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July 23, 2020
Tracksmith Launches Fellowship to Support New Voices in Running
BOSTON (July 23, 2020) – Tracksmith, an independent running brand, today announces the launch of the Tracksmith Fellowship, a grant program to support emerging voices in the sport. Creatives across all disciplines are invited to apply for the fellowship, which will provide funding and mentorship for projects grounded in the runner’s...
July 23, 2020
Sport Sunscreen, KINeSYS, listed in Allergic Living’s Top Sunscreens for 2020
Vancouver, Canada; 23rd July 2020. KINeSYS SPF 50 Fragrance Free Spray Sunscreen has been listed in Allergic Living’s 2020 Top Allergy-Friendly Sunscreens. With just 13 sunscreens included, the list is comprised of sunscreens which meet the stringent requirements of Allergic Living, an authoritative and trustworthy source for those living with allergies. Allergic Living are...
July 22, 2020
Nike Announces Major Reorganization, Job Cuts
NIKE, Inc. announced a series of senior leadership changes supporting the company’s Consumer Direct Acceleration. Amy Montagne becomes VP/GM, Men’s, Whitney Malkiel becomes VP/GM, Women’s and McCallester Dowers becomes VP/GM, Kids. Carl Grebert becomes VP/GM, EMEA, succeeding Bert Hoyt, who will retire from NIKE later in 2020. Sarah Mensah is...
July 22, 2020
Mavic saved by French investment group
After months of deliberations, courts in Grenoble have awarded investment group Bourrelier the ownership of historic French cycling brand Mavic SAS. 105 jobs were saved by the takeover as the new owners plan to refocus on rim, hub and wheel production. Read more on VeloNews.
July 22, 2020
U.S. Ski & Snowboard selects Addaday as Official Handheld Recovery Equipment Partner
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 22, 2020 – Addaday, a world leader in injury prevention and recovery technology, announced today it has been selected as the Official Handheld Recovery Equipment Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the Olympic National Governing Body (NGB) of skiing and snowboarding. The new multi-year partnership brings...
July 22, 2020
Mizuno to sponsor the Honolulu Marathon
Mizuno has been confirmed as a supporting sponsor of the Honolulu Marathon. At this year’s event, scheduled for December 13, 2020, the Japanese run apparel specialist will provide all finisher, commemorative and volunteer shirts and sell official merchandise at the Honolulu Marathon Expo. The Honolulu Marathon was first held in...
July 22, 2020
VirtualRun.com Releases Two New Virtual Races
PHOENIX (July 22, 2020) – Virtual Run, the world’s largest marketplace for virtual runs, released two different virtual races this week: Will Run For Coffee 5K, and Chase The Unicorn 5K. The two 5K’s are the 44th and 45th virtual events on the site. The two new virtual runs both...
July 21, 2020
New York Road Runners lays off 11 percent of its workforce
New York Road Runners, the nation’s largest nonprofit running association, announced on July 21 that it is laying off 11 percent of its workforce and furloughing another 28 percent, as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the running industry. The moves affect 91 of the organization’s 229 employees—65 were furloughed and 26...
July 21, 2020
Electrolit Beverage Brand Expands Product Line to Include Three Fruit Flavors
CERRITOS, Calif. – Electrolit – the preferred, premium hydration beverage made from pharmaceutical quality grade ingredients – has expanded their product line to include three new flavors in response to immense demand from consumers coast to coast. Hibiscus, Fruit Punch and Berry Bliss will join Electrolit’s existing product line to...
July 21, 2020
COROS launches new colors for COROS VERTIX and new Nylon Band collection
Tustin, CA, July 21, 2020 – COROS Wearables Inc., makers of premium endurance sports wearables, announced today the introduction of two new color variations of the COROS VERTIX - The Limited-Edition “Mojito” and stock variation “Space Traveler.” The Limited-Edition Mojito Color of the COROS VERTIX Premium GPS Adventure Watch. According...