SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Apple Watch Nike+ Arrives Friday, October 28
Apple Watch Nike+ combines all of the features of Apple Watch Series 2 with the new Nike+ Run Club app to motivate runners.
Sagard Capital/Fairfax Exploring Bid For Performance Sports Group
Sagard Capital and Fairfax have discussed acting together in a potential transaction, but the two have not yet entered into any agreements, term sheets or other arrangements among themselves with respect to any joint activity.
Adidas And James Harden Drop Vol. 1 Apparel/Footwear Collection
Harden Vol. 1 Pioneer launches December 3 for $140 MSRP, while the accompanying apparel collection is available this fall.
Richard Simmons Closes Iconic Fitness Studio
Slimmons, located in Beverly Hills, CA, will officially close its doors after 42 years of operation.
Dick’s Foundation And Calia Pledge $100,000 To Girls’ Sports
On October 21 in Houston, Underwood and the Foundation surprised AISD female student-athletes and coaches with a $100,000 Sports Matter grant during a Calia meet and greet.
Equinox Eyes Expansion In London
Two new London locations were born out of demand at Equinox Kensington, which has been a fixture for residents of West London since its opening in 2012.
VF Corp. Lowers Guidance On Soft Americas Business
Third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations, but the company lowered guidance for the full year.
Report: Dick’s Sporting Goods Wins Bid For Golfsmith
Dick’s plans to keep about 30 Golfsmith stores open and liquidate the rest in conjunction with Hilco Global and Tiger Capital Group, according to a report from Reuters.
UFC Gym Open Middle East Flagship
“The Middle East is a very important market for UFC Gym and we are tremendously comfortable knowing we have the right partners in place to realize that potential,” UFC GYM COO Brent Leffel said.
Under Armour Unveils Curry 3
Under Armour released its third generation of the Stephen Curry shoe, the Curry 3, in conjuncture with his return to the court for the 2016/17 NBA season.
Reebok Names Former Porsche Design Talent To Creative Director
Thomas Steinbrück is an experienced fashion designer who has worked for Elie Saab’s couture line, Porsche Design and Kenneth Cole.
Athleta To Move Headquarters To San Francisco
Athleta’s offices will shift from Petaluma to San Francisco in early 2017.
Skechers Q3 Misses Wall Street Targets
Third-quarter earnings fell slightly and missed Wall Street’s targets, despite record sales. The company also issued weak guidance for the fourth quarter.
Ugg Debuts Video Starring Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The brand’s Global Women’s Ambassador and model Andreea Diaconu starred in the Cass Bird-directed video.
Reebok Unveils 3-D Liquid Factory
The project was spearheaded by Bill McInnis, former NASA engineer and current head of future at Reebok.
