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January 11, 2023
JD Sports Posts 20 Percent H2 Growth Across North American Retail Banners
JD Sports Fashion Plc, the parent company of Finish Line, DTLR and Shoe Palace in the U.S. and sports fashion and outdoor retail brands Blacks, JD, Millets, and Go Outdoors in the U.K., realized sales growth of more than 10 percent in its organic retail businesses through 22 weeks of...
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January 10, 2023
When it comes to staying on pace in warmer conditions, women trump men
Staying on pace during the second half of a marathon can be a challenge in even the most favourable of weather conditions. Add in a little heat and the task becomes harder still – but women are better at it than men. That’s according to a new study, published in...
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January 10, 2023
TIME Pedals partner with Trek-Segafredo
TIME Pedals have announced a new multi-year agreement, becoming the exclusive pedal supplier for Trek-Segafredo men’s and women’s WorldTour teams. The agreement, part of SRAM’s partnership with Trek, marks the return of the brand to the men’s WorldTour and the expansion of its pedals to now 3 women’s WorldTour teams,...
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January 10, 2023
New study says Strava kudos motivate you to run more
The study, published in the Journal of Social Networks, analyzed Strava profiles to see how runners in the same virtual Strava club influenced each other’s running behaviour. Researchers focused on five different Strava clubs in the Netherlands that functioned as an online extension of real-life running clubs, totalling 329 members....
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January 10, 2023
adidas to Combine Canadian And US Business Units In Major Organizational Shift
“Historically, these teams have operated separately as two individual markets. Therefore, this restructure will enable more speed and cohesion across the entire North American market. The implementation of these changes has started and will conclude by the spring. Business operations will be mainly based out of our U.S. headquarters in...
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January 9, 2023
More Prize Money Is Flowing Into Trail Running. What Does That Mean for the Sport?
Run Rabbit Run is one of the rare American trail races that offers a relatively large prize purse, and for a decade, it’s been the largest in the sport. Hughes earned $15,000 for winning the women’s race and split another $5,000 with Arizona trail runner Peter Mortimer (who placed 12th...
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January 9, 2023
Porsche eBike Performance begins recruitment drive
Porsche eBike Performance GmbH has begun 2023 just as the wider Porsche business moved in 2022. With regards to eBikes; at a significant pace. Now formally established as a business unit, the organisation is expanding. That means new hires, to build out on the organisational capabilities, and enhance capacity. Cycling...
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January 9, 2023
Xponential Fitness Expects To Meet, Or Exceed, Full-Year Guidance
The company expects to meet or exceed the high end of the previously provided full-year 2022 outlook. North American system-wide sales of $1.03 billion, exceeding the high end of the guidance range of $995.0 million to $1.005 billion, and an increase of 46 percent as compared to full year 2021. SGB...
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January 9, 2023
Lululemon Shares Drop After Weak Q4 Guidance
The Vancouver, British Columbia-based brand now projects Q4 net revenue to be between $2.660 billion to $2.700 billion, compared to a previously outlined range of $2.605 billion and $2.655 billion. Q4 diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $4.22 and $4.27, tighter and lower than the previously outlined...
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January 9, 2023
Global Medalists, National Record Holders, Olympians and Paralympians Among 127th Boston Marathon Women’s Field
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) proudly announced today the women’s professional field for the 127th Boston Marathon, featuring decorated Open, Wheelchair and Para Athletics Division athletes from 18 countries. Among the field are global medalists, national record holders, Olympians and Paralympians, as well as five Boston Marathon champions. BAA