Top Five Fittest Countries
According to an international research study that looked at a 50-country comparison of child and youth fitness levels, Tanzania is the fittest country, while the U.S. lags in 47th place.
Gearfire Partners With Acusport
Gearfire, a provider of e-commerce websites and technology to brick-and-mortar firearms and outdoor sports retailers, added AcuSport as its eighth partnering distributor.
Wigwam Mills Names Wheeler President And CEO
Sheboygan, WI-based sock company Wigwam Mills Inc.’s board of directors named apparel and consumer goods veteran Thomas M. Wheeler as President and CEO.
Compass Consummates Sale Of Tridien Medical
Compass does not expect to record a significant gain or loss as a result of the sale. The proceeds will be used to pay down outstanding debt under the company’s revolving credit facility.
Will Spring Football Be A Money Maker?
Several veteran sports media and finance executives are planning for the Spring League of American Football (SLAF) to begin play as early as 2018.
Eagle Creek Joins ATCF As Founding Member
REI Adventures, Exofficio, Uncruise and the Adventure Travel Trade Association also joined the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund.
Vista Outdoor Donates Employee-Built Bikes
40 teams of employees built 70 bikes, which were presented to the National Ability Center, along with CamelBak water bottles and Bell and Giro bicycle helmets.
China Golf PGA Show Relocates To Shanghai
The China Golf-PGA Merchandise Show will relocate to Shanghai from its current location in Beijing for the 2017 show.
Sperry Signs Media Agency
Horizon Media will handle all media planning and activation for the brand with the exception of search and e-commerce.
Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-Term Partnership
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves unveiled a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta.
Skechers Performance Partners With Breast Cancer Care
Skechers Performance, a division of Skechers USA Inc., partnered with Breast Cancer Care, the only specialist U.K.-wide charity providing support for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Bill Murray Launches Golf Line
The collection represents a partnership between Murray Brothers LLC, including actor Bill Murray, and Resignation Media, owners of the entertainment website thechive.com
Trade Groups Urge Fed Invervention In Hanjin Bankruptcy
The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation led a coalition of 120 organizations representing retailers, manufacturers, agribusinesses and other sectors affected by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlining specific concerns and urging her continued leadership in bringing about a resolution.
New Niche Boutique Nucleo Mixes Rowing And Pilates
Amid the spectrum of boutique fitness concepts, a new one called Nucleo Fitness is slowly building momentum in Toronto.
Nordstrom Appoints President Of Nordstrom.com
Ken Worzel was appointed president, Nordstrom.com, among other moves.
