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.
Under Armour Adds To The Licensed Product Game
Under Armour is buffing out its licensed product game with its launch of the company’s first NFL team licensed training product line.
Red Fox Adds Highliner To Team Roster
The European sportswear brand, which opened a store in Boulder, CO in July, expects Friedi Kühne’s high-line antics encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors.
Yakima And National Park Foundation Team Up
Yakima Products, Inc. started a new partnership with the National Park Foundation – the official charitable partner of the National Park Service, which is celebrating its centennial in 2016.
Zamst Sponsors NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas
Zamst, a global leader in sports prevention and protective equipment, entered a worldwide endorsement deal with NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas.
Camber Outdoors Hosts Webinar With REI, Timberland, Burton Leaders
Camber Outdoors, formerly the Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC), will host a webinar on September 1 with three talent acquisition leaders in the active-outdoor industries.
PickUp USA Begins Franchise Expansion
PickUp USA Fitness, headquartered in Irwindale, CA, sealed an agreement for new franchises in California and Arizona after launching its franchise program in May 2016.
Myzone Inks Deal With Canadian Gym Giant
GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest fitness club chains, inked a deal with Myzone wearable company to offer GoodLife members and staff across Canada access to one of its fitness monitoring tools.
