SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Vapur Adds Sales Reps Across U.S.
The flexible water bottle manufacturer added new representation to seven key markets in the U.S. – Mid Atlantic and New England, Southern California, South and Southeastern U.S., Pacific Northwest and Hawaii.
Planet Fitness Donates Member Fees To Anti-Bullying Causes
Each $10 donation will help combat the judgement and bullying faced by teens through the funding of programming, training and resources.
GolfTec Reels From Golfsmith Closings, Opens Stand-Alone Centers
GolfTec, a provider of golf lessons and club fittings, will move forward with plans to open multiple stand-alone improvement centers before the end of 2016, and more than 20 new openings in major markets throughout the first half of 2017.
Rawlings Unveils 2016 Gold Glove Award Winners
This year’s class of honorees includes nine past winners of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award and nine first-time winners.
TRX Snags Dick’s SG And Academy Sports For National Retail Distribution
The retail expansion means TRX products are now available in more than 1,000 stores nationwide.
GoPro Recalls Karma Drone
The recall involves approximately 2,500 Karma drones purchased by consumers since October 23.
Saucony Runner First American On NYC Marathon Podium Since 2010
Molly Huddle became the first American runner — male or female — to win a spot on the podium at this year’s New York City Marathon.
BiPro Signs New Female Athletes
BiPro, the endurance protein nutrition company operated by the Agropur Cooperative, signed pro triathletes Kirsten Kasper and Taylor Spivey to its team of athletes.
Iconix Brand’s Q3 Earnings Turn Around
The parent of Starter, Danskin, Umbro and a number of other athletic and fashion brands reported a profit in the third quarter ended September 30 against a loss a year due to fewer non-recurring charges in the latest period and a stabilization of sales across its portfolio.
Outdoor Retailer, Grassroots Agree To New Trade Show Schedule
The biggest change comes at Outdoor Retailer, which, starting in 2018, will move its Summer Market trade show to June and Winter Market to November.
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.
