SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Mizuno Brings Back Project Zero
In its second year, Project Zero, a partnership with Fleet Feet and Breast Cancer Research Foundation, highlights personal stories of strength, perseverance and support, while donating a portion of proceeds from each purchase of the special edition Bcrf Waveknit R2 running shoes and other BCRF branded gear.
Descente Hires Fritz Taylor To Run North American Group
Descente has established a wholly-owned North American subsidiary led by industry veteran, Fritz Taylor, that will seek to expand the Japanese athletic apparel brand beyond ski channels.
TackleBar Being Played In 21 States
Youth athletes in 21 states will be playing TackleBar, a safer version of football, this season. Players wear a helmet, shoulder pads and a harness around their waists with two foam bars that sit on the lower back that requires players to learn proper tackling technique.
Inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference Announced
The inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference will be held Jan. 23-25, 2019, and co-located with the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL.
Under Armour To Downsize 3 Percent Of Workforce
Under Armour Inc. said the company’s restructuring program will now cost more than the company previously expected, as the company plans to cut about 400 jobs, or about 3 percent of the company’s global workforce, by March. At the same time, the company raised the lower end of the fiscal 2018 earnings forecast.
New York Road Runners Releases 2018 Impact Report
New York Road Runners (NYRR) released the organization’s annual Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2018 (April 2017-March 2018), which illustrates the organization’s commitment to make fitness and the sport of running accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Freemotion Appoints Gary Novak As EMEA Sales Director
Freemotion, the commercial division of Icon Health & Fitness, announced the company’s continued focus on the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) market with the addition of seasoned fitness professional, Gary Novak as EMEA sales director.
Sweaty Betty Partners Again With Dare To Bare
Movemeant Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, and Sweaty Betty, a 20 year old leading women’s activewear brand born in London, are bringing the largest body-positive fundraising event, ‘We Dare To Bare’, back to New York City on September 30.
NASGW Announces Annual Leadership Award Nominees
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW), the association representing shooting sports wholesalers, manufacturers, and their trade partners, has announced the nominees for this year’s NASGW Leadership Awards.
Founder Sport Group To Acquire Teamwork Athletic Apparel
Founder Sport Group, formerly Badger Sportswear, announced that the company will acquire Teamwork Athletic Apparel, an on-demand apparel manufacturing company serving team uniform dealers and decorators with a variety of stock, sublimated and licensed apparel. Founder Sports also owns Badger Sport, Alleson Athletic and Garb Athletics.
Garneau Names Martin Trudel Executive Leader Of Global Sales & Marketing
Louis Garneau Sports has announced the appointment of Martin Trudel as executive leader of global sales & marketing.
USA Cycling Announces New Membership Structure
USA Cycling has launched a redesigned membership program, highlighted by a new low-cost option for cycling enthusiasts and fans to become members of the sport’s National Governing Body.
Football Dominates As Top Performing Sport Globally
Global market research company Euromonitor International on Wednesday launched new data and analysis tracking global sport leagues, with the National Football League taking the top spot.
Jackson State University Partners With Nike And BSN Sports
Jackson State Athletics, along with the JSU Foundation, has entered a five-year partnership with Nike through BSN Sports for sports apparel and equipment.
Rhode Island Town Passes Resolution Against Nike
The town council of North Smithfield in Rhode Island has voted to ban the town’s local departments from purchasing Nike products, according to the Providence Journal.
