SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Anti-counterfeiting Group Backs Away From Plan to Admit Alibaba
The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition backed off plans to create a new membership category to admit Alibaba and has hired a firm to investigate its own corporate governance procedures under intense pressure from some of its members.
NSGA: New Overtime Rule to Greatly Effect Sporting Goods Industry
The National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) issued a reminder for its members to be aware of a significant new rule unveiled by the Obama Administration through the Department of Labor (DOL).
Tennis Industry Association Partners with Sports Club Advisors of Chicago
The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) entered a strategic partnership with Sports Club Advisors (SCA) of Chicago in the areas of strategic management and financial advisory services for tennis clubs and facilities.
Nike Strikes Major Deals With Barcelona and Chelsea
Nike reportedly to close to securing major deals with FC Barcelona and FC Chelsea, according to reports. The signings will make Barcelona the most lucrative global football contract, surpassing Manchester United.
Liquidators Prevail at Sports Authority Auction
Liquidators won the right to conduct going-out-of-business sales at Sports Authority stores in the absence of acceptable offers from investors interested in operating the bankrupt retail chain a going concern.
Denver Broncos Seek to Block Sale of Sports Authority’s Sponsorship Deal
The Denver Broncos are seeking to prevent Sports Authority from selling the Mile High Stadium naming rights and team sponsorship deal as part of its bankruptcy reorganization.
Adidas Partners with Pensole on Design Expedition
Pensole Footwear Design Academy and Adidas announced the launch of a hands-on, four-week, intensive footwear design master class.
Olympia Sports Unlocks 223rd Retail Store
Olympia Sports opened its 223rd location at Nelson’s Corner Shopping Center- its fifth in the state of New Jersey.
Topgolf Opens Biggest Flagship To-date in Las Vegas
Topgolf will open the doors to its Las Vegas, NV location on May 19, 2016, sitting on eight acres of land behind the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
U.S. Customs Issues Ruling on Country of Origin for Matrix Fitness Equipment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a final determination concerning the country of origin of two pieces of Matrix exercise equipment.
Leisure Stores Post Strong Year-over-Year Growth
Sales at sporting goods, hobby, books and music stores rose a hefty 4.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis in April compared with April 2015 according to advance estimated released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
UN Taskforce to Better Include People With Disabilities in Health and Fitness Initiatives
The UN launched the USA UFIT Taskforce to ensure people with disabilities are better included in health and fitness initiatives.
Research Ties Fitness to Lung Function
Fitness research presented at the ATS 2016 International Conference suggested that being fit may reduce the decline of lung function that occurs while we age.
SDSI Accepting Applications to Accelerator Program
San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI), the non-profit business development organization for the Sports and Active Lifestyle (SAL) industry, is accepting applications to its business accelerator program.
Volt Athletics Enters Crowded Health and Fitness App Space
Volt Athletics opened its fitness training app to the public, whereas it used to be exclusive to elite teams at top schools.
