SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Vie Active Opens Flagship Store In Sun Valley

Inspired by Founder Noa Ries’s hometown of Bondi Beach, the store has a laid-back beach house vibe, outfitted with a shell chandelier, drift wood hued floors and a collection of surfboards from Ries’s own personal collection.

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Killian Jornet won the Hardrock 100 while running with a dislocated shoulder.

Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Gains

Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, announced net income for the quarter ended July 1, 2017 of $5.8 million, or $1.29 a share, up from $5.4 million, or $1.25, a year ago.

Fleet Feet Unveils New Initiatives At Annual Conference

At its annual conference held in Pinehurst, NC, Fleet Feet unveiled three key initiatives to franchise owners: its first in-store 3D scanning technology, fit id; a reboot of the brand’s original brand positioning and consumer marketing campaign, fitlosophy; and a brand new e-mail platform and internal communication hub.

Garmin Partners With K4Connect

Garmin International Inc. announced a collaboration with K4Connect to integrate wearable devices as part of K4Community, K4Connect’s “connected-life” platform supporting older adults and individuals living with disabilities.

Nike Appoints EVP, Global Human Resources

Monique Matheson, a 19-year veteran of Nike, most recently served as VP, chief talent and diversity officer, overseeing all aspects of talent management, and diversity and inclusion.

Nike Unveils First Look At NBA Uniforms

Employing 3D body maps of players, including heat and sweat maps, Nike designers said they would up making significant changes to the weight, fit and construction of the uniforms.

Xenith Partners With Cleveland Browns

The Detroit-based helmet manufacturer, along with the Cleveland Browns, Ohio Lottery and University Hospitals have teamed up to outfit Ohio area football teams with more than $500,000 in football helmets over the next five years.