SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Dick’s Opens First Former Sports Authority Locations
Re-opening celebrations in former Sports Authority stores are set for Elk Grove, CA; Seattle, WA; and West El Paso, TX.
Russell Simmons Teases New Yoga Brand Tantris
“I was inspired to build the Tantris Yoga Center and Retail Store from my natural progression as a devoted Yogi.”
Björn Borg Sports Apparel To Outfit Biographic Film
Swedish sports apparel company Björn Borg, named after the tennis legend, will see its clothing featured in a new biographic film, Borg, about the namesake athlete.
Wilson Unveils MLB Defensive Player And Team Of The Year
Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts and the San Francisco Giants have been named the top recipients of the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Team of the Year awards.
Matrix Expands From Commercial Fitness To D2C
Johnson Health Tech unveiled a new line of Matrix cardio equipment, which was previously only available in fitness clubs. The new line moves into direct-to-consumer, being offered for in-home use.
Jones & Vining Names Charles Liberge President
Liberge joined the company as executive vice president of sales and marketing in August 2015.
Gildan Activewear Agrees To Acquire American Apparel
The $66 million acquisition is expected to further increase the brand’s penetration in the faster-growing fashion basics segments in its printwear business while wholesale opportunities will also be explored.
Mizuno’s Sales Slide In Fiscal Six Months
The overall earnings decline reflected the challenges in the Americas region as well as the impact of currency fluctuations, official said.
RYU To Appear In Yyoga Studios
RYU Apparel Inc., manufacturer of fitness apparel and accessories, formed a new relationship with the Vancouver-based fitness chain Yyoga.
Asics America’s Sales Slump In Nine Months
Asics America Group (AAG) reported net sales decreased 11.3 percent for the third quarter of 2016, with Asics America Corporation (U.S. only) showing a 13.1-percent decrease in net sales.
New Balance Catches Heat For Endorsing Trump’s TPP Stance
Many consumers jumped to condemn the brand for its endorsement of Trump; however, New Balance asserted that its comments were specifically in regards to Trump’s political opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Rally Cycling Signs Junior World Time Trial Champion
18-year-old Brandon McNulty capped his junior career last month in the Junior World Time Trial Championship in Dubai, Qatar, where his winning time of 34:42.29 was 35 seconds faster than second place.
Outdoor Retailer, SIA Wrangle Over Trade-Show Schedule
Officials with both organizations have been in communication, but have yet to come to an agreement on how best to schedule the trade-show calendar.
OIC Approves $500 Million To 2017-20 Solidarity Plan
The 2017-2020 Quadrennial Plan also proposes two new programs related to refugee athlete support and athletes’ career transitions.
CKO Kickboxing Opens New Hampshire Gym
The health fitness franchise will open its first kickboxing gym in Belmont, NH on November 15, 2016.
