BUSINESS NEWS
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January 15, 2021
Innerforce’s Rebranding Focused on Climate Change and Social Impact
Redefining Innerforce’s brand identity. How and why brands do things is just as important as what they do. Innerforce began 2021 with a transformational process. Understanding the need to evolve towards new things that matte, the brand matched these new mindsets and goals with their visual elements - logo, fonts,...
January 14, 2021
Nike Sues Nearly 600 Websites For Selling Counterfeit Sneakers
The lawsuit was filed against 589 websites allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its Nike and Converse shoes online, including the owners of 676 social media accounts and more than 100 unidentified companies and individuals for alleged counterfeit activity. SGB Media
January 14, 2021
Google completes purchase of Fitbit
Google has completed its $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit, its devices, not data. The deal won’t affect how third-party fitness trackers work with Android, or how Fitbit works with other non-Google services. The Verge
January 14, 2021
Saucony Runs with Backbone Media
WALTHAM, MASS. (Jan. 13, 2021)– Saucony, the global running lifestyle brand, has teamed up with Backbone Media to run point on its public relations efforts. As Saucony’s PR agency of record, Backbone will help bolster the brand’s storytelling and drive awareness for Saucony’s performance footwear, versatile apparel and “Run for...
January 14, 2021
OutsidePR Adds Emily Banks to Strengthen Account Teams
SAUSALITO, Calif. (January 14, 2021)– OutsidePR, an integrated marketing agency for outdoor and active lifestyle brands, appoints Emily Banks to the position of Account Director. Banks joined the California-based agency on January 11th and will contribute leadership to the account teams working with HOKA ONE ONE, Tracksmith, CamelBak and Injinji....
January 14, 2021
ChronoTrack launches industry podcast for Race Directors and Timers
ChronoTrack has just released “The Chrono Show”, an endurance industry podcast for Event Producers, Race Directors, Timers, and a variety of industry insiders...the people that make endurance sports competitions possible for all of us to enjoy. The show focuses on the history of this industry, the individuals that created it,...
January 13, 2021
Big 5 Q4 Comparable Sales Jump 10.5%
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation reported sales results for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year ended January 3, 2021. Net sales were $290.5 million compared to net sales of $244.1 million for the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Same store sales increased 10.5% for the fourth quarter...
January 13, 2021
Elite Paratriathlete Joel Rosinbum Elected President of USA Triathlon Board of Directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.— Elite paratriathlete Joel Rosinbum was today announced as the newest USA Triathlon Board of Directors President, following the Board’s 2021 officer elections. Rosinbum is the first paratriathlete in USA Triathlon’s history to be elected to the position. Kevin Haas, a Board member since 2013 and Treasurer from...
January 13, 2021
Easy Day Sports Names Brian Ulery Director of Operations
Coronado, CA – January 13, 2021 – Easy Day Sports, a boutique event production company, today announced the addition of events industry leader Brian Ulery as Director of Operations. In his new role, Ulery will lead and manage all aspects of the company’s operations department, including planning, logistics, sponsorship activations...
January 12, 2021
Pinarello Accelerates: A New Organization for a Sustainable Future
Fausto Pinarello, together with majority shareholder L Catterton, announced today key investments in top management creating an organizational structure which has been designed to boost growth initiatives and accelerate the brand’s development. The objective is to take full advantage of the awareness and reputation of the brand in the world...