SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Implus Donates 60,000 Pairs Of Socks To Hurricane Harvey Victims
Implus is partnering with Academy Sports + Outdoors to donate 60,000 pairs of socks to aid the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Nathan Launches Safety & Visibility Campaign
The Nathan Run For The Stars campaign is part of a year-round educational, training and support system for select run specialty partners designed to promote growth in key running essentials categories.
Saucony Launches Freedom Track Club
Saucony expanded its commitment to athlete development with the launch of the Saucony Freedom Track Club, a Boston-based elite running group dedicated to developing future Olympic hopefuls.
Moody’s Downgrades Academy’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded its debt ratings for Academy Ltd. due to the “highly promotional environment” for athletic apparel and weak demand for firearms and ammunition.
Wilson Premier Classic Hosts Elite Travel Baseball Clubs
At the tournament in Peoria, AZ, young players showcase their skills and abilities in front of scouts while competing for a championship.
Teamwork Partners With Major League Baseball Players Association
Teamwork Athletic, based in San Marcos, CA, has secured the rights to manufacture apparel for each active roster player in the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
Fabletics Expands Into Footwear
The brand co-founded by Kate Hudson will introduce 11 styles comprised of training shoes, slip-ons, booties, lifestyle sneakers and high tops for women.
Adidas Again Lands On Dow Jones Sustainability Index
For the 18th year in a row, Adidas has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which evaluate the sustainability performance of the largest 2,500 companies listed in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index.
McDavid And Shock Doctor Partner With French Handball Star
McDavid and Shock Doctor extended their partnership with French handball superstar Nikola Karabatic as global athlete ambassador.
Kohl’s Announces Amazon Returns At Select Kohl’s Stores
Kohl’s announced that 82 stores across Los Angeles and Chicago will be offering free, convenient returns for Amazon customers starting in October.
8fit Secures $10 Million In Funding
8fit, a health and fitness app, announced a total of $10 million in funding with the closing of a Series A round led by Creandum and Eight Roads Ventures.
i9 Sports Awards Naples, Florida Franchise
i9 Sports, the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise, welcomed Shawn Gillespie to the organization after awarding the Fort Myers’ resident a franchise territory in Naples, FL.
Dick’s Announces Team USA Contenders Roster
Ashley Wagner and Alex Rigsby headline the roster of winter U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Contenders that are being supported by the Dick’s Sporting Goods through flexible employment or sponsorship agreements.
TomTom Starts Share Buyback Program
TomTom announced the start of its share buyback program to repurchase ordinary TomTom shares for an amount up to €50 million.
Puma Partners With Selena Gomez
The singer and actress will start working with Puma immediately and will first appear in the brand’s newest campaign for the Phenom, an upcoming women’s footwear drop.
