SGB Update Sports & Fitness
BikeFlights.com Expands Advocacy Program
Trips for Kids and Little Bellas, have joined the program for 2017.
SFIA Urges Passage Of PHIT Act
“We are at a critical juncture in the national debate on healthcare and the PHIT Act is a potential game-changer,” said Tom Cove, SFIA President and CEO.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Two New Stores
The retailer will celebrate the opening of new locations in Norwalk, CT and Sunnyvale, CA.
Balega Beefs Up Domestic Sales Team
The performance sock brand is expanding its domestic sales team with five new representatives.
Zalando Acquires Kickz
Zalando, Europe’s biggest pure online fashion retailer, made its first move into physical stores with the acquisition of streetwear retailer Kickz.
Argon 18 Hires VP Of Sales
Canadian high-end bike manufacturer Argon 18 announced the appointment of Claude LeBlond to vice president of global sales.
Headsweats Teams Up With MultiRace
The performance headwear manufacturer will be the presenting sponsor of the Mack Cycle Miami Man Half Iron and International Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike.
Performance Sports Group Begins Search For New CEO
With the completion of the sale in bankruptcy proceedings, Performance Sports Group Ltd. said a search for a permanent CEO is underway. Harlan Kent, who previously served as the CEO of Performance Sports Group, will continue to lead the business on an interim basis.
Big 5’s Earnings Surge In Q4
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported earnings in the fourth quarter surged 80 percent, thanks to improved merchandising margins and a 3.1 percent gain in same-store sales while forecasting a profit turnaround for the first quarter.
Oregon Governor Lobbies To Host Outdoor Retailer
Nike Inc., the North American headquarters of Adidas and Columbia Sportswear are part of the Oregon outdoor industry, as well as numerous smaller outdoor companies.
Summit Bicycles Partners With Beeline Bikes
Summit will serve the needs of cyclists and riders with five existing brick-and-mortar stores and a fleet of seven mobile bike shops.
Hoka One One Sponsors Aggies Running Club
In 2016, the Aggies had nine qualifiers for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Adidas Appoints U.S. Soccer Marketing Chief
Aaron Maines, formerly at the sports agency Wasserman, will oversee its U.S. soccer sports marketing business, including the brand’s partnerships with Major League Soccer, Major League Soccer clubs and pro athletes.
Report: TaylorMade Struggles To Find Buyer
A New York Post report indicated that losses have been higher than many buyers anticipated.
Beyoncé’s Stylist Launches Athleisure Line At SIX:02
Celebrity stylist Ty Hunter, best known for working with Beyoncé, partnered with apparel brand Reflex on a capsule athleisure collection exclusively available at SIX:02, Foot Locker’s women’s banner.
