SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Piq Robot Wearable Incorporates Artificial Intelligence
A French start-up introduced a high-performance sensor that operates in combination with Gaia, an artificial intelligence sports interface.
Study: Yo-Yo Dieting Proves Dangerous
The American Heart Association released a study finding that yo-yo dieting — the practice of repeatedly starting and stopping a strict diet regiment and gaining and losing weight — may increase the rink of death from heart disease for post-menopausal women.
Balega Opens 2017 Impi Ambassador Applications
The 2017 team will be made up of approximately 100 male and female athletes from across the U.S. who will represent the brand across their social media channels, at races and in their day-to-day lives.
Men’s Wearhouse, Kenneth Cole Tap 37.5 For Sportswear Line
Product from the Awear-Tech Awearness Kenneth Cole label uses 37.5 fabric technology from the high-performance sports world.
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.
