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May 23, 2023
Dick’s SG Posts 5.3 Percent Comp Sales Growth In Q1; EPS Up 38 Percent
Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net sales for the fiscal first quarter* rose 5.3 percent to $2.84 billion from $2.70 billion in the prior-year Q1 period. Comparable store sales grew 3.4 percent, partially reversing the 8.4 percent comp store sales decline in the year-ago period. Net income increased 17 percent to...
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May 22, 2023
G.O.A.T. Fuel closes funding round, eyes nationwide distribution
The Jerry Rice-backed energy drink company G.O.A.T. Fuel has closed a $5 million seed funding round co-led by venture firms Stage 1 Fund and Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners. The company has now raised a total of $12 million since launching in 2020, and intends to use its newly acquired...
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May 22, 2023
Will ‘Superfood Powders’ Actually Make You Healthier?
You’ve probably noticed ads for these “superfood powders” scattered across social media or on your favorite podcast. Athletic Greens, Daily Greens, Supergreens — mix just one scoop of these multivitamin powders into a glass of water or a shake, their marketing typically says, and you can get all of the...
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May 22, 2023
Why Is YouTube Obsessed with Running Marathons on Zero Training?
Last year, Nate Buchanan of Kara and Nate, which boasts 3.5 million subscribers, documented himself running 26.2 miles from the city of Marathon to Athens, Greece, without training. Natacha Oceane, 1.62 million subscribers, has two separate videos of her running a 50K as well as twenty-four hours without training. As...
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May 19, 2023
Just one run changes how your brain reacts to food, new study shows
Going out for just one run can curb your appetite while also heightening your response to food cues in parts of your brain, according to a new study published in the journal Human Brain Mapping. Running Mag
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May 19, 2023
Giant Group reports 9.6% drop in sales for Q1
The Giant Group has reported a 9.6% drop in sales for Q1, citing inventory levels in the European and North American markets as well as the higher year-on-year comparison base as the reason. The Taiwanese company’s sales in Europe and North America were impacted by higher inventories of entry-level and...
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May 18, 2023
Strava and Nike tie-up to reach 300+ million athletes worldwide
Strava has today announced a partnership with Nike that will, for the first time, give members the ability to track and share their activity, inspiration and community across both company’s platforms. Later this summer, millions of Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club users will be able to upload their...
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May 18, 2023
Lululemon Makes Minority Investment in Samsara Eco
Announced Thursday, the athleticwear brand made a minority investment in Australian start-up Samsara Eco, a company that has a patented enzymatic process which breaks down high-performance nylon and polyester polymer blends for use as new fibers. Details were not disclosed but Lululemon is the first equity apparel partner in Samsara...
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May 17, 2023
New film follows a Wisconsin ultra runner’s quest on the Pacific Crest Trail
Ultra runner Timothy Olson set a world record when he ran 2,650 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021. The Amherst, Wisconsin, native's journey along the way was documented by a film crew. It took an average of 50 miles a day for 52 consecutive days. The "Mirage" film...
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May 17, 2023
When too much exercise is bad for your heart
A growing body of science, including a new report of the health of almost 1,000 longtime runners, cyclists, swimmers and triathletes, finds that years of heavy endurance training and competition may contribute to an increased chance of developing atrial fibrillation, especially in men. The Washington Post