SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Allett To Attend Outdoor Retailer
Allett, a minimalist wallet and carry product company based in San Diego, has decided to attend Outdoor Retailer.
Bass Pro Shops Announces 2017 Fitness Series Dates
Early registration opened for the 2017 Bass Pro Shops Fitness Series, the 11th annual lineup of races and runs celebrating health and wellness, outdoor adventures and wildlife conservation in the beauty of the Ozarks.
HanesBrands Earns 10th United Way Campaign Excellence Honor
HanesBrands has pledged $2.1 million this year for the United Way of Forsyth County and surrounding communities, as well as donated food items and volunteer hours to community agencies.
Athleta Seeing ‘Excellent Growth’
While Gap Inc. doesn’t break out the women’s fitness chain’s performance, Gap Inc.’s CEO Art Peck said Athleta continues to show “excellent growth” and remains “bullish” on its expansion potential.
Adidas Launches Shoe To Chase Two-Hour Marathon
Adidas unveiled the Adidas Adizero Sub2, a marathon shoe designed to take athletes below the two-hour barrier.
New Balance Signs Francisco Lindor
Other high-profile MLB players to wear New Balance cleats include Jose Altuve, Robinson Cano, Dustin Pedroia and Yoenis Cespedes. Lindor was with Under Armour.
Fila Sponsors Netherlands Olympic Team
Fila has sponsored Dutch Skating Emperor Sven Kramer, his affiliated institution, the Royal Dutch Skating Federation, and the affiliated team since 2014.
Superfeet Unveils Restructured Leadership Team
Among the changes is John Rauvola’s new role as CEO and president.
Billabong Sees Rebound In Americas Region
Billabong International Limited, as expected, reported a loss in the first half ended December 31 but earnings in the Americas regions improved significantly and officials continue to expect an overall bounce back in its second half.
Foot Locker’s Q4 Races Past Wall Street’s Targets
Fourth-quarter earnings easily topped Wall Street’s estimates while showing same-store sales gained 5 percent.
NSGA Partners With Positive Coaching Alliance
PCA resources – including live group workshops for youth and high school sports coaches, parents, student-athletes and administrators, as well as online courses, books and nearly 1,500 free resources at www.PCADevZone.org – help create a positive, character-building youth and high school sports experience for millions of youth each year.
HanesBrands Supports Education In Latin America
Since its inception in 2009, more than 2,000 HanesBrands employees in Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic have earned high school diplomas in its continuing education program.
Escalade’s Q4 Revenues Climb 5 Percent
Continued softness within the archery category was offset by acquisitions completed in 2016 as well as new product launches.
Asics Re-Signs Gaël Monfils
Asics announced that it re-signed French tennis star Gaël Monfils to a multi-year agreement to support the launch of the COURT FF.
Asics America Beefs Up Exec Team
Asics America recently named Barbara Turner as vice president of human resources and Lisa Hatton Harrington as general counsel.
