July 8, 2021

Olympics host city Tokyo bans spectators amid COVID-19 emergency

The Olympics will take place without spectators in host city Tokyo, organisers said on Thursday, as a resurgent coronavirus forced Japan to declare a state of emergency in the capital that will run throughout the Games. Organizers were still uncertain how much revenue would be lost due to the absence of spectators,...

July 7, 2021

X2 Performance, a manufacturer of sports drinks and supplements, raised $16 million

Giants running back Saquon Barkley has joined Bucs linebacker Lavonte David and the NBA’s Kawhi Leonard as an investor in X2 Performance, the makers of non-carbonated energy drinks. Barkley’s investment comes as part of a $16 million Series D raise, led by previous investor L Catterton. The company started in...

July 7, 2021

Japan to Declare State of Emergency 16 Days Ahead of Tokyo Olympics

Officials from the Japanese government, the International Olympic Committee, and Tokyo organizers will meet Thursday or Friday to discuss how to proceed with spectators at the Games. Women's Running

July 7, 2021

SoulCycle Thrives As People Return ‘In Droves’

Equinox’s SoulCycle is reaping the benefits of renewed interest in in-person fitness experiences. In May, the company said New York’s new membership sales had increased 55%. By then, all fitness centers nationwide had reached 83% of their January 2020 traffic levels. Front Office News

July 7, 2021

BASE Performance – Energy Bar Provider for Aspen Skiing Company

Boulder, Colorado (July 7, 2021) – BASE Performance, LLC, industry-leading provider of endurance sports nutrition products, announced today that it will serve as the newest energy bar provider to Aspen Skiing Company for 2021-2024. "We are thrilled to partner with BASE Performance, said Daragh Kneeshaw, Manager, Event Marketing at Aspen Skiing Company....

July 7, 2021

Fitbits Detect Lasting Changes After Covid-19

Some people recovering from a coronavirus infection had an elevated heart rate for months, according to a new study. NYT

July 7, 2021

Küat Racks Adds a Second Distribution Facility in Gardena, CA

July 7, 2021 (Springfield, MO)– Küat Innovations, Inc., a Springfield, MO based company, has added a second distribution facility in Gardena, CA, just 16 miles from the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. This second distribution facility will add 8500 square feet of space and will allow...

July 7, 2021

The Huey P Long Bridge Run is proud to announce Ochsner Fitness Center as the Presenting Sponsor

Elmwood, LA. – The Huey P Long Bridge Run is excited to have Ochsner Fitness Center become the Presenting Partner and host of the Finish Line party scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2021. Traditionally held in the Spring, the pandemic forced the race to take a year off in 2020. This...

July 7, 2021

The IRONMAN Group Welcomes Roshanie Ross as Chief Digital Officer

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Group is pleased to announce the addition of Roshanie Ross as the company’s new Chief Digital Officer. With over 20 years of relevant experience, Ross will oversee the direct-to-consumer efforts, digital experience enhancement, and operation of the digital suite of products and platforms for the...

July 7, 2021

GiveSignup | RunSignup Closes Q2 with 8% Increase in Transaction Volume Compared to 2019

Moorestown, NJ – GiveSignup | RunSignup, the leading technology provider for fundraising and endurance events, closed out Q2 with encouraging signs of recovery and growth for both the company and their customers. With vaccination rates going up and reductions in event modifications, events re-emerged rapidly through the quarter, culminating in...