September 27, 2022

Pearl Izumi Trims Staff, Plans Sale Of Colorado Headquarters

Pearl Izumi has eliminated an undisclosed number of positions at its Louisville, CO headquarters and plans to sell its headquarters building, according to a report from BusinessDen. The cycling apparel brand was acquired by United Sports Brands in May. Candi Whitsel, SVP of marketing at United Sports Brands, declined to...

September 26, 2022

Kū Like and Live Aloha: IRONMAN Introduces Event Theme and Initiative Aimed at A Mindful Return of Vinfast IRONMAN World Championship to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`I

KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i / TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - In the return to Hawai`i Island for the 2022 VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship race after a three-year hiatus, IRONMAN announced the Live Aloha initiative to build upon and emphasize the Hawai`i Tourism Authority’s push for responsible tourism. For the...

September 26, 2022

Dick’s Sporting Goods Is Hiring 9,000 Workers This Holiday Season

The sporting goods retail giant announced today its plan to hire up to 9,000 seasonal associates throughout the country, starting on Sept. 28 with “National Signing Day,” an annual recruiting effort event that is now in its fifth year. This number is down from last year’s hiring event, which sought...

September 26, 2022

American Criterium Cup closes the season with a $100K prize payout and plans for 2023.

Monday, September 26, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With an overall payout of $100,000, the American Criterium Cup wrapped up the series with the Bommarito Gateway Cup in St. Louis. "We're happy with the success of the first season for the ACC, and more so that the top teams and athletes that...

September 23, 2022

Why Your Local Running Store Matters

There are a lot of places to buy running shoes nowadays—at a big sporting goods shop, at a mall chain store, at an online retailer, at a discount website or at a running specialty store. The best way to buy your next pair of running shoes is to walk into...

September 21, 2022

North American distributor HLC acquired by private equity

North American bicycle parts and accessories distributor HLC has been acquired by MiddleGround Capital, an investment specialist that tends to buy into middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies. Founded on a collaboration between the Hawley and Lambert families, HLC is one of North America’s larger distribution houses, hosting...

September 21, 2022

SMITH Promotes Rob Retzlaff to Global VP of Sales

PORTLAND, Oregon (September 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is excited to announce the promotion of Rob Retzlaff to the role of Global Vice President of Sales. Retzlaff joined SMITH in...

September 20, 2022

Pon rumoured to have invested in OneUp Components

Published, but unconfirmed rumours are circulating that the Pon Bike arm has made a strategic investment in mountain bike label OneUp Components. In what might make sense as part of a move to further enhance its finishing kit portfolio, if true, the investment may presumably give the Cannondale and Santa...

September 20, 2022

Challenge Family and Turkish Triathlon Federation Announce Partnership

20 September 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family and the Turkish Triathlon Federation today confirmed the signing of a multi-year agreement that heralds the global triathlon series’ expansion into the region and marks a significant step forward in the continued development of Turkish Triathlon. The agreement was signed at Challenge Family...

September 20, 2022

Triathlon Industry Icon Bob Babbitt joins SFuels

Raleigh, North Carolina (September 20, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SFuels LLC, a leader in endurance sport nutrition is honored to announce that triathlon industry icon Bob Babbitt has joined the advisory board. As one of the sport’s most recognized figures, Bob will be instrumental in facilitating commercial growth plans, accelerating market awareness, and...

September 16, 2022

Skechers settles trademark fight with Brooks Running over ‘5’ logo

Skechers and Brooks have settled a trademark infringement lawsuit. Skechers on Friday filed a notice of dismissal of the suit, which had alleged that Brooks Sports used a number “5″ mark on its shoes that was “confusingly similar” to Skechers’ “S” mark it generally uses on its sneakers. A Brooks...

September 16, 2022

DoorDash and DICK’S Sporting Goods Partner for On-Demand Retail Delivery

Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods, the leading U.S. omnichannel retailer that serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, to offer on-demand delivery from more than 700 stores across 47 states, including Washington D.C. DICK’S Sporting Goods is DoorDash’s first sporting goods and apparel retail partner...

September 16, 2022

CLASH Endurance Acquires Daytona Beach Half Marathon

(Daytona Beach, FL) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - CLASH Endurance is excited to announce its acquisition of the Daytona Beach Half Marathon taking place on February 12, 2023. This event will return with renewed excitement powered by CLASH Endurance, a brand known for its family friendly endurance festival weekends around the U.S....

