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February 12, 2026
QBP’s latest layoffs highlight strain of repeated industry cuts
January 2026 marked the fifth round of staff cuts in six years at Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), North America's largest cycling distributor. This time, the layoffs were small in size but focused: QBP eliminated eight roles as part of a restructuring inside its product division – a tiny fraction of...
February 12, 2026
Wiley X Appoints Johnathan as Vice President of Sales
Frisco, Texas (February 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Wiley X, a global leader in premium protective eyewear, today announced the appointment of Johnathan Weikum as Vice President of Sales. In his new role, Weikum will lead Wiley X’s sales organization across all channels, overseeing strategic growth initiatives, channel development, and...
February 12, 2026
OS1st Appoints Cape Capener as Vice President of New Categories
Hickory, N.C. (February 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - OS1st, a performance sock and foot wellness brand, today announced the appointment of Cape Capener as Vice President of New Categories, a newly created role reflecting the company’s continued investment in strategic growth and category expansion beyond its core performance channels. In...
February 12, 2026
DEKA, The Global Fitness Racing Brand Announces Expansion Into The UAE
Dubai, UAE. (February 12, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPOERTSWIRE/ - DEKA, the decathlon of functional fitness and hybrid racing from the creators of Spartan™, is thrilled to announce its official launch in the UAE. Led locally under the expert leadership of the ITP Media Group team, DEKA Middle East joins a rapidly...
February 11, 2026
Why Stars Like Diplo, Gunna and Travis Barker Are Hitting the Road — With Their Own Run Clubs
Gunna says that, three years ago, he could only run “like, half a mile,” before stopping to catch his breath. At the time, he’d just completed a seven-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to one count of racketeering conspiracy; he was “just trying to get my mental together and block...
February 11, 2026
Seabrook Lucky Trails 2026 Continues with Magic Race Shirts After 2025 Success
February 11, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Following a highly praised sweat-activated shirt rollout in 2025, the Seabrook Lucky Trails event is doubling down on experiential gear for its March 2026 race weekend. Once again partnering with Magic Race Swag, the event will bring its coastal charm and Lucky Trails identity...
February 11, 2026
Challenge Family Joins The Triathlon World Tour Through Acquisition By Professional Triathletes Organisation
London, UK (February 11, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced today it has acquired a majority shareholding in Challenge Family from Y11 Sport & Media, to make it a key part of the newly announced Triathlon World Tour. “This acquisition and investment into Challenge Family is...
February 11, 2026
ASICS Los Angeles Marathon Welcomes SHOKZ as the Official Headphones Partner
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (February 11, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – SHOKZ has been announced as an Official Sponsor and Official Headphones of the ASICS Los Angeles Marathon & LA 5K ahead of the 41st annual event. At the Los Angeles Marathon Lifestyle Expo, runners will have the opportunity to try on...
February 10, 2026
Pay the Athletes 85%, Save the League: Inside Grand Slam Track’s bankruptcy plan
Grand Slam Track is definitely not dead yet. In a bid to salvage the professional track league and return in the future, Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track filed a reorganization plan Monday that prioritizes athlete payouts while offering pennies on the dollar to nearly everyone else owed money. The plan, filed in the...
February 10, 2026
Wiley X Appoints Cory Uehlein as Vice President of Marketing & Digital
Frisco, Texas (Feb 10, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Wiley X, a global leader in premium protective eyewear, today announced the appointment of Cory Uehlein as Vice President of Marketing & Digital. In this role, Uehlein will lead Wiley X’s comprehensive marketing and digital strategy, driving brand growth, digital engagement, and...
