthorized parties to access payment card information.
Knix Wear Heads North; Opens Canadian Business
Knix Wear Inc., the company that makes women’s seamless active lifestyle intimates, will launch on The Shopping Channel come August 23. The channel is a Canadian English cable TV show for home shopping.
Strider Bike Lets Toddlers Rock Before They Roll
Strider Sports International Inc., the manufacturer and marketer of children’s no-pedal balance bikes, has identified an even younger group of potential bike riders – toddlers.
Nike Updates App With Coaching And Social Features
Nike Inc. (NKE) launched an update to its Nike+ Run Club app that includes adaptive coaching and social features.
Forsake Expands into Women’s Footwear
Outdoor footwear brand Forsake, founded in 2013, is expanding the business to debut its inaugural line of women’s footwear.
Speedo Drops Ryan Lochte
Speedo issued a statement on its Twitter account @SpeedoUSA on August 22 that it will no longer sponsor Olympian swimmer Ryan Lochte.
Zumba Joins My Gym to Battle Childhood Obesity
Zumba joined My Gym Children’s Fitness Center to recognize National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month with fitness classes for kids.
CKO Kickboxing Opens First Florida Location
CKO Kickboxing will open its first fitness kickboxing gym in Florida on August 27, in Clermont.
