Tech Deck Partners with Street League Skateboarding Foundation
Spin Master stated that Tech Deck will partner with the Street League Skateboarding Foundation (SLSF) to build public skate plazas.
Leatt Corp. Cites Strong Dollar in Q2 Loss
The South African maker of protective helmets and braces for motocross and cycling reported sales fell 28.8 percent in the quarter, despite growth in the US.
PSG Shares Plunge Amidst Legal Review
Performance Sports Group said directors’ decision to hire a law firm to vet its annual report will cause it to file late and violate covenants with lenders.
Nike Celebrates Iron Nun in ‘Unlimited Youth’ Film
Nike film “Unlimited Youth” celebrates athlete Sister Madonna Buder and her determination to defy conventional conceptions of age.
Fabletics Opens Brick-and-Mortar in Denver
Fabletics, the subscription-based activewear and accessories e-tailer founded by actress Kate Hudson, will open a brick-and-mortar shop in Denver at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
Astral Adds Rockies Rep to Boost Footwear Sales
The company, which got its start making PFDs, named a new sales agency to support its growing footwear business in in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico.
Leatherman Sponsors REI Outessa Summit
Leatherman, a manufacturer of high quality multi-tools, will join female-focused REI Outessa Summit as a sponsor.
The Bar Method Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Bar Method, a barre-based fitness company, will celebrate its 15th anniversary with promotions, a new Express Class and a #WhyDoYouBar campaign.
Speedo Launches Digital Coaching Tool
Speedo International launched “Swim Coach,” a free digital coaching tool with over 200 expert-designed workouts by elite Speedo athletes to help fitness enthusiasts reach their fitness goals.
Feetures Sales Contest Targets Specialty Retailers
Feetures, a performance sock company, is re-launching their “Pair Up” sales contest to provide an incentive for run specialty retailers to improve their customers’ in-store experience.
CODI Sells More Fox Factory Stock
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc. raised approximately $63 million through its latest sale of Fox Factory Holding Corp.’s common stock in an Aug. 12 secondary offering.
The Walking Co. Acquires E-tailer FootSmart
The Walking Company, a comfort-footwear retailer, has acquired online retailer FootSmart from Benchmark Brands.
Elliptigo Rider Sets New Guinness World Record for LEJOG
Elliptigo cyclist Idai Makaya set a new Guiness World Record for the 848-mile endurance route from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) by elliptical cycle.
Former New Era Talent Heads Supply Chain at GMPC
The Los Angeles-based GMPC, a leader in design and of fashion accessories and manufacturing for the action sports, urban, fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle industries, appointed former New Era Director of Global Accessories Joshua Cherin to the role of Supply Chain VP.
Interbike Plans Cyclofest Service Project
Interbike, the largest bicycle trade event in North America, planned a volunteer service project to help build new singletrack trails just before the inaugural Fall Cyclofest festival.
