Parents Poised to Spend Less on Kids’ Sports
A new survey from American Express suggests sports will lose market share to other extracurricular activities, which are losing share to technology.
Performance Bicycle Sold to Bike Vendor ASI
Advanced Sports International (ASI), maker of Fuji, SE Kestral, Breezer and Phat Cycles bike brands, has acquired the nation’s largest independent bicycle retailer, Performance Bicycle, for an undisclosed amount.
PrimaLoft’s Martini to Lead Operations & Logistics
Martini has worked at the performance fabrics and insulation supplier in the role of operations and logistics Manager since 2013 with prior roles in quality and operations over the last decade.
Skechers Opens Store at World Trade Center in NYC
Located along the main level of the West Concourse near the WTC Transportation Hub, the store will be home to more than 350,000 daily visitors in the area and a key tourist destination, officials said.
Pro Volleyball Player Launches Fitness Program
Professional beach volleyball player and fitness model Lauren Sieckmann has engineered a wellness program dubbed the Whole Body Nutrition and Fitness Program.
Black Girls Run! Co-founder to Speak at REI Outessa Summits
Black Girls Run!, a grassroots organization that encourages African-American women to live a healthy lifestyle through running, will be featured at the inaugural REI Outessa Summit.
Under Armour Founder May Acquire Baltimore Water Taxi Company
Under Armour Founder and CEO Kevin Plank is looking into purchasing a Baltimore-based water taxi company, Harbor Boating, with the goal of making ferries a better transportation option for citizens.
Is Reebok the Fittest Company in the Industry?
Reebok released a film called Humans of Reebok, illustrating the company’s unique fitness culture.
Adidas Originals Opens NYC Flagship
Adidas Originals will open a new U.S. flagship store on Spring Street in New York City on August 17.
REI Outessa Gains LifeStraw Sponsorship
REI’s inaugural Outessa Summit for women gained another outdoor partnership from filtration and purification brand LifeStraw.
FDRA Report: Kids Footwear Duties Increased 191 Percent Since 2005
A new back-to-school report on children’s footwear, conducted by the Footwear Distributors and retailers of America (FDRA) shows that duties have increased 191 percent over the past 10 years.
ClickitGolf Reorganizes Under New Company and CEO
ClickitGolf.com, which buys and sells discounted rounds of golf at more than 300 courses around the country, announced that it reorganized under new parent company, ClickIt Golf, Inc., and hired Charlotte, NC entrepreneur David Moore as CEO.
Fanatics Names Former Adidas Talent as VP of Retail Sales for Fanatics Branded
Fanatics, a global leader for licensed sports merchandise, named Glen Giovanucci as vice president of retail sales for Fanatics Branded.
HockeyShot Grant Promotes Hockey Play for Underserved Youth
HockeyShot.com, the online specialty retailer of hockey training and skill-building products worldwide, has partnered with the FlipGive Fundraising digital platform to launch a hockey grant for underserved youth called, Get In The Game.
Executives Plot the Future of Tennis at TIA Tennis Forum
During the ninth annual Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Tennis Forum, top tennis executives will present the latest research and plans that will contribute to growing the tennis industry.
