January 5, 2021

Speedo USA Named Title Sponsor of Salty Sports Society’s SALT Series

Saint Augustine Beach, Florida – In 2021, Salty Sports Society will again host its SALT Series across the State of Florida with Speedo USA as its title sponsor. Five events have been planned to begin in February and end in December, making the Speedo SALT Series the only multi-destination open...

January 4, 2021

Asics closes flagship store In Manhattan

Asics shuttered its New York City flagship store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan in December 2020 amid the prolonged impact of COVID-19. Asics said it expects to record approximately $22 million as the loss on the cancellation of the lease contract and the loss on the impairment of the related...

January 4, 2021

The Best of the Best: Endurance Sportswire Announces Its Most Popular Press Releases and Industry News Items of 2020

San Diego, Calif. – As we embark upon 2021, Endurance Sportswire has put together a list of its most viewed press releases and industry news items over the past year. Congratulations go to iFit. Thanks to SEO and a great news topic, the company's press release was opened 4,021 times....

December 29, 2020

Nike Confirms No Employees Were Injured in Memphis Logistics Center Shooting

Local reports indicated that there was a shooting at the athletic brand’s Memphis-based distribution center on 3100 New Frayser Blvd, but no one was hurt in the incident, which is possibly related to city-wide car theft activity. Footwear News

December 28, 2020

Echelon Fitness Raises $65 Million

The financing is led by Goldman Sachs Growth, along with participation from existing investor, North Castle Partners. Echelon produces over 30 live classes daily and offers a library of nearly 5,000 on-demand, led by its team of trainers. SGB Media

December 28, 2020

ReSport offers $350 Special for 2021 Virtual Events

Realtime Experience Sport (ReSport), a platform for advanced virtual races and challenges, mapping, registration, results, and race tracking systems, announces a year-end special for organizations that would like to hold a virtual event in 2021. All orders placed before January 15 cost $350 for events up to 1,000 participants, with...

December 26, 2020

The US wasn’t equipped for 2020’s cycling boom. Its failures stem from a century of leaving bikes behind.

When COVID-19 hit last spring, transportation departments began designating temporary bike lanes to accommodate a pandemic-era surge in cycling. Although the pandemic highlighted some cities' ability to innovate, it also forced the US' longstanding lack of good biking infrastructure into the spotlight. yahoo!news

December 23, 2020

Dawna Stone Named CEO of Running USA

(Dec. 23, 2020) – Running USA, the leading trade association for the running industry, announced today that Dawna Stone has been hired as the organization’s fourth CEO in its 22-year history. Stone is a mom of two, the author of ten books, a certified health coach, motivational speaker and successful...

December 23, 2020

Kane Footwear Names Purple Orange Brand Communications as Public Relations Agency of Record

Westport, CT — Kane Footwear, a new name in active recovery footwear, is pleased to announce a partnership with Purple Orange Brand Communications to oversee all PR efforts on behalf of the brand. Kane’s flagship slip-on shoe, the Revive, will launch on February 2, 2020 and is the company’s first...

December 22, 2020

Ex-employee sues Specialized for wrongful dismissal, alleges sexual harassment

The graphic designer is charging that she was terminated in violation of federal and state civil rights and employment laws, claiming she endured a hostile work environment where women were treated as less competent than men and as sexual playthings for upper management. Bicycle Retailer