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Scarpa Promotes Mark Mathews To VP Of Sales
The nine-year veteran will direct all sales strategy for Scarpa in North America, and focus more on business development and overall brand direction.
Adidas Won’t Confirm Blac Chyna Deal
Adidas added: “We have not have made any announcement and are unable to confirm this information.”
PrimaLoft To Share Its 55-Percent Recycled Material Industry-Wide
In 2016 Patagonia had a stranglehold on this insulation, however come 2016 it will be available industry-wide.
Topgolf Plans Mega Location In South Florida
Topgolf confirmed that it will open its first location in South Florida at Miami Gardens. Topgolf will begin construction on the 65,000-square-foot venue in February 2017, and it is expected to open to the public in late 2017.
Fitbit Forges Ahead In Healthcare Realm
Companies including Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC), New York Life, Pitney Bowes, SAP, Sharp Healthcare and Teach for America will now be working with Fitbit Group Health to develop programs tailored to the needs of their unique employee populations.
Asics America Strengthens Leadership Team With New Execs
Barbara Turner was appointed vice president of human resources and Lisa Hatton Harrington general counsel.
Wolverine Worldwide Makes Progress On Strategic Initiatives
Wolverine Worldwide shared an update on the progress of its ongoing strategic initiatives, which includes the divestiture of its Robeez brand.
Finish Line Reports Q3 Loss
Steep declines in apparel and accessories offset a high-single-digit footwear comp gain and a 33 percent sales increase in Macy’s business.
Superflex Raises $9.6 Million To Introduce Powered Clothing
In the coming months, Superflex will unveil its initial product concept: a powered suit designed for those experiencing mobility difficulties later in life, or challenging work environments, to provide core wellness support for a wearer’s torso, hips and legs.
Nike’s Q2 Results Race Past Estimates
Nike Inc. reported sales and earnings that topped Wall Street targets, driven by double-digit currency neutral growth in Western Europe, Greater China and the Emerging Markets. Sales in the North America region were up 3 percent.
Garmin Eyes Africa Expansion, Brings Fit Trackers To Ghana
Garmin entered a partnership with MTN in Ghana, launching a series of fitness watches for the region and its communities. About five different activity trackers make up the line.
CCM Hockey Seals Multi-Year Deal With Parise
CCM Hockey sealed a multi-year partnership with Zach Parise, alternate captain for the Minnesota Wild and two-time U.S. Olympian.
Balega Presents Ubuntu Award To Naperville Running Company
Naperville Running Company received the award to acknowledge its establishment of the entrepreneurial program at North Central College this past year.
Topgolf Opens First New Jersey Location
The 65,000-square-foot venue is the company’s 31st location worldwide.
Pilates In The Grove Boutique Boosts Website Power
Pilates teacher training information is available on the newly redesigned website, along with a library of informative and instructional pilates videos.
