SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Professional Tennis Registry Names Facility Of The Year
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards during the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium, where the City of Irvine will be honored as PTR Public Facility of the Year.
Study: Canadians Favor Fitness Goals For 2017 Resolutions
One in three (33 percent) Canadians said improving their personal fitness and nutrition is their top New Year’s resolution, compared with only 21 percent who chose to focus on financial goals.
PlaySight Signs WTA Grand Slam Singles Champion
The company’s new partner and ambassador Ana Ivanovic joins Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, Tommy Haas, Paul Annacone and Darren Cahill.
Lululemon Updates Guidance After Strong Holiday
The company now anticipates a net revenue in the range of $775 million to $785 million.
Under Armour Expands Collaboration With Johns Hopkins
The collaboration, supporting UA Record, MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal and Endomondo, aims to help users maintain and improve their health, wellness and recovery by tapping into the expertise of world-renowned specialists in medicine and patient care.
Eddy Merckx Cycles Partners With Velofix Direct
The brand joins BH, Spot, Elby, Ellsworth and other premium bike brands already available through the Velofix Direct program, which was launched in 2016.
24 Hour Fitness Opens New Gym In Ramsey, NJ
The 38,832-square-foot two-level club features a modern design and open floor plan.
Adobe Sees 11 Percent Increase In Holiday Sales Online
Mobile brought in $28.43 billion in revenue, a 23-percent increase year over year.
Adidas Signs Chinese Sports Stars
Swimmer Ning Zetao and volleyball player Hui Ruoqi will star in a campaign called “One in a Billion.”
Report: Amazon And Forever 21 Exploring American Apparel Bid
Amazon and Forever 21 Inc. are both exploring bids for American Apparel LLC, according to a report from Reuters. Bids are due Friday.
Picky Bars Collaborates With Bestselling Author Elyse Kopecky
Picky Bars’ partnership with Kopecky is the first step in expanding their product line outside of the real food energy bars they’ve become known for.
Roka Seals USA Triathlon Deal Through 2020
This agreement, extending through 2020, makes Roka’s patented technologies available to the entire USA Triathlon community.
Nike Basketball Dabbles In The Record Business
Opening January 5, the pop-up space KY’s Records will remain open through January 7.
OIA Director Issues Letter On Shifting Trade-Show Schedule
Amy Roberts tells members that Outdoor Retailer’s shift to schedule its Winter Market and Summer Market shows two months earlier, starting in 2018, will change the purpose of the shows for the better.
Amer Sports Names O’Connell To Lead Strategic Accounts Sales
Mike O’Connell will be responsible for leading sales efforts in the e-tail, sporting goods retail and mass merchant trade channels for Amer’s portfolio of brands.
