At ASICS, we believe that movement makes us happier, healthier and more in-tune with the world around us. Our collective mission is to provide products and services that allow people across the world to better their lives through sport.
The ASICS Digital division was created in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Our goal is to build innovative digital technologies to better connect the ASICS brand to its consumers. We are responsible for the continued development of mobile-fitness solutions such as Runkeeper and ASICS Studio, global e-commerce platforms, and other digital services that inspire people to move, get fit and stay healthy.
HISTORY
Runkeeper, a leading mobile running app, was founded in 2008 and one of the first apps available when the app store launched that year. The app now has over 50 million users across 180 countries and is available in 12 languages including English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. ASICS Group acquired Runkeeper in March of 2016 as a piece of the brand’s 2020 growth plan to continue to drive global expansion and improve the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) experience.
ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years. In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano", which when translated expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness.
ASICS products were introduced to the United States in 1977 and brought with them an incredible story of athletic performance and technical advancements.
Stride Inc., is nationally recognized for integrated employment of adults with Special Needs. We do this by selling office products. Find our brands; QuickFit Binders, EasyFit, and Stride Write wherever office product are sold. Your support of Stride helps our mission to employ adults with Special Needs. Located in Albuquerque, NM, since 1981, the name Stride was trademarked in 1982 and was chosen because integrated employment allows Special Needs adults to make strides in their development and contribute meaningfully to our community. Stride is certified as a WBE, WOSB, DBE and HubZone. We are not a sheltered workplace, rather an integrated business employing a dedicated and committed workforce who can advance within the organization, receive paid time off and a retirement plan! 70% of total sales go through the office products channel. Stride has the US distribution rights for QuickFit binders. Domestically, Stride produces a variety of pens and specialty inks, case-made products, including boxes, clip-boards, padfolios, desk accessories and the ForeverGreen line of 100% recyclable binders. Stride is currently in the second generation of management of the family owned business.
5,600 square foot building for inventory | Local nest day delivery | Orders ship in 1-2 business days | Credit or purchase cards accepted | Labeling and Packaging services | Custom imprinting on pens, binders, clipboards, etc.
Contact: Kerry Bertram, CEO, kerry@strideinc.com
Jessica Miera, COO, jessica@strideinc.com
505-232-3201 Office | 505-232-3204 Fax
1021 Carlisle Blvd., SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
www.strideinc.com