BUSINESS NEWS
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September 26, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers This Holiday Season
The sporting goods retail giant announced today its plan to hire up to 9,000 seasonal associates throughout the country, starting on Sept. 28 with “National Signing Day,” an annual recruiting effort event that is now in its fifth year. This number is down from last year’s hiring event, which sought...
September 26, 2022
Nautilus Board Considers Sale of Company, Other Strategic Alternatives
Nautilus Inc. said Monday that a potential sale of the company is being considered, part of a broader review of strategic alternatives launched by its board. The fitness products provider said it hasn't set a timetable for the conclusion of its review and that there's no guarantee it will result...
September 26, 2022
American Criterium Cup closes the season with a $100K prize payout and plans for 2023.
Monday, September 26, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With an overall payout of $100,000, the American Criterium Cup wrapped up the series with the Bommarito Gateway Cup in St. Louis. "We're happy with the success of the first season for the ACC, and more so that the top teams and athletes that...
September 23, 2022
Why Your Local Running Store Matters
There are a lot of places to buy running shoes nowadays—at a big sporting goods shop, at a mall chain store, at an online retailer, at a discount website or at a running specialty store. The best way to buy your next pair of running shoes is to walk into...
September 21, 2022
North American distributor HLC acquired by private equity
North American bicycle parts and accessories distributor HLC has been acquired by MiddleGround Capital, an investment specialist that tends to buy into middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies. Founded on a collaboration between the Hawley and Lambert families, HLC is one of North America’s larger distribution houses, hosting...
September 21, 2022
SMITH Promotes Rob Retzlaff to Global VP of Sales
PORTLAND, Oregon (September 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is excited to announce the promotion of Rob Retzlaff to the role of Global Vice President of Sales. Retzlaff joined SMITH in...
September 20, 2022
Pon rumoured to have invested in OneUp Components
Published, but unconfirmed rumours are circulating that the Pon Bike arm has made a strategic investment in mountain bike label OneUp Components. In what might make sense as part of a move to further enhance its finishing kit portfolio, if true, the investment may presumably give the Cannondale and Santa...
September 20, 2022
Challenge Family and Turkish Triathlon Federation Announce Partnership
20 September 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today confirmed the signing of a multi-year agreement that heralds the global triathlon series’ expansion into the region and marks a significant step forward in the continued development of Turkish Triathlon. The agreement was signed at Challenge Family...
September 20, 2022
Triathlon Industry Icon Bob Babbitt joins SFuels
Raleigh, North Carolina (September 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SFuels LLC, a leader in endurance sport nutrition is honored to announce that triathlon industry icon Bob Babbitt has joined the advisory board. As one of the sport’s most recognized figures, Bob will be instrumental in facilitating commercial growth plans, accelerating market awareness, and...
September 16, 2022
Skechers settles trademark fight with Brooks Running over ‘5’ logo
Skechers and Brooks have settled a trademark infringement lawsuit. Skechers on Friday filed a notice of dismissal of the suit, which had alleged that Brooks Sports used a number “5″ mark on its shoes that was “confusingly similar” to Skechers’ “S” mark it generally uses on its sneakers. A Brooks...