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May 12, 2021
Asics Sees Q1 Sales Climb 25 Percent
Asics Corporation reported sales rose 24.8 percent in the first quarter. Sales in the North America region rose 20.1 percent on e-commerce gains and the region returned to profitability. Gross profit increased 32.3 percent due to the impact of the increase in net sales as well as a decrease in...
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May 12, 2021
AI and a Brave New Running World
AI is the inevitable future of athletics posed to revolutionize the endurance sporting industry. PodiumRunner lays out where we are, and what we can expect to see in the coming years.
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May 12, 2021
Merrell, Saucony Lead the Way for Wolverine Even as Overall Sales Fall Short of Expectations
For the three months ended April 3, revenues rose 16.3% to $510.7 million, compared with analysts’ expectations of $511.8 million. By brand, sales at Merrell improved nearly 25%, while Saucony surged close to 60%. Footwear News
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May 12, 2021
Women’s Tour de France set for 2022 according to Tour director
The women's Tour de France is set to be revived next year after a 33-year absence. It will following the 2022 men's Tour which is scheduled to run from July 1-25. ESPN
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May 12, 2021
Boston Marathon study finds younger, faster runners are at greater risk for heatstroke
Using data from four Boston Marathons, the researchers assessed which runners are more susceptible to the most serious type of heat injury. Canadian Running
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May 12, 2021
Big Sneaker, Small Footprint: Adidas, Allbirds Collab on Lowest Carbon Emission Shoe
After a 12-month collaboration, rival brands adidas and Allbirds today unveiled what they see as the future of sustainable shoe design. The FUTURECRAFT.FOOTPRINT, a limited-run proof-of-concept shoe, produces an estimated 2.94 kg of carbon per pair. That makes it both brands’ first sub-3kg carbon footprint shoes, and less than half that...
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May 11, 2021
Nautilus Rides Home Fitness Boom To Record Results
Nautilus Inc. delivered record-breaking results for the second straight quarter to produce the highest revenue quarter in the company’s 35-year history. In the quarter ended March 31, revenue was up 120 percent to $206 million. In February, Nautilus provided guidance calling for growth of 55 percent to 75 percent. SGB Media
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May 11, 2021
Outside’s 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide
Every year, Outside dedicates two whole magazines to gear. That's 40-plus Reviewers. 340 Products. Months of testing on rivers, trails, summits, and patios. See their picks for running, cycling and fitness gear at the link.
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May 11, 2021
Trail Running Has a Harassment Problem. These Women Are Here to Stop It.
After years of hearing about and experiencing harassment in running—including a tipping-point incident involving one of their own—a group of female leaders have come together to end gender-based violence in the trail and ultra running community. Runner's World
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May 10, 2021
This is How US Triathletes Qualify for the Tokyo Olympics
The final auto-selection event for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team is this week in Yokohama. Here’s what you need to know. Team USA
