SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Fila Extends Partnership With Karolina Pliskova
Fila announced that it has extended its partnership with World No. 8 and global tennis star Karolina Pliskova.
Smartwool Rolls Out Advocacy Efforts
Throughout the holiday season, Smartwool is pledging to donate to Protect Our Winters and SOS Outreach. At the same time, Smartwool employees are tackling hands-on projects to show their support for Colorado families experiencing food insecurity, members of the military serving overseas, and underserved youth around the country.
FLA Re-Accredits New Balance
The Fair Labor Association (FLA) announced the reaccreditation of the New Balance social compliance program, confirming that the company has policies and practices in place to monitor and remediate labor abuses in its global supply chain.
Keynote Speakers And Agenda Announced For IHRSA 2019
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that four keynote speakers will be headlining the 38th Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA.
SFIA Report Highlights Success And Evolution Of Health Clubs
The 2018 SFIA Tracking the Fitness Movement Report reveals sustainability in the fitness industry, as it succeeds in keeping up with the latest trends, providing innovative options and satisfying a majority of the market through diverse fitness avenues.
Nike Community Impact Fund Provides Grants To Detroit Youth Organizations
The Nike The Community Store in Detroit awarded $50,000 in grants to six local non-profits that focus on getting kids moving through play and sport so they can lead healthier, happier and more successful lives.
Triathlete’s Editor-in-Chief Erin Beresini Elevated To Editorial Director Of Pocket Outdoor Media
Erin Beresini, editor-in-chief of Triathlete, has been promoted to editorial director of Magazine & Digital Media for Women’s Running, Competitor Running, and VeloNews in addition to her current duties.
Ccilu & PGA Tour Form Licensing Partnership On Sport Lifestyle Shoes
Ccilu Footwear and PGA Tour announced a long-term license agreement to create a special sports/lifestyle footwear collection — PGA Tour by Ccilu — beginning with its SS19 Collection.
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open Lansing, MI, Store in 2019
Sportsman’s Warehouse is opening a new store in Lansing, MI, in the summer of 2019. The Lansing location will introduce the Sportsman’s Warehouse brand to Michigan and will be the 93rd store in 24 states.
PHIT Act Awaits Senate Vote
The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on July 25, behind bipartisan support, now awaits a vote in the Senate.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Guidance After EPS Beat
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. on Wednesday raised full-year 2018 earnings per diluted share guidance to $3.15 to $3.25 from the previous range of $3.02 to $3.20 earnings per share after reporting a strong third quarter ended November 3.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Q3 EPS In Line With Estimates
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. on Wednesday reported diluted earnings per share for the fiscal third quarter ended November 3 of 29 cents. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of 26 cents was up from diluted earnings per share of 23 cents in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 and in line with Wall Street’s targets.
NRF Sees Positive Start To Holiday Spending
From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, more than 165 million Americans shopped either in stores or online, surpassing the 164 million who had said they would shop in a consumer sentiment survey conducted ahead of the holiday, according to findings from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Zaful Activewear Launches College Campaign
At the beginning of November, Zaful launched a campaign destined for UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), CSULB (California State University, Long Beach) and USC (University of Southern California) to bring their latest activewear to LA students.
Vuori Opens San Francisco Store
Southern California-inspired Vuori Clothing announced the opening of its latest store located at 2070 Union Street in San Francisco.
