SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Altra Partners With Utah State University
Utah State University’s Outdoor Product Design and Development (OPDD) program announces a partnership with Altra Footwear, the running footwear brand known for its unique FootShape toe box and Zero Drop running shoes.
GoPro Reports 19.1 Percent Rise In Quarterly Revenue
Said Nicholas Woodman, GoPro’s Founder and CEO. “We had a great first quarter and feel good about our outlook for the second quarter. We remain on track toward our goal of returning to full-year non-GAAP profitability in 2017.”
Polartec To Auction Off Boston-Area Manufacturing Plant
The manufacturing of Polartec fleece at the nearly 600,000-square-foot plant ended last year, when Polartec LLC laid off more than 200 employees and moved operations to Tennessee.
G-Form Signs LA Galaxy’s Jermaine Jones
The impact protection company inked a two-year partnership with Los Angeles Galaxy central midfielder and United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) veteran Jermaine Jones.
Wahoo Fitness Partners With Rapha Cycling Club
A first for the RCC, the partnership with Wahoo Fitness will allow members to benefit from Wahoo’s product lineup.
Champs Launches ‘The Moment’ Starring Julio Jones And MIGOS
Following two earlier collaborations between athletes and artists, the third episode spotlights Jones as he lives in his “moment” standing at the top of his sport.
Amer Sports’ Q1 Earnings Slip
Said Heikki Takala, president and CEO, “In the first quarter, we delivered solid growth despite the soft retail landscape especially in the US.”
Under Armour Posts First Quarterly Loss
Under Armour Inc. reported its first quarterly loss as a public company with North American revenue declining slightly due to stores closed due to bankruptcies. Results still came ahead of Wall Street’s expectations and the company retained its guidance for the year.
Nike Signs 13 NFL Draft Prospects
Nike Football officially welcomed their 2017 rookie class to its roster.
Jordan Brand Signs NFL Draft Prospects
Ahead of the 2017 draft in Philadelphia, Jordan Brand announced the signing of Ohio State safety Malik Hooker and Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer.
GameChanger App Reaches Milestone Of 10 Million Games Scored
GameChanger, the leading digital scorekeeping app for amateur baseball and softball teams acquired by Dick’s Sporting Goods last November, said it officially reached 10 million games scored since launching in 2009.
Roka Partners With British Triathlon
Roka Sports Inc. and British Triathlon revealed a new partnership today that makes the Dallas-based performance multi-sport brand as the Official Swim Category Sponsor of British Triathlon.
HSN’s Mindy Grossman To Lead Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers International Inc. appointed Mindy Grossman as president and chief executive officer effective July 2017.
OutDoor In Friedrichshafen Focuses On Running
At this year’s OutDoor in Friedrichshafen the subject of running will be presented for the first time in a special Running Center, removing the boundaries between trail running and classic running.
Adidas Partners With World OutGames Miami
Making its U.S. debut, the event will welcome LGBTQI athletes from more than 40 countries, many where homosexuality remains illegal and hidden.
