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August 1, 2023
Sports Flooring Franchise, Innovative Sports Surfacing, Kicks Off Nationwide Sales Launch with New Territories Signed
Louisville, KY /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Innovative Sports Surfacing, a differentiated sports flooring franchise specializing in poured-in-place rubber, artificial grass installation, bonded rubber mulch, sports flooring, and more, has just kicked off its nationwide franchise launch with two new territories signed. The brand, which officially opened its franchise opportunity just weeks ago,...
August 1, 2023
Under Armour Launches First-Ever Loyalty Program As It Looks to Improve North American Business
Under Armour, Inc. today announced the launch of its first-ever loyalty program, “UA Rewards,” for U.S.-based consumers 16 years and older. Eligible customers can enroll for the program for free on Under Armour’s website or digital apps and platforms. Once enrolled, they can earn points through purchases, product reviews, and...
August 1, 2023
Running Retailers Are Sprinting Into the Pickleball Category
When Jeff Harris picked up pickleball during the pandemic, he didn’t have a business agenda. His family retail store, Run With It in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., sold running and walking gear. At the time, pickleball was just a fun way for the then 57-year-old to stay active and social...
August 1, 2023
SPORTIME Randall’s Island Announces Indoor Pickleball Expansion
New York, August 1, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SPORTIME Randall’s Island, New York City’s premiere tennis facility, to add 12 indoor pickleball courts this fall. Court-time rentals, instructional clinics, social and competitive open play sessions, events and more will all be on the menu for the hundreds of thousands of City...
August 1, 2023
Saris Announces Expanded Sales Team to Support Independent Bike Dealers
MADISON, Wis. (August 1, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Saris, manufacturer of world-class bike racks, trainers, storage and infrastructure, today announced the appointment of several new – and returning – employees to the company’s internal sales team. Tasked with supporting the critical network of independent bike dealers (IBD) across the country,...
August 1, 2023
RACE RESULT releases new and enhanced registration tools in the RACE RESULT 12 software
August 1, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RACE RESULT is proud to present an advanced online registration tool that brings even more clarity and convenience to the process of creating registration forms. The new tool is integrated into the existing RACE RESULT 12 software, which combines essential features such as registration...
August 1, 2023
Deadline Extended for Photographers and Filmmakers to Apply for Inaugural Outside Awards
Boulder, Colo. (August 1, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Outside Interactive, Inc., the world’s leading creator of active lifestyle content, services, events, and experiences, announced today that due to increasing demand and entries, the inaugural Outside Awards deadline has been extended by one week and is now August 6, 2023. The...
July 28, 2023
Hot-Selling Hoka Looks to Meet Excess Demand with DTC
High-growth running brand Hoka continued its strong performance in the first quarter for parent company Deckers Brands – so much so that the company boosted its full-year revenue outlook based on Hoka’s results despite every other brand it its portfolio recording first quarter sales declines. For the quarter ended June...
July 28, 2023
Clif Bar Continues to Improve Profitability Under New Owner
Mondelez International said its recently-acquired Clif Bar business continued to improve profitability in the second quarter with the help of higher prices amid “robust” sales growth and as Clif Bar recently overhauled its management team, including the exit of CEO Sally Grimes. At the close of February, Alexandre Zigliara was...
July 27, 2023
Hoka Continues to Drive Deckers Brands in Q1
Deckers raised its full-year guidance on Thursday after reporting another quarter of gains driven by its Hoka brand. Net sales in the first quarter of 2024 increased 10 percent to $675.8 million, compared to $614.5 million the same time last year. Deckers also saw a bump in its direct-to-consumer channel, reporting an...