BUSINESS NEWS
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June 21, 2023
Under Armour Begins Corporate Layoffs
The Baltimore, Md.-based company confirmed to Footwear News that it has cut roles across its corporate workforce. Under Armour did not confirm the number of impacted employees or the reason for the cuts. The news comes as Under Armour, helmed by a new CEO, rolls out a plan to revamp...
June 21, 2023
Election Results: Running USA Board of Directors Welcomes Six New Members, One Incumbent Continues Service
June 21, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA member representatives have approved the election of a slate of seven board members to three-year director terms which will begin July 1, 2023 and conclude June 30, 2026. One elected, Meghan Najera, Running USA Treasurer, is an incumbent returning to the board, which provides...
June 21, 2023
Fast Track Tennis Selects Sports and Fitness PR Firm, True North Brand Group as Agency of Record
HARTFORD CT. - (June, 2023)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fast Track tennis announced today their agency of record, True North Brand Group based in Hingham, Massachusetts. Fast Track tennis is disrupting the tennis industry with a new training device that will bring more players into the game, while it helps existing players improve...
June 20, 2023
Reebok Enters Into Smart Eyewear Licencing Agreement
Innovative Eyewear, Inc. announced that through an agreement with Authentic Brands Group, it had licensed the Reebok brand for smart eyewear. Innovative Eyewear is a manufacturer and retailer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd, Nautica and Eddie Bauer brands. Authentic also owns Nautica and Eddie Bauer. SGB Media
June 20, 2023
What Do Professional Trail And Ultrarunners Earn?
We recently conducted a survey aimed to collect data from numerous professional runners from around the globe. This anonymous survey was filled out by nearly 200 athletes and was designed to gain insight into some key issues regarding professional athletic careers and elite competition as the sport of trail and...
June 20, 2023
Denver Colfax Marathon Awards Over $100,000 to Colorado Charities and Schools
Denver, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon concluded its 2023 marathon season by giving more than $100,000 to organizations within the Colorado community. The marathon awarded 75 checks this past week to local charities and schools at its annual awards celebration in Denver. “We are extremely proud to...
June 20, 2023
ShowcasedCharm City Run Reaches Over $2 Million in Donations to Local Non-Profits
Baltimore, Maryland /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Run specialty, training and events organization Charm City Run announces its 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Live. Give. Run. Foundation, has donated more than two million dollars to Maryland and Delaware community organizations and programs since 2002. Charm City Run which celebrates its 21st birthday this month, created...
June 19, 2023
SIGNA Sports United Bike Continues US Growth with Experienced Hires in Brand Marketing and Creative Teams
June 20th, 2023 - Park City, UT/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – The North American division of SIGNA Sports United (SSU), the global #1 sports specialist online retailer listed on the New York Stock Exchange, today announced that Lacy Kemp and Pace Roghaar have joined SSU’s North American bike division. Lacy joins as Nukeproof brand...
June 19, 2023
3M Half Marathon’s 30th Anniversary Registration Opens with Deals
AUSTIN, TX /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The 3M Half Marathon marks the official opening of 2024 registration with a week of giveaways, promotions and group runs. From June 20th through 27th, participants can sign up for the half marathon and be eligible for special prizes. The 30th Anniversary event is scheduled...
June 16, 2023
Asics Invests In Virtual Reality Exercise
Asics Corp. announced that its investment subsidiary, Asics Ventures Corp., had invested in Valkyrie Industries, Ltd., a London-based startup that combines virtual reality with electrical muscle stimulation. The funding will accelerate the product development of EIR Armbands, Valkyrie’s wearable muscle-based haptics that uses electronic pulses to simulate weight and tension in...