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February 26, 2021
Fox Factory Sees Q4 Sales Climb 41 Percent
Reported were a 44.6% increase in Specialty Sports Group sales and a 38.7% increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales. Sales increased 41.2% to $262.4 million, compared to $185.9 million in the same period last fiscal year. SGB Media
February 25, 2021
A Chicago gym saw dozens of COVID-19 cases after infected people attended HIIT classes without masks
In one week in August, 55 who attended exercise classes at a Chicago gym contracted COVID-19 after only less than a quarter of gym-goers wore masks during their workouts, and almost none socially distanced. Business Insider
February 25, 2021
The dos and don’ts of Strava
If you’re new to Strava, there are a few dos and don’ts you should know about. In fact, even if you’ve used Strava for years, it’s worth reviewing these dos and don’ts (specifically the don’ts, just to make sure you’re not doing anything that might annoy your followers). Canadian Running Magazine
February 25, 2021
Wolverine World Wide Predicts Robust Return To Double-Digit Growth In 2021
In the fourth quarter ended January 2, sales reached $509.6 million, down 16.1 percent year-over-year. Wolverine said sales were significantly better than the company expected. Wall Street’s consensus estimate had been $479 million. SGB Media
February 25, 2021
Fabletics launches at-home fitness app
Fabletics, which was co-founded by actress Kate Hudson as an e-commerce site in 2013 and now operates 50 stores nationwide, is offering a new fitness app called Fabletics FIT. The app provides access to hundreds of digital experiences, including on-demand workouts and meditations. Chain Store Age
February 25, 2021
Under Armour Reduces Sponsorship Commitments By 47 Percent
Under Armour Inc. reduced its sponsorship commitments by 47 percent to $361.6 million in 2020 from $679.1 million in 2019, according to its just-released annual report. SGB Media
February 24, 2021
Fleet Feet adds five stores in 2020, makes key hires
Fleet Feet announced significant growth in 2020 as it added five stores to close with 182 in operation and saw triple-digit growth of its e-commerce site. The franchisor also hired a new head of human resources and marketing and made a number of promotions to support future growth. SGB Media
February 24, 2021
Polisport Group acquires Catlike helmet brand
The Polisport Group has announced that it has acquired the Spanish helmet brand Catlike in a bid to reinforce its portfolio in the high-end cycling market. Cycling Industry News
February 24, 2021
An Olympic gold medalist has created specialist glasses that give cyclists eyes at the back of their heads
Callum Skinner, 28, who won gold and silver at the 2016 Olympics, developed the technology with physicist Alex Macdonald after raising more than £100,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. Sky News
February 23, 2021
Runner Dismissed From UCLA Team For Using Racist, Sexist, and Homophobic Language
Runner Chris Weiland has been kicked off the UCLA track and field and cross-country team after a video surfaced of him allegedly using racist, sexist, and homophobic language. Runners World