SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Top 20 Cities For Marathon Training
Real estate brokerage company Redfin analyzed cities across the U.S. to discern which are the best for marathon training.
Crunch Sells 100th Franchise Of 2016
This makes the company one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers, with well over 600 franchises sold in its first six years and 13 new clubs opening this month alone, according to the company.
Polar Signs Olympic Runners
Polar welcomed two world-renowned runners, Molly Huddle and Kate Grace, to their team.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Exploring Bid For Golfsmith
The bid would challenge one by Worldwide Golf Shops.
Wolverine Trims Sales Outlook For Year
Wolverine World Wide Inc. reported earnings improved slightly in the third quarter, in line with expectations. The company, however, now expects full-year sales to come in at the lower end of its guidance range due to a “tepid” environment.
Sporting Goods Store Sales Rise Modestly In September
Sales at sporting goods stores increased 1.4 percent seasonally adjusted over the previous month, and decreased 0.4 percent unadjusted year over year.
Acushnet IPO Values Company At $1.78 Billion
The parent of Titleist and FootJoy expects to raise as much as $464 million in its IPO, according to an updated regulatory filing.
Up For Sale, K2 Sports Turns Its Attention To Marketing And Organization
Valerie Long was named marketing manager – K2 Skis & Skates, Dan Mayers was promoted to marketing department coordinator, and Adam Harkness stepped in as the new social and digital media strategist.
Reports: Under Armour Secures MLB Deal
Under Armour will replace Majestic Athletic as the manufacturer of on-field jerseys for Major League Baseball while Fanatics gains the rights to other apparel in 2020, according to reports.
Adidas Reveals Paul Pogba Campaign
The new film, titled Football Needs Creators, follows Pogba’s journey beginning with shaping his own reality as a child in Roissey-en-Brie to his groundbreaking return to Old Trafford.
CSG Names Three Global VPs
The new executives will manage product, engineering and marketing for CSG, which owns Cannondale, GT, Sugoi and other premium cycling brands.
New York Road Runners Take Stance On Doping
New York Road Runners, a premier community running organization, introduced a new anti-doping initiative, NYRR Run Clean.
CIAA Moves 2016 Football Championship To Salem
The CIAA moves events to Salem, VA after announcing it would no longer hold champion events in Durham, NC due to its upholding of the HB2 law.
ITC Vets MTB Duty-Relief Petitions
On September 28, 2016, SFIA announced that it has begun working with its members on petitions for ITC consideration.
Nike X Rostarr Blends Running And Calligraphy
The swoosh has merged the artist’s calligraphy-inspired drawings with popular pieces within running footwear and apparel.