September 16, 2022

DeFeet and Trek Factory Racing Share Success For DeFeet’s 30th Anniversary

Hildebran, NC/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - DeFeet and Trek Factory Racing announced a multi-year partnership with two of their teams that began at the start of 2022. DeFeet is outfitting Trek Factory Racing Cyclocross and Mountain Bike Cross Country teams. Since 1992, DeFeet has worked with many of the world's top cyclists...

September 15, 2022

BikeExchange Taps New US Head, Head of US Sales; Shuffle Other Key Positions

Asheville, North Carolina (September 15, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Continuing to exceed expectations in growth and expansion in North America (NA), BikeExchange/Kitzuma Cycling Logistics – now operating under the same umbrella after merging last December – has added/shuffled some key North American positions for BikeExchange, including naming Cameron Simpson to Head of North...

September 15, 2022

RunSignup Endurance Industry 2022 YTD Update

September 15, 2022,  Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration provider for U.S. endurance events, provides a September industry update. Recent data indicates the market is showing signs of improving. Previously, data on a per race basis revealed a decrease in the per event registrations and in repeat...

September 14, 2022

Hydrow Announces Settlement of Patent and Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit Against iFIT

In February 2022, Hydrow filed a design patent and trade dress infringement action against iFIT and its NordicTrack RW700 and RW900 rowers. As a part of the settlement, iFIT agreed to redesign certain aspects of the rowers named in the lawsuit. The remaining terms of the settlement agreement are confidential....

September 14, 2022

Emerald Receives Final Proceeds Relating to Insurance Litigation Settlement

Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) ("Emerald" or the "Company") today announced that it has received proceeds totaling $149.25 million related to its previously announced insurance litigation settlement for canceled events under the Company’s 2020 and 2021 event cancellation insurance policies. Of the $149.25 million, $148.54 million is expected to be...

September 14, 2022

BUFF® Releases Fall-Winter 2022-23 Collection

SANTA ROSA, California /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - BUFF®, creator of versatile performance head and neckwear for all-season outdoor enthusiasts, announces the launch of its fall-winter 2022-23 collection. The brand celebrates 30 years of innovation, incorporating two new eco-friendly materials into its collection: PrimaLoft® Bio™ Fleece, a 100-percent recycled synthetic fiber made from...

September 13, 2022

Econic One Hires SIMBOL Communications as PR Agency of Record in US

Evergreen, Colorado (Sept 13, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Building on their rapid growth across Europe in recent years, global smart e-bike brand Econic One has now launched in the US, and they’re bringing on SIMBOL Communications as its PR Agency of Record for the American market, to help build similar...

September 13, 2022

Athlete Training App Kollektiv Raises $1.5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding, Company Co-Founded by Olympic Triathlete Helle Frederiksen

Kollektiv, an athlete training app co-founded by Danish Olympic triathlete Helle Frederiksen and her husband Ben Powell-Frederiksen, has raised about $1.5 million (11m Danish Krone) in pre-seed funding. The round was co-led by Copenhagen-based Ugly Duckling Ventures and VF Ventures, with participation from former BBC media executive Kerstin Mogull. Sporttechie

September 13, 2022

Peloton co-founders John Foley and Hisao Kushi are leaving the company in a broad executive shakeup

Co-founder and former CEO John Foley resigned from his position as executive chairman of the board effective Monday. Fellow co-founder Hisao Kushi will leave his post as the company’s chief legal officer Oct. 3, while Kevin Cornils, chief commercial officer, who has been with the company since 2018, will leave...

September 13, 2022

Thule Warns Of Bike Market Inventory Imbalance

Thule Group said excessive inventory levels in the cycling channel have worsened in recent months and would impact sales and profitability in the second half of the year. Thule noted that it communicated in its half-year report on July 21 that the general market in bike retail, at the time,...

September 13, 2022

Amynta Group Acquires iFIT Health & Fitness Extended Warranty Operations

AmyntaGroup, an insurance services provider, has acquired the extended warranty operations of iFIT Health & Fitness, Inc., operated through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Universal Technical Services (UTS). As part of the transaction, Amynta has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with iFIT to deliver a full-service platform of extended warranty protection...

September 13, 2022

Matt Moore Joins PeopleForBikes as General Counsel

BOULDER, COLO. (September 13, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy organization and the U.S. bicycle industry’s trade association, is proud to announce the hiring of Matt Moore as general counsel. Based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Moore comes with nearly two decades of bike industry legal and advocacy experience....