SGB Update Sports & Fitness
IAAF Votes on Russian Track & Field Participation at RIO
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) will vote on June 17, 2016 on whether the Russian track & field team will be allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics.
Wanderlust, Adidas Group Announce Fall “Mindful Triathlon” Tour Dates
Wanderlust, producer of yoga lifestyle events throughout the world, in partnership with Adidas Group, revealed the dates and locations for its Fall, North Wanderlust 108- a uniquely designed “mindful triathlon.”
Crunch Gym Opens Franchise in Tampa, FL
Crunch, a franchise health club chain will open its newest franchise location at 4055 South Dale Mabry Ave in Tampa, FL during fall 2016.
Fitbit Expands Blaze, Alta Market to China
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) expanded its market of the Fitbit Blaze and Fitbit Alta devices, now making them available to users in China.
Adidas Extends Deal With Middlesbrough Football Club
Adidas extended its deal with Middlesbrough Football Club. Adidas has sponsored the England Premier League club since 2009.
Hibbett Sports Re-elects Directors Through 2019
Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: HIBB), an athletic specialty retailer, reported on its 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders where two directors were re-elected for three-year terms that expire in 2019. These directors include Michael J. Newsome and Alton E. Yother.
Foot Locker’s Richard Johnson Adds Chairman to Title
Foot Locker, Inc. said its board of directors elected Richard A. Johnson, its president and chief executive officer, to the additional position of chairman of the board, effective May 18, 2016.
Denimandjeans to Hold First Vietnamese Trade Show
Denimsandjeans.com will kick off its maiden invitation-only trade show in Vietnam next month to showcase the country’s rapidly expanding denim and sportswear supply chain.
Swiftwick Ups B2B Commitment With Dealer Shipping Program
Swiftwick, a leading athletic performance sock company, launched a Free Shipping Program for its specialty retailers.
Ride 2 Rebel Fitness Concept Brings Workout to Bus Commute
1Rebel, a luxury fitness studio concept in London released its plans for a new workout called Ride 2 Rebel that blends a daily commute with time in the cycling saddle.
Blink Fitness Appoints VP of Operations
Blink Fitness, a chain of gyms located in New Jersey and New York, appointed David Collignon as Vice President of Operations. For the past three years, Collignon has served as Vice President of Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for Equinox Holdings, which includes Equinox, PURE Yoga, SoulCycle and Blink Fitness. In addition to Collignon’s knowledge of […]
Skechers Performance LA Marathon Partners with Venice Marathon
The Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon and Venice Marathon joined together for a strategic partnership designed to highlight the Sketchers running events on an international scale.
GracedByGrit Forms Retail Partnership with The Bay Club
Women’s athletic apparel company GracedByGrit formed a retail partnership with The Bay Club Company, a modernized country club network with more than 20 locations in California.
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).
