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November 30, 2023
R-bies chooses MYLAPS to offer best-in-class sports timing in Japan
TOKYO / HAARLEM (30 November, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – R-bies, one of the largest timing companies in the world, partners up with MYLAPS to offer best-in-class sports experiences to event organizers, their participants and fans in Japan. Both parties signed an agreement to work together in the coming years. Based in...
November 30, 2023
Alete™ Active Nutrition partners with Henry Schein Medical Athletics & Schools to expand distribution of SaltStick®, Bonk Breaker® brands to sports medicine professionals across the country
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIF.— November 30, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Alete Active Nutrition, LLC (Alete) – a portfolio company that owns multiple sports nutrition brands, including SaltStick, Bonk Breaker, JoJé Bar® and Vitassium® – today announced plans to expand its United States distribution through Henry Schein Medical’s Athletics & Schools business. The partnership will...
November 28, 2023
PEARL iZUMi and Nathan owner, United Sports Brands, acquired by Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (USB), which has a diverse portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands. The transaction closed on November 20, 2023, and financial terms were not disclosed. United Sports Brands’ (USB’s) six brands are: PEARL iZUMI,...
November 28, 2023
Tonal Sues Smart Home Gym Rival Speediance
Tonal, the smart home gym company, has filed a lawsuit against competitor Speediance, alleging the rival brand infringes on its patents and is engaging in false and misleading advertising. The China-based Speediance is also alleged to tout itself as the “Tonal killer” and alter and/or delete reviews on its website...
November 28, 2023
PEARL iZUMi and Nathan owner, United Sports Brands, acquired by Norwest Equity Partners
Norwest Equity Partners (NEP), a middle market investment platform founded in 1961, has acquired United Sports Brands (USB), which has a diverse portfolio of sporting goods and active lifestyle brands. The transaction closed on November 20, 2023, and financial terms were not disclosed. USB products are sold by leading retailers...
November 28, 2023
Michael Clemons Named Running USA Director of Operations
Nov. 28, 2023/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Running USA is pleased to announce that Michael Clemons has accepted a permanent role as the organization’s Director of Operations. Clemons has been serving in this capacity as a contractor since September and becomes a full-time staff member effective December 1. "I've had the opportunity to...
November 28, 2023
Leading road safety experts Bodylite announce partnership with sports, leisure and outdoor distribution agency Reydon Sports
28th November 2023, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Bodylite are a leading Irish sportswear brand that specialise in visibility products and active gear for runners, walkers, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. Founded by Padraic George in 2013, the dedicated team based in Co Carlow, Ireland, have spent many years developing their industry-leading product...
November 27, 2023
Performance Footwear From Hoka and On Helped Drive Shoe Sales During Thanksgiving Week, According to New Data
The U.S. footwear market had its best week of the season the week of Thanksgiving, with dollar sales down just 1 percent versus last year. Footwear’s improved results over the holiday week were driven by performance shoes. More specifically, performance shoes saw dollar sales increased by 10 percent in the...
November 27, 2023
High Five Events Cordially Invites Prospective Team Members to Recruitment Event
AUSTIN, Texas, November 27, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – High Five Events, a leading privately owned event production company in the United States, is excited to announce a recruitment event for potential part-time staff at the High Five Events office on December 5, 2023, at 6:30 PM in Austin, Texas. The session...
November 21, 2023
Dick’s Sporting Goods reports record Q3 net sales of $3.04 billion
Dick's Sporting Goods' third-quarter net sales increased 2.8% year-over-year to a record $3.04 billion. Net income for the quarter was $201 million, down 11.8% from $228 million year-over-year. Earnings per share decreased 16.3%, from $2.94 to $2.46. BRAIN