SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Peloton Selects Blackbird To Edit Its Virtual Classes
Forbidden Technologies, developer and seller of the cloud video platform Blackbird, announced that Peloton has chosen Blackbird to edit its on-demand virtual classes.
Trust Performance Hires Rob Aguero As Global Sales Manager
Trust Performance, a leader in multi-link front suspension design, announced that Rob Aguero has joined its rapidly growing team as global sales manager. Previously, Aguero served as manager of sales and business development with Mountain Racing Products and US Brand Manager with Lightweight Cycling Products.
NFL Reports 29 Percent Drop in Concussions During 2018 Season, Practices
The number of diagnosed concussions NFL players suffered in 2018 dropped significantly, indicating that a heightened effort this season — which included two much-discussed rules changes — might have contributed to the difference.

Nike Reopens Blue Ribbon Sports Store
Nike has opened Blue Ribbon Sports, a store designed to serve as a community space for local runners in Santa Monica, CA.

Nike Enters 10-Year Partnership With Major League Baseball
Beginning in 2020, Nike will become the the exclusive provider of Major League Baseball’s on-field uniforms (which will feature a Nike Swoosh), including baselayers, game-day outerwear and training apparel.
Nuun Sponsoring Sarah True, Kayla Kobelin And The Smashfest Queen Team
Nuun announced its support of the next generation of female athletes with the sponsorships of Sarah True, Kayla Kobelin and the Smashfest Queen Team. Nuun will be providing resources, including critical hydration and nutrition support, for these inspiring athletes and advocates across their training, racing, and recovery needs.
NRF: Consumer Super Bowl Spending Expected To Be Down Slightly
American adults say they will spend an average $81.30 for a total of $14.8 billion as they watch the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams meet up in the Super Bowl next month, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Running Industry Association Announces the RIA KICK Show
The Running Industry Association (RIA) announced they will host a working show for their members titled, the RIA KICK Show. The inaugural show, to be held in June 2019 in Denver, CO, will feature 26 presenting brands and have space for 96 retail attendees.
Première Vision Launches New ‘Sports Show’ In Portland, OR
Premiere Vision announce the launch of the Premiere Vision Sport Show – a trade show for sportswear offerings in the American market. Hosted in Portland, OR, the first Premiere Vision Sport Show is slated for August 14 through 15 of this year, running alongside The Materials Show.

Skins Files For Bankruptcy
Skins, the Australian apparel manufacturer known for its compression products, filed for bankruptcy in a Swiss Court. The company blamed the global financial crisis that that eventually led to the company taking on too much debt.
Brooks Adds Two Runners To Hansons-Brooks Squad
Brooks Running Company welcomed Michele Lee to the Hansons-Brooks Original Distance Project (ODP) as well as Marta Pen Freitas to the Brooks Beasts Track Club.
Blast Motion And Diamond Kinetics Enter Into License Agreement
Blast Motion Inc. and Diamond Kinetics, Inc. have settled the patent case that Blast Motion filed against Diamond Kinetics in the Western District of Pennsylvania and have entered into a patent license agreement.
Dyaco Partners With Philips
Dyaco International, the maker of fitness and wellness products, is set to launch a new line of specialty medical and rehabilitation fitness equipment under a brand licensing agreement with Philips, a leader in health technology.

Brooks Sees Record Year In 2018
Brooks Running Co. reported global revenue reached a record $644 million in 2018, a 26-percent year-over-year. The gain was driven by a 28-percent increase in global footwear sales. Apparel stabilized and grew 7 percent.

LEM Helmets Names Keith Cozzens Global Brand Marketing Director
LEM Helmets, manufacturer of safe, stylish, and performance-driven cycling helmets for road, mountain biking, commute, and kids, welcomes Keith Cozzens to the team as global brand marketing director.