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January 6, 2026
The Richest Pro Triathletes of 2025
Prize money remains a key component of how athletes earn a living from the sport, though additional revenue streams, such as sponsorships, appearance fees, and federation stipends, are difficult to quantify. However, athletes with the best race results are typically best positioned to secure further commercial opportunities. The figures presented...
January 6, 2026
Velo-ce acquires titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell
Velo-ce has acquired titanium bike brand Van Nicholas from Accell. The acquisition forms part of Velo-ce’s strategy to expand into the premium adventure and travel bicycle segment. Integration efforts will focus on strengthening Van Nicholas’s presence in adventure cycling, long-distance touring and travel. Anton Nijhuis, Business Developer at Velo-ce, said:...
January 6, 2026
Magic Race Swag Redefines the Finish Line_ Turning Race Gear into a Viral Marketing Engine
DONGGUAN (January 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – In a strategic move to address the growing challenge of participant retention and sponsorship value, the team behind the innovative X T-shirt and X Medals brands has announced a comprehensive consolidation and rebrand. Introducing Magic Race Swag, the industry’s first "Interactive Experience Partner"...
January 6, 2026
STOKE Footwear Launches To Celebrate The 65 Million All-American Guys Forgotten By Athletic Footwear
New Hampshire (January 6, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Today marks the official launch of STOKE Footwear, a new casual-lifestyle brand founded by footwear veteran Rick Blackshaw, built to serve the 65 million all-American guys overlooked by today’s athletic footwear giants. The brand’s website is now live at stokeshoes.com, and STOKE...
January 6, 2026
SaltStick® Launches Energy Gummies, Irresistible Bursts of Energy and Electrolytes to Power Any Workout
Thousand Oaks, Calif. (January 6, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — SaltStick®, a leader in electrolyte innovation, today announced the U.S. launch of SaltStick Energy Gummies. Each packet delivers an irresistible combination of quick carbohydrates and electrolytes, providing up to 36 grams of carbohydrates and 170 mg of sodium and potassium to...
January 5, 2026
Fleet Feet’s CEO Sounds Off on Nike and On, Opening New Doors and How Specialty Run Can Grow
Chief executive officer Joey Pointer looks back on 2025 and lays out some of the company's plans for 2026, including Fleet Feet's 50th anniversary. Heading into its 50th anniversary, Fleet Feet has more to celebrate than its longevity. The number of locations for its namesake running stores and Marathon Sports, which it acquired in 2022,...
January 2, 2026
Birkenstock, Hoka, Salomon and More Footwear Companies Opening New Stores in 2026
As 2026 kicks off, there are no shortage of footwear retailers and brands that are heading into the new year with ambitious store expansion plans. From monobranded locations to sporting goods retailers, here are some of the store openings slated for 2026. WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY
January 1, 2026
Bain Capital buying South Korean activewear firm Echo Marketing in $344 million deal
Bain Capital is buying a 43.66% stake in South Korea’s Echo Marketing, which owns local activewear brand Andar, from its founder and another shareholder for 216.6 billion won ($150.14 million), Echo said in a regulatory filing on Friday. The U.S. investment firm is also making a tender offer for the remaining...
December 31, 2025
Varlo Unveils Its 2026 Pro Development Triathlete Team
Philadelphia, PA (December 31, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Varlo, the fast-growing performance apparel brand trusted by endurance athletes worldwide, proudly announces the launch of its 2026 Pro Development Triathlete Team — a purpose-built program designed to identify, support, and elevate the next generation of elite triathlon talent. The 2026 roster...
December 30, 2025
Valley Preferred Cycling Center Names Gary Thornton as Executive Director
TREXLERTOWN, Pa. (December 30, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — The Velodrome Fund, Inc., which operates the Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC), today announced the appointment of Gary Thornton as its new Executive Director. Thornton will officially begin his role on January 5, guiding the organization into a milestone year as T-Town...
