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March 17, 2026
iFIT Wants To Turn Social Media Stars Into Fitness Coaches
The connected fitness brand is betting on the growth of influencers in a new incubation program designed to help spotlight and develop emerging talent iFIT is launching a trainer incubation program designed to discover, mentor and support the next generation of fitness coaches, especially those with large social media followings....
March 16, 2026
Rad Power Bikes given new life after acquisition
Life Electric Vehicles CEO Rob Provost has high expectations for Rad Power Bikes after officially acquiring the beleaguered brand for $13.3 million March 5. And he's looking farther ahead. He told BRAIN in an interview that plans are underway to acquire another struggling e-bike brand. It would be Life EV's...
March 16, 2026
Solo60 Raises $3.3M for Private, App-Bookable Micro-Gyms
The London-based fitness startup lets consumers, personal trainers and influencers find private training spaces in micro-gyms located throughout London’s capital city As fitness floors become increasingly crowded, one London-based startup is among the companies exploring viable alternatives. Founded by Ben Alderton, Solo60 has built a rapidly expanding network of private,...
March 13, 2026
Giant’s year on year revenue drops to a decade low
Giant Group has reported a 40% revenue decline in February 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, its worst monthly result in a decade, as the US Withhold Release Order (WRO) blocking Giant Taiwan's shipments continues to take its toll. The latest figures follow a 26% drop in January...
March 13, 2026
The Trump Tariff Refund Process Just Got a Lot More Complex
Just when the market thought that the Trump Tariff story couldn’t get any more interesting, the White House, and any company that paid higher tariffs under the President’s Tariff Tiff last year, could face even bigger problems. This new twist is happening as companies seek refunds for the higher tariffs...
March 12, 2026
Dick’s SG Delivers Strong Holiday Quarter, Sees Foot Locker Returning to Growth by BTS
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. reported Q4 earnings at its legacy Dick’s business, slightly topping guidance as same-store sales climbed 3.1 percent. Foot Locker’s results weighed on reported profitability. For the current year, Dick’s forecast improved profitability on a consolidated basis with comps climbing between 2 and 4 percent at the...
March 12, 2026
Nike, Skechers, Levi’s Are Among the Top Brands American Consumers Would Consider Purchasing: Survey
Nike is the most considered fashion brand in the U.S., according to YouGov’s new U.S. fashion retailer rankings 2026 report — which analyzes the apparel, footwear and accessories brands Americans are most likely to consider purchasing. The ranking is based on YouGov BrandIndex data collected from more than 32,600 U.S. adults between...
March 10, 2026
Michael Johnson allegedly paid himself US$500,000 despite league’s financial troubles
With a recent report showing the failed athletics venture Grand Slam Track is now US$40 million in debt, a Tuesday court filing alleges league founder Michael Johnson paid himself $500,000 without proper board approval or justification. On Tuesday, Front Office Sports published an article detailing that several Grand Slam Track vendors asked a bankruptcy court...
March 6, 2026
Life EV completes purchase of Rad Power Bikes
Life Electric Vehicles completed the court-approved acquisition of Rad Power Bikes, the Florida-based e-mobility company said Thursday. Based in Deerfield Beach, Life EV agreed in December to acquire Rad Power's assets for $13,276,102 in cash, and after accounting for liabilities, the total purchase price was $14,926,706. According to a Life EV...
March 6, 2026
Creditors Bash Grand Slam Track, Threaten to Sue: ‘Shocking Levels of Incompetence’
The unpaid vendors of Grand Slam Track are enraged at the league’s plan for getting out of bankruptcy, which would nearly make athletes whole while repaying most vendors only about 1.5% of what they are owed. The committee of unsecured creditors said in a court filing on Thursday that Grand...
