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April 13, 2026
Sportsshoes.com becomes first online running retailer to stock UK performance nutrition brand Puresport
April 13, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - SportsShoes.com is believed to be the first online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer to enter into a partnership to stock fast growing UK performance nutrition brand Puresport. The new partnership will see a selection of Puresport’s science-backed products made available on the...
April 13, 2026
Chicago Event Management and GivenGain Form Strategic Partnership to Advance the Future of Endurance Fundraising, Including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
NEW YORK, NY (April 13, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — GivenGain today announced a strategic partnership with Chicago Event Management (CEM) to serve as the official fundraising platform for the Bank of America Chicago Distance Series, including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a key a member of the Abbott World Marathon...
April 12, 2026
Remembering Boston Marathon Champion and Wheelchair Racing Icon Bob Hall
BOSTON (12-Apr) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As we enter Boston Marathon race week, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) remembers champion and pioneer Bob Hall. At the 1975 Boston Marathon, Bob made history by becoming the first wheelchair division champion, crossing the finish in two hours, 58 minutes to earn a coveted...
April 10, 2026
Nike Makes Change at Innovation Chief, Suffers Another Stock Downgrade
Nike recently announced a leadership change as its chief innovation officer, Tony Bignell, departs the company. This comes amid ongoing challenges, including another stock downgrade by Piper Sandler. Separately, HSBC downgraded Nike from "buy" to "hold" with a reduced price target from $90 to $48, citing a lack of progress...
April 10, 2026
Fitness and health app MyFitnessPal explores sale, sources say
Marking his first visit to Meril’s global headquarters at Vapi, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni engaged in a heartfelt and inspiring conversation around “Bachpana Shouldn’t Retire.” “Bachpana Shouldn’t Retire” builds on Meril’s nationwide public health movement, “Treatment Zaroori Hai”, launched to strengthen awareness around timely diagnosis and access to...
April 10, 2026
Running Industry Alliance (RIA) Announces Evolution of Women’s MultiSport Action Group (WMAG)
April 10, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Running Industry Alliance (RIA) is proud to announce the evolution of the Women’s MultiSport Action Group (WMAG) - a dynamic, member‑led platform created to champion women across all areas of the running and triathlon business sector. First launched at The Running Conference presented by...
April 10, 2026
RunSignup Reports Record Q1 2026 Growth
MOORESTOWN, N.J. – April 10, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for the endurance events in the United States, releases its Q1 2026 update, highlighting a period of significant market expansion and technological advancement. The company reports a 14% year-over-year increase in both the number...
April 9, 2026
Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off
Unilever (ULVR.L), opens new tab said on Thursday it will buy U.S.-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus on wellbeing and beauty products. This is Unilever's first acquisition since it agreed last month to merge its food business with spice-maker McCormick (MKC.N), opens...
April 9, 2026
Mamdani Administration Celebrates 2026 Spring Cycling Season with Helmet and Bike Light Giveaways
Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn announced a series of events offering free bike helmets and lights to New Yorkers, supporting a record number of cyclists on city streets as the weather warms. Helmets will be available for people...
April 9, 2026
London Marathon Events acquires Frankfurt Marathon
UK-based London Marathon Events (LME) has announced the acquisition of Motion Events, the organiser of the Mainova Frankfurt Marathon. The move marks LME’s first major international expansion and represents a significant milestone in the organisation’s long–term growth strategy. Founded in 1999, Motion Events manages a portfolio of running events, including the Mainova...
