BUSINESS NEWS
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September 22, 2023
Former Planet Fitness CEO ‘Blindsided’ by Ouster as Gym Chain’s Stock Sinks
Chris Rondeau, who resigned as CEO of Planet Fitness last week in a stunning move, was reportedly “seriously blinded” by the board’s decision to request that he step down. The move, which surprised employees and investors, has caused shares of Planet Fitness to plummet nearly 20%, hitting a 52-week low....
September 21, 2023
Adidas Opens USD137 Million Automated Distribution Center in China’s Suzhou
Adidas has opened its automated distribution center in the Chinese city of Suzhou after spending about CNY1 billion (USD137 million) on the project, making it the German sportswear giant's largest investment in China in the past five years. The center, covering an area of 139,000 square meters, is highly automated...
September 20, 2023
Running on Social Media
There are many reasons to be grateful for social media as a runner. The first is — as I described above — the consolidation of community. I have no doubt that the access to one another that social media facilitates has grown the sport. It permits us to build friendships,...
September 20, 2023
Apparel 50 2023
Nike retains its position as the world's most valuable apparel brand with a brand value of USD 31.3 billion, despite a 6% decrease, according to Brand Finance's 2023 report. Brand Directory
September 19, 2023
Samsung and the University of Michigan team up on smartwatch technology for runners
ESSI announced a research partnership with Samsung Electronics on smartwatch technology. Together, the two companies are looking to help runners manage their health and physical activity, and to provide them with more reliable and accurate data. The eight-month long study, in which participant enrollment and data collection have already begun, is being overseen by...
September 18, 2023
Why the organization behind ‘Got Milk’ is leaning into sports marketing
The “Gonna Need Milk” campaign began with a focus on flag football and women’s tackle football. This really gave us insight into the amazing athletic abilities of these female athletes, and frankly, how under-supported they are from a sponsorship standpoint [and] from a media coverage standpoint. From there, MilkPEP went...
September 18, 2023
Sydney Marathon runners describe chaotic race from ‘start to finish’
Questions surrounding the safety of Sunday’s Sydney Marathon have been raised after distressing scenes of runners vomiting and passing out were reported by competitors. Of the 17,000 runners in the 42.2km race, NSW Ambulance said it provided assistance to 40, while 26 were hospitalised and seven were left in a...
September 18, 2023
Man files lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes over front wheel disengaging
A Maryland man filed a class-action lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes on behalf of himself and other consumers for manufacturing a faulty fork and quick-release skewer design that combined with the weight of the bike can allow the wheel to disengage. According to the suit, Gary E. Mason, a resident...
September 13, 2023
Lumin, Led by Industry Vets, Launches ‘World’s Smartest Fitness Studio’
Lumin Fitness is entering the franchising industry with what it calls “The World’s Smartest Fitness Studio,” a modern approach following four years of research and development led by fitness, franchising and gaming veterans. The first Lumin Fitness studio debuted in Irving-Las Colinas, Texas, bringing a smart studio with interactive wall-to-wall...
September 12, 2023
Fitness Technology Company FORM Bolsters its Leadership Team with New Board Member and Chief Revenue Officer
FORM, the fitness technology company pioneering real-time visual feedback to elevate athletic performance, welcome Christopher Stadler and Kevin Abt to its leadership team as Board Member and Chief Revenue Officer, respectively. Stadler was most recently Global Chief Marketing Officer for the smart home gym company Tonal, while Abt was Vice...