SGB Update Sports & Fitness
Lanzhou Marathon Swept by African Finishers; Times and Prizes Slump
The Chinese Lanzhou International Marathon, held June 11 2016, was dominated by African athletes, who swept the top three men’s and women’s podium positions.
Who Runs The World? Women
The Running and Fitness Event for Women took camp in the Windy City on June 9-10, 2016 for a short-n-sweet show that reiterated the famous Beyoncé chant, “Who runs the world? Girls.”
Topgolf Hillsboro Marks 27th Location
Topgolf will open its 27th location in Hillsboro, OR come late July, 2016. Approximately 450 new jobs have been opened to accommodate the new facility.
Team USA’s Phelps and Lloyd Join Krave Jerky Roster
Krave, a jerky brand popular amongst athletes, formed exclusive partnerships with 22-time U.S. Olympic Medalist Michael Phelps and two-time U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Gatorade, NFL, NBA Host Beat the Heat Campaign
The Gatorade Company has partnered with several top professional athletes for the Gatorade Beat the Heat educational campaign, focusing on the importance of hydration.
UPS Report: Online Shoppers Embracing In-Store Pickup
Half of U.S. shoppers who buy online ship to a physical store, according to UPS’s fifth annual Pulse of the Online Shopper study.
NOMAD Aquatics and Fitness Transfers Ownership
NOMAD Aquatics and Fitness, a swim and fitness facility in Huntersville, NC has been sold to new owner Mark Minier by way of Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.
Under Armour Steals Back Curry Shoe Designer From Nike
Under Armour’s former Senior Vice President of Creative Footwear and Accessories, Dave Dombrow, will return to the brand as Chief Design Officer, beginning Aug. 1, 2016, three months after previously deciding to go to Nike.
Prana Joins European Outdoor Group
Prana has joined the European Outdoor Group (EOG), which represents manufacturers and retailers of specialty outdoor products across the continent.
Magura USA Names Brand Manager for Lightweight
Magura USA has named Rob Aguero as the new brand manager for Lightweight wheels and frames in North America.
Skullcandy Founder Explores Takeover Bid
Shares of Skullcandy Inc. surged 16 percent Wednesday after news surfaced that its founder and former chief executive Richard P. Alden was exploring possibly taking the company private…
Spalding Partners with Slam on Basketball Documentary
Spalding announced the premiere of “Without a Doubt,” a long-form documentary that portrays the stories of NBA Draft hopefuls Kris Dunn, Tyler Ulis and Buddy Hield.
Nike Signs Ben Simmons
Nike signed the predicted NBA top draft pick Ben Simmons to an endorsement deal believed to be one of the larger rookie deals ever signed by the footwear company.
Performance Sports Group Sees Q4 Loss
Performance Sports Group expects to report a loss in its fourth quarter ended May 31 due to challenging retail market conditions that caused it to cancel some orders
Performance Sports Group Appoints CEO
Performance Sports Group Ltd. appointed Harlan Kent as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its board of directors
