ElliptiGO’s Meb Keflezighi Presents to Sports Medicine Industry
ElliptiGO Inc. signed on for a title sponsorship of a presentation on the benefits of cross-training, given by 2016 United States Olympian Meb Keflezighi at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 63rd Annual Meeting.
PHIT America Sees Sharp Declines in Frequent Participants
While the number of physically inactive Americans actually declined from 83 million people in 2014 down to 81.7 million in 2015, the underlying numbers on physical inactivity in the U.S. paint a grave picture according to research just released by the Physical Activity Council (PAC).
DSW Slashes Guidance on Subpar Q1
DSW Inc. reduced its full-year guidance after first-quarter earnings came in lower than expected.
Intex Alleges Bestway Inflatable Beds Violate Patents
Intex Recreation Corp. of Long Beach, Calif. filed a Sec. 337 complaint May 19 with the International Trade Commission seeking to block the importation of air beds it alleges violate two patents it licensed in 2014 from another Chinese company.
International Trade Commission Set to Move on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill
President Obama signed legislation to change the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) process and avoid potential issues with the Congressional ban on earmarks. Under this new process, the International Trade Commission (ITC) will accept petitions for tariff relief, review them and make recommendations to Congress.
RAM Racing Acquires Gault Race Management
RAM Racing acquired Gault Race Management in a recent move that not only tripled its capacity to time participants, according to Steve Ginsburg, RAM’s CEO, but also created the largest timing business in the United States.
REI Outessa Series Taps Jam Collective
Eventus Outdoors appointed PR and communications agency Jam Collective to promote its new event series, the REI Outessa Summit.
Boathouse Sports Partners Again With U.S. Rowing Team
Boathouse Sports unveiled its custom unisuit that will be worn by U.S. Rowing’s national team athletes during the 2016 season, including the upcoming Olympic Games.
Leatt Corp. Sponsors Pro Chain Reaction Cycles Team
Leatt Corporation, a global developer, marketer and distributor of personal protective equipment for all forms of sports, has signed a sponsorship agreement with pro downhill mountain bike team, the Chain Reaction Cycles (CRC) Team.
Reebok Teases J.J. Watt Signature Logo
Reebok launched “Hunt Greatness,” a campaign starring J.J. Watt. An extension of the brand’s call to Be More Human, Hunt Greatness encourages people to pursue a better version of themselves, every day, through fitness.
Ascent Protein Named Spartan Race Nutrition Partner
Ascent Protein, a nutrition brand with products designed for athletes and training, joined on as the Official Performance Nutrition sponsor of the Spartan Race through May 2017.
Sock and Accessory Brands Appoints VP of Sales for Strategic Accounts
Sock and Accessory Brands Global, Inc., (SABG) a maker of hosiery, legwear, and accessories, added Brey Williams to its senior level sales team as vice president of sales for strategic accounts.
Eddie Bauer Guide Breaks Mt. Everest Record
Eddie Bauer Guide Melissa Arnot summited Mt. Everest for the sixth time, breaking the world record for the most summits completed by an American woman in history- a record she has held since 2013.
Huntington Surf Celebrates Major Remodeling
Huntington Surf & Sport has completed a major renovation at its downtown (Main and PCH) location and is set to formally unveil its new look on Wednesday, May 25.
Saxx Underwear Appoints International Sales Director
Saxx Underwear hired industry veteran Tom Helleberg as international sales director.
