Strive Closes $6M In Funding To Accelerate Growth
Strive is the online fitness platform that optimizes muscle performance for elite athletes and teams through proprietary algorithms and sensors, announced it closed $6 million in Series A funding.
Fitmint Secures First Seed Funding Round
Move-to-earn startup Fitmint raised seed funding of $1.6 million led by venture capital firm General Catalyst, with participation from iSeed, Kearny Jackson, Dweb3, and 1947 Rise, among others.
Arccos Golf Reaches Australia And New Zealand Partnership
Arccos Golf has entered into an exclusive partnership with Performance Brands Australia (PBA) to distribute its golf tech products throughout Australia and New Zealand.
REI Set To Open Stores in Colorado And Missouri
REI Co-op on Friday, July 22 plans to open the doors to new stores in Glenwood Springs, CO, and Town and Country, MO.
Inov-8 Appoints New CEO
Inov-8 announced that Mike Snell would join the company as its new CEO in October 2022. Snell will leave his current role as commercial director for supermarket chain Asda in September 2022 before joining the UK-founded and headquartered brand.
Blast To Launch Esports Apparel In Partnership With Nike
Blast, the Esports entertainment company, has launched an esports-inspired Nike branded apparel collection.
Florence Marine X Announces New GM, Hawaii
Florence Marine X, an outdoor apparel company co-founded by two-time world champion surfer and Olympian John John Florence, announced that it had named Joel Centeio as GM, Hawaii.
Tivity Health Sold To Stone Point Capital
Tivity Health, which includes SilverSneakers, Prime Fitness and WholeHealth Living, has completed the acquisition by funds managed by Stone Point Capital for $32.50 per share in cash.
Everlast Launches Mobile Platform, Everlast Fitness
Everlast launched its online platform, Everlast Fitness, dedicated to boxing taught by Everlast fighters and certified professional trainers.
Skechers Opens Superstore In New Jersey
Skechers announced it had opened its largest East Coast retail store in New Jersey. The 22,000-square-foot superstore is at The Mills at Jersey Gardens.
Emerald Acquires Advertising Week Global Event Platform
Emerald Holding, Inc. announced that it had completed the acquisition of all the business assets under the name Advertising Week from Stillwell Partners.
Pou Sheng Names New CEO, Chairman
Pou Sheng, Yue Yuen’s Chinese retail subsidiary, appointed Wang Jun as CEO, effective July 1, succeeding Shao-Wu Lee who is stepping down to become chairman.
Obit: Luxottica Founder Dies At 87
Leonardo Del Vecchio, the chairman of eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica and founder of Luxottica, has passed away at the age of 87.
Anon Appoints General Manager
Anon, a maker of ski and snowboard helmets, goggles and sunglasses owned by Burton, has named Mark Wakeling as general manager.
USWE Sports AB Acquires Giant Loop
USWE Sports AB, a publicly traded backpack company based in Malmö, Sweden, has acquired Bend, OR-based Giant Loop LLC, a powersports brand known for its innovative off-road motorcycle soft luggage designs. The transaction is scheduled to close on July 1.
