BUSINESS NEWS
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May 26, 2020
BibRave Brings the Party for Knockaround and Allstate Hot Chocolate Virtual Race Series
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, recently created, managed, and executed a virtual pulse moment for Knockaround around their sponsorship of the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K/5K. With virtual racing soaring in popularity, Knockaround leaned on BibRave for their digital expertise and creativity to differentiate...
May 25, 2020
Asics North America sees double-digit sales decline
Asics North America (ANA), which includes the U.S., Canada and Mexico, said sales in the U.S. were down 18.4 percent year-over-year in the first quarter. Canada and Mexico were down 5.5 percent and 10 percent year-over-year in the local currency respectively. Asics U.S. saw a year-over-year decrease of 14.2 percent in...
May 25, 2020
World Endurance Coaching Business Summit
The events of 2020 have massively disrupted the world of endurance sports, requiring a fundamental shift and adaptation to the way coaches need to operate in the future. COACH 2020 VISION is the world’s first virtual business development Summit, specifically tailored to help endurance sport coaches innovate and improve their...
May 22, 2020
Inaugural Collins Cup Triathlon to take place exactly one year from today on May 22nd 2021
LONDON, ENGLAND--BOULDER, USA: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that the new date for the inaugural Collins Cup will be exactly one year from today – on the 22nd May 2021. The race, which was originally scheduled for 29-30th May 2020 but could not go ahead due to the Covid-19 pandemic,...
May 22, 2020
NorCalUltras’ Virtual Lunacy Series 3-Part Event Raises Money for Fit for Girls
The Lunacy Series, presented by NorCalUltras, is a virtual series of races comprised of three events: the Jammie Jam, Rock Your Block – 24 Hour Event and Twilight Twinkle Toes. $5 from each event entry will be donated to Fit for Girls, a nonprofit organization that helps girls set and...
May 21, 2020
RunSignup Survey Shows Race Organizations Expect 45% of Revenue in 2020
Moorestown, NJ - Earlier in May, Runsignup, the leading technology provider for US races, put out a short survey to race organizers. This simple survey created a snapshot of revenue expectations for the industry in 2020 and 2021 and looked at how organizations are adjusting to their expectations. While the...
May 21, 2020
SlayRx Sports Nutrition Launches SlayWell, an Immunity-Boosting Hydration Mix
Atlanta, Georgia, May 21, 2020- SlayRx, a sports nutrition company specializing in all-natural, effective ingredients, has released an immunity- boosting hydration formula: SlayWell. Using their powerhouse electrolyte blend (based on Himalayan Pink Salt) SlayRx SlayWell is perfect for combating dehydration as well providing Vitamins C, D and Zinc. It contains...
May 20, 2020
Gyms reopen with new coronavirus rules in Hong Kong
As gyms around the world begin to reopen after closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, many have implemented Covid-19 safety measures. Check out this video of a gym in Hong Kong.
May 20, 2020
Running Industry Association provides a current snapshot of COVID-19’s impact on the run specialty channel.
The latest survey with run specialty retailers outlines the significant negative impact the pandemic has had on businesses. Access the full report here.
May 20, 2020
Decathlon is committed to preserving biodiversity
With the launch of its biodiversity project, Decathlon has signed up to the 10 principles of the “Act4nature” France initiative. This strategy from the French government brought together 38 businesses in December 2019 so that they could sign up to a continuous improvement scheme to help preserve biodiversity. This commitment...