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CCM Hockey Donates To Brooklyn Youth
CCM Hockey donated more than $30,000 worth of hockey equipment to Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Brooklyn, N.Y., with the help of New York Islanders Legend Pat LaFontaine and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment.
Reebok Signs China’s Hottest Grandpa
Wang Deshun, nicknamed “China’s Hottest Grandpa,” has become the latest face of Reebok’s “Be More Human” campaign.
Lululemon’s Q4 Exceeds Revenue Guidance
Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported earnings rose 15.9 percent on a 12 percent revenue gain. Results topped its guidance for sales updated on January 9 while landing in line with earnings guidance.
RYU Apparel Announces Creation Of Advisory Board
RYU Apparel Inc. announced the creation of an Advisory Board, the grant of stock options and shares for services.
Topgolf Adds Former Starbucks COO To Board
Troy Alstead spent 24 years with Starbucks Corporation, where he most recently served as the chief operating officer and led the global operations of the business and its family of brands.
Asics Opening Boston Design Hub
The move punctuates the brand’s overall growth strategy, adds to the brand’s presence in Boston to its already existing global digital hub that opened in Spring 2016 and grows its U.S. presence on both coasts: Irvine, CA and Boston, MA.
Puma Offers Leggings Discounts Following United Airlines Controversy
“We fly in our leggings,” the brand tweeted on Tuesday. “Bring your United ticket to any US PUMA store for 20 percent off leggings. Now until April 9. Stay Fly.”
Nike To Open Moscow Flagship
Nike will open a flagship store in Moscow on Air Max Day, March 26. The store is another one of its recent statement locations that “transform sport retail through digitally connected experiences.” Recent openings have included Nike Soho last year and Nike Miami and the Nike & Jordan Basketball Experience Store in Beijing this year. […]
Zappos President To Leave In June
Steve Hill, president of Zappos, will step down in June, according to Footwear News.
Ultimate Direction Kicks Off 2017 FKT Grant Project
The hydration and wearable gear company launched its 2017 grant program to aspiring athletes who are planning a Fastest Known Time attempt in 2017.
Riddell Moving Headquarters
Riddell is moving its corporate headquarters to Des Plaines, IL, about half a mile from its current offices in Rosemont.
The North Face Names New Endurance Running Team Members
The North Face added Zach Miller and Andrew Miller to its endurance running team, joining the likes of Rory Bosio, Dean Karnazes and Rob Krar.
Nearly 12,000 Attend IHRSA’s Annual Convention & Trade Show
IHRSA 2017 attracted nearly 12,000 industry professionals (health club operators, suppliers, and fitness industry professionals) including over 7,400 Convention & Trade Show attendees.
Road Race Finishers See Third Straight Year Of Declines
For the third straight year, the number of road race finishers declined in the U.S., as 16.96 million runners crossed a finish line in 2016, a one percent decrease from the 17.1 million finishers in 2015, according to Running USA’s U.S. Road Race Trends report.
RYU Apparel Opens Third Retail Location
RYU is also planning to open its first Toronto location in spring 2017 before opening an additional store in British Columbia, giving the apparel brand a total of five locations.
