SGB Update Sports & Fitness
FESI Renews Pact to Fight Rogue Websites
The Federation of European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) joined the European Commission, several right owners and e-commerce markets to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding to fight rogue websites amid signs that online sales of counterfeit goods have grown dramatically.
NHL Verifies Las Vegas Franchise for 2017-18
The NHL verified it will expand the franchise to Las Vegas—which will begin playing as its 31st team for the 2017-18 season.
Academy Sports to Open Three Stores
Academy Sports and Outdoors announced the opening of stores in Little Apple, KS; Jackson, TN; and Weatherford, TX.
New Balance to Open Missouri Distribution Center
New Balance Athletics opened a 165,000-square-foot distribution center in Earth City, MO to support its growing e-commerce business.
Kering Reiterates Puma Not for Sale
Kering chairman and chief executive François-Henri Pinault told the Financial Times that Puma was not for sale for the time being, saying the company plans to hold on to its majority stake until at least 2018.
Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren to Step Down in 2017
Macy’s, Inc. announced that Terry J. Lundgren, the company’s CEO since 2003 and chairman since 2004, will transition the position of CEO to Jeff Gennette in the first quarter of 2017.
Lands’ End Appoints Band of New Leadership
Lands’ End appointed several new leadership roles across the company, led with the promotion of Becky Gebhardt to executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Survey Finds Obstacles to Active Play Persist
The Let’s Play 2016 State of Play Survey, commissioned by Dr Pepper Snapple Group, revealed that only one out of three children participates in daily active play.
Pro Compression Signs Elite Runner Stephanie Bruce
Pro Compression, the compression sock manufacturer, announced that professional runner, Stephanie Bruce, will join the team as a brand ambassador.
ACE Works with Zumba to Enhance Instructor Training
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has joined with Zumba, the global fitness brand, to help inform licensed Zumba instructors on how to enhance classes based on Zumba’s new HIIT program, Strong by Zumba.
Planet Fitness Swimsuit Survey Reinforces “No Gymtimidation” Ethos
The Planet Fitness franchise expanded its “no gymtimidation” ethos by conducting a survey about the pressures of swimsuit season.
Reebok and J.J. Watt Release Teased Signature Shoe
What was originally teased as a signature logo turned into a signature shoe launch as Reebok and J.J. Watt came out with a training shoe that taps on input from the three-time defensive player of the year.
Blink Fitness Continues Expansion to Grad Central
Blink Fitness opens its newest NYC doors at Grand Central, shortly following the opening of a gym in Brooklyn on June 21.
Fitness Leaders Say ‘Inactivity Pandemic’ Growing
Leaders at The Sports & Fitness Industry Association and PHIT America refocus energy on addressing the mounting ‘Inactivity Pandemic’ among school-age children.
CEP Welcomes Running Champ Known for her Creative Style to its Team
CEP and ITEM m6, leaders in compression technology, welcomed Maggie Vessey, champion American middle distance runner, to their team of athletes.
