ACE Study Finds Benefits of Ultimate Frisbee
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned an independent study that explored the benefits of ultimate frisbee.
Vicis Football Helmet Startup Raises $6 Million
Vicis, a startup football helmet maker, closed another $6 million in funding, which completes a $10 million Series A round, according to Geekwire.
Asics Sets 2020 Sustainability Strategy
Asics Corp. released its 2015 Sustainability Report on 23rd May, which summarizes the company’s sustainability performance for the fiscal year 2015 and outlined a new medium-term sustainability strategy towards 2020.
Report: L.L.Bean to Open First Wisconsin Store
L.L.Bean will open its first Wisconsin store in Brookfield, according to the Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel.
Halfords Group Acquires Online Bike Dealer
Halfords Group plc, one of the United Kingdom’s largest bicycle and car camping retailers, has acquired Tredz Limited and Wheelies Direct Limited, which specialize in online sale of premium bikes and accessories.
Missouri Woman Indicted for Embezzling $1.2M from Garmin
The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri has charged a woman with embezzling $1.2 million from Garmin International while working as a senior payroll specialist at the company’s headquarters near Kansas City.
The Conservation Alliance Elects Two New Directors
The Conservation Alliance board elected Kirsten Blackburn, Marketing Manager at Keen Inc., and Deven Clemens, Senior Director of Corporate Finance at Clif Bar & Company to serve on the organization’s board of directors.
Purnell Adds Reps in Rockies and Ontario
Purnell, a Santa Barbra, Calif. based lifestyle apparel brand, has added sales representatives with experience in the specialty outdoor, bicycle and watersports markets to represent it in the Rockies and Ontario, Canada.
Nike’s Detroit Store to Open Thursday
The Nike Inc. Community Store in downtown Detroit is scheduled for a 10 a.m. public grand opening Thursday. Michigan State University men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo, MSU mascot Sparty and Dennis Van Oossanen, vice president of North American retail, are expected to make appearances.
PVH’s Q1 Exceeds Guidance
PVH Corp., which owns Speedo but whose main businesses are Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, reported first quarter results that came in above guidance and raised its full-year guidance.
Tilly’s Reports Flat Sales, Negative Comps
Tilly’s Inc. reported flat sales for the fiscal first quarter ended May 2 and said comparable store sales, including e-commerce sales, fell 4.1 percent.
Glukos Signs Skateboarding Legend Steve Caballero
The Glukos Company Inc., the all-natural sports nutrition company, expanded its roster of brand ambassadors into the action sports arena by signing a professional skateboarding pioneer, Steve Caballero.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Grit Before Gold Tour Brings USA Athletes to Meet Local Youth
Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) released the dates of its “Grit Before Gold Tour,” which will make various stops in more than 25 states.
Research Condemns Fitbit Over Heart Rate Accuracy
Researchers at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, released findings that purport Fitbit technology PurePulse does not accurately record heart rate, and is therefore unreliable in tracking moderate to intense exercise.
Topgolf Ohio Prompts More Job Opportunities
Topgolf is in the works to open its 27th location in West Chester come late July 2016. Approximately 450 new jobs for the new site have been posted online, and auditions will begin in May and June 2016.
