SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Feetures Sales Contest Targets Specialty Retailers
Feetures, a performance sock company, is re-launching their “Pair Up” sales contest to provide an incentive for run specialty retailers to improve their customers’ in-store experience.
Elliptigo Rider Sets New Guinness World Record for LEJOG
Elliptigo cyclist Idai Makaya set a new Guiness World Record for the 848-mile endurance route from Land’s End to John O’Groats (LEJOG) by elliptical cycle.
Former New Era Talent Heads Supply Chain at GMPC
The Los Angeles-based GMPC, a leader in design and of fashion accessories and manufacturing for the action sports, urban, fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle industries, appointed former New Era Director of Global Accessories Joshua Cherin to the role of Supply Chain VP.
Trend Spotting at Rio 2016: Nike’s Olympic Jacket and Under Armour’s $1,200 Leotard
Team SGB is binge watching the 2016 Olympic Games this week and next, not only for the athletes and great competition but also to scope out which active lifestyle brands are gaining attention on primetime television.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
Planet Fitness Lifts Revenue, Profit and Guidance
Budget gym franchise Planet Fitness continued to fire on all cylinders, reporting higher sales and profit for the second quarter and raising its 2016 full-year guidance.
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.
