SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Footaction Free Flow Docuseries Debuts with Fly Style
Footaction, a national retailer of apparel and footwear lifestyle brands, debuted its new digital docuseries, “Footaction Free Flow,” which brings together musical talent from multiple generations in a discussion about current topics.
Adidas Lacrosse Signs No. 1 MLL Draft Pick
Adidas entered a multiyear partnership with Major League Lacrosse’s 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick, midfielder Myles Jones of the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
Li Ning’s Profits Surge in First Half
Li Ning Company Ltd. reported revenue for the six months ended June 30 reached RMB3,596 million, up 13 percent from the corresponding period in 2015.
NormaTec Collaborates with USRowing
USRowing is collaborating with NormaTec to provide top-of-the-line recovery technology to the rowing community.
D1 Opens New Sports Training Facilities
D1 Sports Training & Therapy, the athletic-based training brand founded by athletes for athletes, will open over 10 new facilities this year across the U.S.
Under Armour Pushes Boundaries With New Senior Executives
Under Armour continued to bolster its senior executive team with the appointment of Kip Fulks as chief product officer, Colin Browne as president of global sourcing and Andy Donkin as chief marketing officer.
Rawlings Gold Glove Awards First Female Recipient
The Rawlings Gold Glove will be awarded for the first time to a female softball player later this month.
The Running Event Moves to Orlando, Expands Education
The Running Event (TRE), North America’s largest running specialty conference and trade show, will take place in Orlando and feature an expanded educational program.
Yue Yuen’s July Sales Down Despite Retail Growth
Footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. reported sales slumped 4.4 percent in July despite a surge in sales at its Chinese retail subsidiary.
Trend Spotting at Rio 2016: Swim Brands to Watch
As it should be, our focus is on the athletes at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. But being in the business of the trade, we also can’t help but notice the active-lifestyle brands winning prime real estate on the stage.
Jessica Simpson Launches Performance Footwear Collection
Jessica Simpson, in partnership with Sequential Brands Group, Inc. and footwear partner Camuto Group, launched a collection of performance footwear as part of her athleisure line, The Warm Up.
Brunswick Promotes VP of Investor Relations
Brunswick Corporation (BC) promoted Phillip Haan, 38, to VP of investor relations, succeeding Bruce Byots, who is retiring from the company.
Adidas to Open Speedfactory in Atlanta
The state-of-the-art facility, to open in 2017, will allow Adidas to create product more quickly and closer to U.S. consumers.
Canadian Tire Provides Access to Canadian Olympians
Canadian Tire, the owner of Sport Chek, will be providing Canadians a live look inside of Canada Olympic House and a chance to interact with Olympians.
MusclePharm Q2 Revenue Dips $10 Million from Bad SKUs
MusclePharm Corporation, a U.S. nutritional supplements company based out of Denver, reported net revenue decreased $10 million, or 23 percent.
