SGB Update Sports & Fitness
SIA Releases 2016 Market Intelligence Report
The report shows that the industry’s retail sales fell 1 percent for the 2015/16 season to $4.7 billion, with big regional differences across the country depending on where the snow fell.
Amazfit Enters GPS Running Watch Market
This is the third launch in three months by Amazfit, which was founded this year.
Under Armour And Kevin Plank Open ‘Living Classrooms’ Center
The UA House at Fayette operated by Living Classrooms was designed to be a catalyst for innovation and could potentially reinvigorate the model of how companies and communities work together.
Hoka One One Runner Breaks Ultra JFK 50 Record
Jim Walmsley set a new course record of 5:21:28 at the nation’s longest-running ultramarathon — the JFK 50-Mile in Maryland. He also became the first man to win three years in a row.
Trump Vows To Immediately Quit TPP
President-elect Donald Trump in a YouTube video revealed plans to scrap the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal on his first day in the White House.
DSW Inc. Lifts Guidance On Q3 Rebound
Tighter inventory management that drove improvements in gross margin helped the off-price footwear retailer report its first quarterly earnings increase in five quarters.
Fanatics Expands Partnership With 49ers
Fanatics launched an expanded partnership with the San Francisco 49ers to operate on-site retail for fans attending games and events inside of Levi’s Stadium.
Gym Source Buys The Home Fitness Group
“This partnership makes Gym Source a national specialty fitness company enabling us to offer our customers the finest fitness equipment brands in the world.”
Study: Minimal Shoes May Reduce Running Injuries
Runners who wear shoes with no cushioning and land on the ball of their foot rather than the heel put significantly less demand on their bodies, new research from the University of Exeter suggests.
Under Armour To Open Store In Downtown Detroit
The 17,000-square-feet location will be located at 1201 Woodward near the new Nike location.
Hickies Secures Funding
The shoelace startup raised $10 million in new funding in a round led by Sforza Holding.
All Good Gives 1 Percent Of Black Friday Sales To POW
Through its membership with 1% for the Planet, from Black Friday through Cyber Monday the skincare company will contribute 1 percent of online sales to Protect Our Winters.
Perry Ellis Extends License Agreement With Callaway Golf
PEI will continue to design, produce, manufacture and distribute men’s and women’s golf-lifestyle apparel across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Western States 100 Releases 2017 Lottery Entrants
A total of 4,260 entrants submitted applications for a total of 10,891 tickets, as of November 21.
CrossFit Games Move To Madison, WI
CrossFit Games Director Dave Castro shared at the close of the 2016 CrossFit Games Invitational, held November 20, that the 2017 Games will take place in Madison, WI.
