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Gildan Reaches Leadership Level In CDP’s 2019 Scores
Gildan Activewear Inc. said it has been included in the leadership band in CDP’s 2019 scores for corporate transparency and action on climate change.
Legacy Global Sports Appoints CEO Of Global Premier Soccer
Legacy Global Sports announced Keith Caldwell as chief executive officer of Global Premier Soccer (GPS).
Golf Town Signs Canada’s Winningest Professional Golfer
Golf Town, Canada’s largest golf retailer, and Brooke Henderson, Canada’s winningest professional golfer, announced that they have extended their long-standing partnership to a three-year agreement.
Puma Signs Current Long Jump World Champion
Puma signed current long jump World Champion Tajay Gayle.
ClassPass Ranks Best Fitness Studios In America
ClassPass, the fitness membership subscription service, introduced its ranking of the top fitness studios and wellness instructors in North America. The winners are the results of a nationwide vote, with 28,777 submissions, as well as analysis of more than 24 million studio and instructor reviews and ratings made during 2019.
Topgolf Entertainment Group Launches ‘Lounge by Topgolf’ Concept
Topgolf Entertainment Group introduced the world’s first Lounge by Topgolf, a new, indoor Lounge concept featuring an upscale bar and restaurant with an elevated, virtual gaming experience.
Ikor Labs Appoints Andrew Pruitt As Sports Medicine Consultant
Ikor Labs, the Boulder-based producer of recovery-enhancing hemp oil/CBD (cannabidiol) products, announced the addition of Andrew Pruitt as sports medicine consultant for sciience and innovation.
Under Armour To Retire UA Record
Under Armour said UA Record, its mobile app for tracking fitness and weight changes, will be retired on March 31, 2020 and will no longer operate. Users who have been tracking workouts on UA Record are being encouraged to transition to MapMyFitness app.
Walmart’s Chief Merchant Exits
Walmart’s chief merchandising officer, Steve Bratspies, will be departing. Scott McCall, currently Walmart’s merchandise manager for toys, entertainment and seasonal goods, will succeed him.
Fitness Centers Aplenty On Entrepreneur’s 41st Annual Franchise 500
Planet Fitness landed at 7, Anytime Fitness, 22; and OrangeTheory Fitness, 43; on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 41st Annual Franchise 500. Among retailers, Fleet Feet was 86 and Play It Again Sports was 269.
Theragun Introduces Theragun University
Theragun Inc., the maker of hand-held percussive therapy devices, announced the launch of Theragun University, premiering the program with its partnership with Genesis Health Clubs.
Genyouth Appoints Two Board Members
Genyouth, the national youth health and wellness nonprofit closely tied to the NFL, said Chris Michalak, CEO of Alight Solutions, and Dana Bolden, SVP Corteva Agriscience, have been appointed to its board.
PGA Tour Announces Licensing Relationship With Full Swing Simulators
The PGA Tour announced a multi-year relationship with Full Swing Simulators as the new Official Licensee of the PGA Tour in the golf simulator category.
Patrick Mahomes Leads NFL Jersey Sales
Patrick Mahomes has moved into the No. 1 position on the NFLPA’s official list of top-selling players, based on sales of all officially licensed NFL player-identified merchandise from March 1-November 30, 2019. Tom Brady has led jersey sales the past two seasons.
Milliken To Acquire Borchers
Milliken & Company, which acquired Polartec in June 2019, signed an agreement to acquire Borchers Group Limited, a specialty chemicals company known for its coating additives and specialty catalyst solutions.
