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February 12, 2020
DMSE Sports Names Matthew West as Chief Executive Officer
Boston (February 12, 2020) – DMSE Sports, an event management company for the road race and charity walk industries, has named Matthew West, long-time senior vice president of operations, as chief executive officer. With more than 15 years in mass participatory event management, first as a senior event manager and...
February 12, 2020
Velo Launches Year of the Rat Saddle
Velo Saddles launches their limited edition Year of the Rat saddle this week at CABDA Midwest building on their annual tradition of offering a special saddle to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Rats aren’t always perceived in the most favorable ways in popular culture, but the reality is that they...
February 12, 2020
St. Anthony’s Triathlon Names Patrick McGee as New Triathlon Manager and Race Director
PETERSBURG, FL., (FEBRUARY 12, 2020)– Patrick McGee, an industry veteran in triathlon and multisports, is taking the helm as the new St. Anthony's Triathlon manager and race director. McGee will lead the Triathlon as it prepares for its 37th annual race weekend, to be held from April 24-26. St. Anthony’s Triathlon is...
February 11, 2020
Under Armour misses Q4 targets and delivers weak outlook
Under Armour Inc. reported an unexpected fourth-quarter loss and missed Wall Street estimates for its revenues. The company also warned of soft 2020 results and said it’s considering another massive restructuring initiative to rebalance its cost base. Click on SGBMedia to see the numbers.
February 11, 2020
Berkshire’s Brooks running unit sues Brooks Brothers over trademark
Brooks, the running shoe and apparel unit of billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Brooks Brothers, pitting two companies whose roots date back more than a century against each other. Read more on Reuters.
February 11, 2020
Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series Announces Apple Pay Is Now Available and The Preferred Method of Payment for All U.S. Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Series Events
Apple Pay improves the overall Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event experience providing further convenience for runners, family and friends TAMPA, Fla. (February 11, 2020) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, a part of The IRONMAN Group, announced today Apple Pay is now available and is the preferred method...
February 11, 2020
CamelBak® Expands Leadership Team with Key Marketing Hire
CamelBak welcomes Natasha Schroth as director of global brand marketing. PETALUMA, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020)– CamelBak®, the global leader in award-winning personal hydration products, welcomes Natasha Schroth as the brand’s new director of marketing. Natasha will manage global marketing strategy for CamelBak, spearheading the scale and growth within the marketing department as...
February 11, 2020
deboer wetsuits partners with Troi Agencies in South Africa
Stamford, CT, Release: February 11, 2020. deboer wetsuits is proud to have Troi Agencies as a retail partner in South Africa. We think there is a lot of opportunity in the South African market, and Troi Agencies makes a great partner to grow alongside. Marc Price, Director of Troi Agencies: “We distribute niche,...
February 7, 2020
Soul Focus Sports Announces Aaron Jacobsen as Run Local Brand President
Jacobsen leads a revamped company into the new decade, including a growing staff Capitola, Calif. (February 7, 2020) – Coming off of a successful kickoff to the Run Local Bay Area 2020 race series at the 408k 'Race to the Row' brought to you by Amazon, Soul Focus Sports, owners...
February 6, 2020
Skechers stock soars after Q4 sales beat forecasts, brand warns of coronavirus impact
Shares for Skechers USA Inc. surged in after-hours trading on Thursday after the shoemaker posted fourth-quarter sales that blew past expectations. In its financial report for the period ended Dec. 31, Skechers logged revenues that rose 23.1% to $1.33 billion, compared with analysts’ predictions of $1.25 billion. Earnings per share were in line...