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.
Caleres Q2 Falls Short of Street Estimates
Caleres Inc. reported second-quarter earnings rose 17.5 percent to $19.8 million, or 46 cents a share. Results missed Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 51 cents.
German E-Bike Producers Forecast Rebound
The trade association for Germany’s bicycle manufacturers expects the country will grow its production of e-bikes 5 percent this year despite a slow first half.
Life Time Fitness Opens In Maryland
Life Time Fitness will open a new 125,000-square-foot club in Gaithersburg, MD come October 2016. According to Washington’s Top News, the fitness giant is planning to hire hundreds for full and part time positions at Life Time Athletic Gaithersburg.
Foot Locker Opens NYC Herald Square Flagship
Foot Locker Inc., the New York-based athletic retailer, celebrated the grand opening of its flagship location in New York City’s Herald Square with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 30, 2016.
Roka Sports Enters Eyewear
Roka Sports Inc. a Dallas-based performance multisport brand, is trying its hand in performance eyewear, releasing a capsule for the first time.
