SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Investor Resigns Big 5 Sporting Goods Board Seat
Dominic DeMarco of Stadium Capital Management LLC resigned his seat, saying the retailer had largely completed corporate governance reforms promised last year.
Camber Outdoors Names Leadership Award Winners
Stella Yu, founder and GM of Velo Saddles, will receive the Pioneering Woman Award and Katie Thompson, industrial design manager at Quality Bike Products (QBP) will receive the First Ascent Award.
Varsity Brands Launches School Spirit Award
Varsity Brands launched its 2017 Varsity Brands School Spirit Awards, kicking off on National School Spirit Day on September 16.
Concept III Names Clove Hitch Global Marketing Agency Of Record
The Chicago-based agency is charged with enhancing Concept III’s digital presence as well as developing an integrated, global campaign to reach key stakeholders.
Porsche Winterizes Training Products With Adidas
Adidas has teamed with legendary German automobile Porsche, in its majority-owned subsidiary Porsche Design Group, to create a range of outdoor training products for the active lifestyle consumer.
Tendon Injuries Are Greatest Risk To NFL Players
According to a Northwestern Medicine study, players who undergo tendon surgery experience a worse career trajectory than those who have fracture or sports hernia surgery.
NBDA Acquires Barnett Bicycle Institute
The National Bicycle Dealers Association has purchased the 30-year-old professional mechanics school from its founder John Barnett.
Icon Health And Fitness Promotes SVP Of FreeMotion
Icon Health and Fitness promoted Dan Toigo to SVP of Icon Health and Fitness and Managing Director of FreeMotion Fitness.
Shimano America Takes On Lazer Sport Sales
A week after acquiring the Belgian helmet and eye wear company, Shimano Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary has taken over its distribution in the United States and Canada.
Does Pro Cycling Really Matter to IBDs?
Yes, say representatives of USA Cycling, SRAM and the Cannondale-Drapac Cycling team, who will address the topic at Interbike amid disappointing road bike sales.
Lochte And Team Suspended, Medal Funding Stripped
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USA Swimming jointly issued a suspension of U.S. Olympic Swimming Team members Ryan Lochte, Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and James Feige.
First Woman To Run Boston Returns For 50th Anniversary
Kathrine Switzer, the woman who made history by running in the 1967 Boston Marathon when it was a male-only event, will mark the occasion’s 50th anniversary by running the 121st iteration of the race.
Christy Sports Heads For The Cascades
The Colorado-based retailer acquired the assets of Dual Sports Incorporated of Bellevue, WA, including Sturtevant’s, Ski Mart and the SkiBonkers annual sale event.
Plant Fitness Opens In Boys & Girls Club
Planet Fitness, the health club franchise known for its “Judgement Free Zone” extended its inclusive philosophy outside of its gyms with the unveiling of the nation’s first mini Planet Fitness gym housed within a Boys & Girls Club.
Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles Releases Autobiography
Olympic gold medalist and World Champion gymnast Simone Biles will release an autobiography titled Courage To Soar, from Zondervan come November 15, 2016.
