SGB Update Sports & Fitness
RYU Apparel To Trade Units For Debt Settlement
RYU Apparel Inc. announced its intention to settle debt in the amount of $710,000 owed by the company to Marcello Leone — RYU’s CEO, president and chairman of the board — in exchange for 5.68 million units of the company.
UFC Gym, Safe Horizons Partner On Self Defense Initiative
Through these seminars, UFC Gym will provide tools to enhance men’s, women’s and children’s personal confidence by teaching free self-defense techniques and self-awareness skills.
Implus Corp. Selects Archer Malmo As Agency Of Record
The parent of Sof Sole, YakTrax, TriggerPoint, Balega and a number of other active accessory brands named Archer Malmo the company’s integrated agency of record following an extensive review.
Nike Locks Down Cristiano Ronaldo In Contract Extension
Nike is putting a ring on it with worldwide soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Brunswick Corp. Appoints CIO
Danielle Brown, who formerly worked at DuPont, succeeds Michael Schulz, who is retiring from Brunswick.
Golfsmith Begins Liquidations At 59 Stores
Going-out-of-business sales started at 59 Golfsmith locations. The list of the 30 stores Dick’s Sporting Goods will keep was also revealed.
Ronnie Fieg Chronicles 10 Years With Asics
Founder of Kith Ne sneaker and sportswear retailer and brand Ronnie Fieg took to Instagram November 7, 2016 to reflect on his 10-year collaboration with Asics.
RunSignUp Owner Invests $1 Million To Combat Lawsuit Expenses
RunSignUp, an online race management platform, sealed a $1 million capital investment by Bob Bickel, the founder and owner of the company.
Ironman Pushes Further Into Running Market
Ironman, a Wanda Sports Holding company, has acquired the annual Across the Bay 10K on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Bridge — the state’s largest running event and fifth largest 10 in the U.S.
Adidas Debuts Performance Gear Made From Marine Plastic Waste
The products are football jerseys for clubs Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and an UltraBoost Uncaged Parley running shoe.
Nike Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
In the past, N7 collections have been designed to embody the capacity of sport to encourage resilience against adversity. Through its ambassadors, including lacrosse player Lyle Thompson, basketball guard Jude Schimmel and musician and dancer Taboo, N7 seeks to inspire new generations to represent their culture and use sport as a positive agent for change.
Hyperwear Dubbed Camp Gladiator Games Title Sponsor
The CG Games are a competitive fitness event where athletes from across the U.S. compete to call themselves the CG Games Champion. This year’s finals will be held November 12 at The Circuit of the Americas in Austin, TX.
Torque Fitness Hires Former Precor, Nautilus Talent To Sales Manager
Industry veteran Tim Block will serve as national accounts sales manager, where he will serve existing accounts and continue developing direct sales with new business.
Fitness Connection Begins Aggressive Growth With Austin Gym
Fitness Connection, a full-service health club, opened its first location in Austin, part of an aggressive growth strategy that includes new locations in Texas, Nevada and North Carolina.
PGA Tour Superstore Opens Houston Location
The 45,500-square-foot location at the Portofino Shopping Center was formerly occupied by Sports Authority.
