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June 11, 2021
Shimano forced to shut Malaysia component factory in latest blow to the supply chain
Shimano's factory in Malaysia will be completely closed until at least June 14 due to an official COVID-19 mandate. Since June 1, the factory had been allowed to operate at 60% capacity. Bicycle Retailer
June 11, 2021
Apex Benefits to Sponsor Beyond Monumental’s Youth Health & Wellness Program
(INDIANAPOLIS – JUNE 11, 2021) –Apex Benefits is pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Beyond Monumental as the organization’s first title sponsor of its youth health and wellness program centered around running. The program, the Apex Benefits Monumental Kids Movement, is a seven-to nine-week program culminating with students running...
June 10, 2021
ICON Health & Fitness Announces Name Change To iFIT Health & Fitness Inc.
(LOGAN, UTAH – June 10, 2021) - ICON Health & Fitness, a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. (“iFIT”). Named after the Company’s proprietary software platform, the change reflects iFIT’s commitment to...
June 10, 2021
Hart™ Eyewear Sets New Standard for Blue-Light Filtering Lenses with Launch of Debut Collection
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – June 10, 2021 – HART™ Eyewear, the independent San Diego-based eyewear company, has officially launched their highly anticipated blue-light filtering glasses. With the debut collection, Founder Steve Hart set out to change the game when it comes to protective lenses for the modern era, all while...
June 10, 2021
Tough Mudder Partners with KOOSH for a Unique and Muddy Kids Experience
BOSTON, Mass. (June 10, 2021) - Tough Mudder, the global experiential fitness entertainment brand announces that the Original KOOSH, the iconic Hasbro brand licensed to Playmonster will become the presenting sponsor of Tough Mudder Kids. Tough Mudder Kids presented by KOOSH will kick-off on July 10th and run through the...
June 8, 2021
Top swimmers unionise in bid for improved athlete rights
Several of the world’s top swimmers have formally established a new independent representative body in a bid to improve athlete rights in the sport and give competitors a greater say in governance matters. SportsPro
June 8, 2021
CRAFT Sportswear Expands Endurance Sports Footprint, Partnering with Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder
BOSTON, Mass. (June 8, 2021) – Swedish-based CRAFT Sportswear has expanded its relationship with endurance sports leader Spartan by adding its designation of official “performance apparel and footwear” partner of the brand’s Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) entity to Spartan Trail and Tough Mudder. The multi-year deals also name CRAFT as...
June 8, 2021
Sporting Goods Giants Continue Seeing Record Numbers
Academy Sports reported its Q1 earnings Tuesday, highlighting a recent string of record-breaking quarters in the sporting goods industry. The company saw its highest-ever gross margin, increasing 89.2% to $563.7 million. Net sales jumped 39.1% year-over-year to $1.58 billion. But Academy Sports isn’t the only sporting goods store trending upward. Front Office...
June 8, 2021
Jaybird Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Earbuds Empower All Athletes to Answer the Call of Adventure
PARK CITY, Utah — June 8, 2021 — Jaybird, a leader in true wireless earbuds for athletes, today announced the launch of Jaybird Vista 2 True Wireless Sport Earbuds. Vista 2 builds on the success of the original true wireless Vista earbuds, with unmatched durability and military-grade construction that...
June 8, 2021
Jaybird Partners With Five-Time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler
PARK CITY, Utah — June 8, 2021 — Jaybird, a leader in true wireless earbuds for outdoor sports and fitness enthusiasts, today announced its partnership with five-time NBA All-Star, Jimmy Butler. An elite athlete with unmatched grit and determination, Butler led the Miami Heat to the 2020 NBA Finals, and...