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July 31, 2020
Under Armour warns sales will decline as much as 25% in second half of 2020
Under Armour said Friday that it was “encouraged” by the momentum it has seen in June and July, as its stores are reopening after temporarily being shut. During an earnings call, however, it said revenue could fall anywhere between 20% and 25% in the back half of 2020. Within this...
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July 31, 2020
Nike Details 500 HQ Layoffs in New Filing
The company said it would permanently reduce its workforce by 500 employees at its Beaverton, Ore. headquarters. The layoffs will begin Oct. 1, with additional separations expected after that date. Read more on Footwear News.
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July 31, 2020
California retailers threatened with lawsuits over their websites’ accessibility
At least 15 bike shops in California have received emails and letters from a law firm threatening suits over their websites' compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and a California statute. Read more on Bicycle Retailer.
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July 31, 2020
Barebells Protein Bars Expands to Trader Joe’s Locations Nationwide
LOS ANGELES (July 31, 2020) – Barebells– the best-selling, high-in-protein, no added sugar* protein bar brand – is hitting Trader Joe’s locations nationwide. The popular Cookies & Cream and Caramel Cashew flavors can be found on store shelves this August as a part of the brand’s coast-to-coast growth initiatives and...
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July 31, 2020
Nuun Hydration Announces New Partnership with Non-Profit &Mother
July 31, 2020 SEATTLE - Yesterday Nuun Hydration announced the formal partnership between their brand and the new non-profit “&Mother” founded by Olympic Medalist Alysia Montaño. The profit of select merchandise available on Nuun’s website will benefit the organization in their mission to break down the barriers limiting a woman’s...
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July 31, 2020
haku Rolls Out Innovative Fitness Wearables Integration
haku, the unparalleled technology partner leading innovative solutions for the endurance industry, has announced the rollout of its fitness wearables integration with top brands - including Fitbit and Garmin - aiming to provide the absolute best participant experience during virtual events. Being the only technology provider to have advanced event...
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July 30, 2020
Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – Dave Scott, 6x IRONMAN World Champion and premier triathlon coach for 45 years
Forty Years in the making, Dave “The Man” Scott, writes that perhaps the Professional Triathletes Organisation arrived for times like these. The Professional Triathletes Organisation was launched almost three years ago in an attempt to forge a better future for the world’s leading multisport athletes, a vehicle to help them...
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July 30, 2020
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force
U.S. road races are not safe from COVID-19 danger says leader of cycling task force. Steve Brunner, chairman of the new group Cycling Events Task Force, believes traditional road races should be halted or greatly modified. Brunner's group has published a 15-page report for race directors on how to safely...
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July 30, 2020
HOKA Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales
Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in...
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July 30, 2020
ElliptiGO Bike for Humanity II with Bill Walton and Friends Sets Participation Records
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (July 30, 2020) – ElliptiGO Inc., creator of the world’s first elliptical bicycle, is proud to announce that the ElliptiGO Bike for Humanity II cycling event with Bill Walton and Friends (www.bikeforhumanity.com) held on Saturday, July 25th, 2020 set records for participation. More than 1,700 riders from...
