October 19, 2022

Road Runner Sports Absorbs Kelly’s Running Warehouse

SAN DIEGO — October 19, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After 19 years in independent operation, Kelly’s Running Warehouse will officially be absorbed by its parent company. Road Runner Sports, one of the largest running specialty retailers in the country, aims to streamline their operations by rebranding the discount outlet as Road...

October 18, 2022

PeopleForBikes Committees Meet to Tackle Bicycling’s Biggest Challenges

BENTONVILLE, AR (October 18, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, more than 300 bike industry leaders convened in Northwest Arkansas to take part in meetings across PeopleForBikes’ six industry subcommittees. It is the first time the committees have met in person in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of...

October 18, 2022

Will Ventures closes second fund with $150M to invest in sports technologies

The low-flying, Boston-based venture outfit Will Ventures just tripled the size of its second fund to $150 million thanks to its approach of investing in sports technologies with the help of its community of athlete backers who help promote and grow the portfolio companies. Now armed with $150 million for...

October 18, 2022

Skechers Sues Hermès For Patent Infringement

In a statement, Skechers claims that in 2022, Hermès introduced two footwear styles, the Éclair and Envol, which use mid-sole and undersole design elements that infringe multiple Skechers patents for its Massage Fit technology that Skechers incorporates into its Skechers Go Walk series and other product lines. SGB Media

October 18, 2022

Mario Cipollini given three year prison sentence for domestic abuse

Mario Cipollini has been sentenced to three years in an Italian prison for abusing his ex-wife Sabrina Landucci and her new partner, Silvio Giusti, by the Court of Lucca on Monday. The sentencing brought to a close the case which began in March 2019 when the initial allegations of abuse...

October 18, 2022

New Balance to establish distribution operations in Lebanon

Major sports footwear and apparel manufacturer to create more than 150 new jobs Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and New Balance Athletics officials today announced the leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturer will invest $68.5 million to establish a new distribution center...

October 18, 2022

New York Sports Club (NYSC) Announces the Acquisition of Fhitting Room

NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2022  -- New York Sports Club ("NYSC" or the "Company") and its family of brands, one of the largest privately held fitness operators in the U.S., announced today the acquisition of Fhitting Room, a leading NYC based boutique fitness brand. Founded in 2013, Fhitting Room is known for its HIIT and...

October 18, 2022

Article One and Mission Workshop Launch New Styles in Collaborative Eyewear Collection Designed for Urban Cyclists

FLINT, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Article One, the artisanal eyewear brand boasting heirloom-quality Italian craftsmanship in athleisure and optical frames, today announced the launch of its second collaborative collection with Mission Workshop. Article One and Mission Workshop, a San Francisco-based company that creates bags, clothing, and footwear for...

October 18, 2022

The Professional Triathletes Organisation Announces Chris Kermode As Its New Chairman

18 October 2022. London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) today announced the appointment of Chris Kermode as its new Executive Chairman. Kermode has been on the PTO’s Board of Directors since July 2020 and is one of the most experienced administrators in world sport. He moves into the role...

October 18, 2022

Outside Interactive, Inc. Acquires Stomp Sessions, Expanding Virtual Education Into Action Sports

Boulder, Colorado (October 18, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Outside Interactive, Inc., the world's leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, today announced it has acquired Stomp Sessions, an online action sports learning platform dedicated to providing affordable and accessible how-to courses created by top action-sports athletes. The platform’s 100+ tutorials...