September 30, 2022

Judge Dismisses Peloton’s Lawsuit Against Lululemon Regarding Apparel Infringement

Peloton’s lawsuit against Lululemon, which sought a judgment ruling that Peloton’s apparel did not infringe on Lululemon’s design patents, has been dismissed. A judge in the Southern District of New York on Thursday granted Lululemon’s request to dismiss Peloton’s complaint, which means litigation is likely to continue between the two...

September 30, 2022

Aravaipa Running Acquires Jackpot Ultra Running Festival from Beyond Limits Running

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – September 30, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Beyond Limits Running, LLC is pleased to announce the sale of its wholly-owned Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Southern Nevada’s premier ultra-running endurance event, to privately-owned Aravaipa Running, LLC. Jackpot, which was created, launched and exclusively produced by family-owned Beyond Limits Running, LLC,...

September 29, 2022

Yamaha Bicycles Announces Two All-New YDX-MORO e-MTB Models

CYPRESS, Calif. – September 29, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Yamaha Bicycles is expanding its full suspension e-Mountain Bike lineup with two all-new YDX-MORO models boasting the flagship PW-X3 center-mounted drive unit, patented Dual Twin™ frame, and proprietary Quad Sensor system. The new YDX-MORO 07 and YDX-MORO 05 models bring impressive...

September 29, 2022

Peloton will sell Bikes, Treads at Dick’s Sporting Goods in its first brick-and-mortar partnership

The collaboration will make Dick’s the first brick-and-mortar retailer outside of its namesake stores to carry Peloton equipment. Peloton had long been an exclusively direct-to-consumer business before it began selling its products on Amazon in August. CNBC

September 29, 2022

Pureboost, Amazon’s #1 Selling Clean Energy Drink, Raises Over $2M+ Within Hours of Launching Community Round to the Public on Wefunder’s Community Investment Platform

San Diego, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Pureboost, the #1 best-selling antioxidant clean energy drink mix that is free of sugar and sucralose, debuts with over $2M on Wefunder, the most popular crowdfunding platform in the US, just hours after their public launch on September 28, at 9am EST. Known for...

September 28, 2022

USA Cycling Announces Four New Members on Board of Directors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Cycling is pleased to announce four new members have joined its Board of Directors. After an extensive selection process, the USA Cycling Foundation appointed Mike Cole to fill the vacant USA Cycling Foundation seat, and the USA Cycling Board elected Melanie Strong, Dereka Hendon,...

September 28, 2022

DeFeet Integrates NuOrder To Simplify Online B2B Ordering

Hildebran, NC, September 28, 2022 /ENDURANC SPORTSWIRE/ - DeFeet is announcing it has migrated its online B2B ordering process to NuOrder by Lightspeed. The move allows DeFeet and wholesale accounts like bike shops to share the most direct B2B ordering connection. "NuOrder by Lightspeed gives us the ability to be...

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

Nautilus Board Considers Sale of Company, Other Strategic Alternatives

Nautilus Inc. said Monday that a potential sale of the company is being considered, part of a broader review of strategic alternatives launched by its board. The fitness products provider said it hasn't set a timetable for the conclusion of its review and that there's no guarantee it will result...

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....