SGB Update Sports & Fitness
ActiveWorks Endurance Expands Marketing Reach With Garmin Coach
Active Network, a provider of a suite of race management tools, has collaborated with Garmin International Inc. to integrate listings on Active.com with Garmin Coach through a new system integration (API), providing Active’s customers and their endurance events with expanded marketing reach.
July Retail Sales Increase 4.9 Percent Over 2017
July retail sales were up 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted from June and increased 4.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, giving the industry a solid kickoff for the third quarter as consumers continued to spend despite concerns about the growing trade war, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.
Tennis Industry To Hold Meetings In NYC Aug. 27-28
In conjunction with the 11th annual Tennis Forum in New York, the Tennis Industry Association will present a special session on “The Future Commerce Initiative” by renowned industry expert and thought leader Dan O’Connor. The session, which will deal with how tennis businesses can navigate the complexity of retail in today’s world, will be at the Grand Hyatt New York on Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Full Swing Simulators, LPGA Star Brooke Henderson Announce Multi-Year Ambassador Partnership
Full Swing has announced a new partnership with LPGA star and 2016 Olympian Brooke Henderson. In just her fourth year on the LPGA, Brooke Henderson has quickly made a name for herself by winning six LPGA titles, including her first Major Championship, all before her 20th birthday.
Shred415 Reaches Franchise Agreement Milestone
Shred415, a high-intensity interval training fitness concept, celebrates the company’s one-year franchising milestone with the announcement that the company has 51 signed franchise agreements across the United States.
SportLogiq Named Official Provider Of Advanced Data Of SHL
As part of a longstanding partnership between SportLogiq and the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), SportLogiq will now be the league’s official data supplier effective the 2018-19 season.
Outspoken: Women In Triathlon Summit Announces Meredith Kessler As Opening Keynote
The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit presented by Triathlete Magazine have announced Meredith Kessler as the opening keynote speaker at the Summit, held, November 30 to December 2 in Tempe, AZ.
Project High Five Launches To Tackle Growing Youth Sports Crisis
Project High Five (PH5), an online community designed to help keep kids engaged in team sports longer, on Tuesday announced the official launch of the organization’s online platform.
Crew By True Rowing Announces Funding From Olympic Rower
Crew by True Rowing announced today $5 million in seed capital to bring a connected indoor rowing machine to market.
PeopleForBikes Elects Two New Board Members
Boulder, CO-based PeopleForBikes Coalition has elected two members to the company’s board of directors: Jennifer Harned, president and general manager of Bell + Giro and Justin Gottlieb, vice president of Interbike.
AstroTurf Acquires Nagle Athletic Surfaces
AstroTurf Corp. has acquired Nagle Athletic Surfaces Inc., a track and outdoor court installation specialist based in East Syracuse, NY. Nagle joins the SportGroup family of companies, which includes AstroTurf, Advanced Polymer Technologies, Polytan, SYNLawn Melos and more. The sale was finalized on July 31.
NRF Upgrades 2018 Economic Forecast But Says Tariffs Remain Threat
The National Retail Federation on Monday increased the federation’s retail sales forecast for 2018, saying sales are expected to grow more than previously predicted thanks to tax reform and other positive economic inputs, but warning that tariffs threaten to dampen consumer confidence.
TrainingPeaks Names Claudette Stevenson Senior Director Of Product Development
TrainingPeaks, which creates tracking and planning software for endurance athletes and coaches, announced that Claudette Stevenson will take on the role of senior director of product development, overseeing the company’s product and engineering departments.
Activbody Appoints CEO
Activbody, maker of the Activ5 portable fitness device and training app, announced the company has appointed long-time technology and e-commerce executive Dan Stevenson as the company’s new CEO.
Mizuno’s Sales Shrink In Q1
Mizuno Corp. reported sales of ¥42.8 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, down 6.9 percent year-over-year. Sales in the Americas region slumped 23.9 percent.
