SGB Update Sports & Fitness

Amazon to Add Another Fulfillment Center

Amazon.com Inc. announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Sacramento that will be its tenth in California and fourth announced for the state in four months.

TomTom Reports Strong Sports Sales in Q2

TomTom reported strong growth of smart watches and other sports products could not offset declines in its legacy personal navigation devices, or PND, devices in the second quarter.

Nike Appoints VP of Running

Nike Inc. announced that Steve Lesnard will become VP, GM of global running, succeeding Patrick Seehafer who will become VP, Europe Merchandising.

Under Armour Spends $70.3 Million on New Headquarters Site

Under Armour reportedly purchased land in Port Covington, one of the largest urban renewals projects in the country taking place on the Baltimore, MD waterfront, in what The Baltimore Sun purports would be the brands new headquarters. The space cost the brand $70.3 million.

Kmart Launches Risewear Footwear Brand

Kmart launched the first of seven slam dunk contests it will hold in store parking lots this summer to launch the Risewear athleisure footwear brand.