BUSINESS NEWS
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February 8, 2023
Under Armour Beat Expectations in Q3 — And Footwear Was a Major Growth Driver
The Baltimore-based brand reported revenues of $1.6 billion, up 3% over last year. Net income was $122 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.16. Both earnings and revenues exceeded the expectations of analysts surveyed by Yahoo Finance. Yahoo Sports
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February 8, 2023
Challenge Family Reinforces Sustainability Commitment with I Feel Wood Partnership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Challenge Family has reinforced its commitment to improving sustainable event production by partnering with I Feel Wood, producers of 100% sustainable wooden medals and trophies. I Feel Wood takes care of every single detail of the manufacturing process, starting from the choice of wood, which has both recycled...
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February 8, 2023
Introducing RaceDay – The Ultimate Raceday Optimization Tool for Triathletes
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - A new app has been introduced to revolutionize the way triathletes plan and execute their races. RaceDay is the ultimate race optimization tool that integrates swim, bike, and run pacing with personalized nutrition needs, gear checklists and more. The app uses advanced technology and weather prediction to...
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February 7, 2023
Silverback assumes new role as managing partner of Zappos Bay to Breakers
San Francisco, CA - February 7, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – San Francisco’s oldest and most iconic event, Zappos Bay to Breakers (http://www.baytobreakers.com) is getting even more homegrown. The Bay Area based production agency, Silverback (http://www.gosilverback.com) has teamed up with Motiv Running (https://www.motivrunning.com) and will now serve as the managing partner of...
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February 7, 2023
Polartec Introduces Shed Less Technology to Reduce Textile Fiber Fragment Shedding
Planet Earth, The Universe /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand, announces Polartec® Shed Less Fleece, a new milestone in its industry-leading efforts to reduce textile fiber fragment shedding. Shed Less is a process that combines yarn construction, knitting, chemistry, and manufacturing to reduce home laundry fiber fragment...
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February 7, 2023
MANA Athletes Focus on World Titles and Olympic Selection
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Mana athlete Joe Skipper is targeting two world championships alongside major prize purses in 2023, building on his career-high professional ranking, two IRONMAN wins and historic sub-7 hour finish over the full distance last year. The British long-course triathlon star kicks off his season at CLASH Miami...
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February 7, 2023
ShowcasedRacesafe™ Provides All-In-One Event Medical Management for Boston Athletic Association Races
San Francisco, CA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Boston Athletic Association and RACESAFE™ are working together to help consolidate and streamline the management of event day medical needs across the B.A.A.’s portfolio of events, including this year’s 127th Boston Marathon. RACESAFE™ will provide the B.A.A. and its medical team with its...
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February 5, 2023
Zwift Continues to Level Up With $620M Investment
The company isn’t turning a profit yet, co-founder Eric Min told Bloomberg, but it recently raised $620 million in funding from investors including Amazon’s Alex Fund, KKR and Co., and Permira Holdings. FOS
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February 4, 2023
Meta wins fight to buy VR startup Within
A California judge is allowing Meta to close its acquisition of virtual reality fitness startup Within despite an ongoing antitrust case by the Federal Trade Commission, according to an unsealed ruling. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that the court denied the FTC’s request to block the deal but with a one-week...
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February 3, 2023
This February, Stay “Hy” and Spread the Love with Essential Elements
Los Angeles, CA (February 3, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - As we approach the second month of 2023, continuing healthy habits and ample hydration are essential to maintaining overall wellness this year. Join Essential Elements as they continue to encourage others to join their “Get Hy” movement with new and improved...
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February 2, 2023
Skechers Beats Expectations in Q4 Despite a 23% Drop in China Sales, Hits Annual Sales Record
Skechers sales in China dropped 23% in the fourth quarter, in part due to Covid-19 related restrictions and temporary store closures in November. Despite the slowdown, Skechers’ chief operating officer David Weinberg said in a statement that momentum will likely pick up in 2023, following recent improvements in the region....
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February 2, 2023
Believe in the Run Announces New Hire and Role as It Expands Its Brand Vision in 2023
Baltimore, Md. (February 2, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Following its rapid growth as a leading voice within the run industry, Believe in the Run has begun to implement a growth strategy to provide its followers with more high-quality content that has come to define the brand. Phase one of the new...
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February 1, 2023
Peloton Fiscal Q2 Results Surge Past Wall Street Targets
Peloton Interactive, Inc. narrowed its loss in the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, boosted by revenues coming well above Wall Street targets. The connected fitness leader also provided an upbeat outlook and indicated it no longer intends to sell Precor. In the quarter, net losses shrunk to $335.4 million,...
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February 1, 2023
RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFONDO announces Dilawri partnership
[Vancouver, BC] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The RBC GranFondo Whistler (road) and XFONDO (all-terrain) cycling events today announced a new partnership with Dilawri, Canada’s largest automotive group. This partnership will drive high quality touchpoints and help lay the groundwork for another outstanding year for the RBC GranFondo events stable. On September 8,...
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February 1, 2023
Athletic Brewing Re-releases Soul Sour for Black History Month
MILFORD, Conn. and SAN DIEGO (February 1, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer, is excited to relaunch Soul Sour in celebration of Black History Month. Originally launched in 2021, Soul Sour was inspired by Athletic teammates who wanted to celebrate the beauty,...
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January 31, 2023
Vimazi Adds New Sales Agencies in Pacific Northwest & East Coast
Portland, Ore. (Jan. 31, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Vimazi, maker of the first ever pace-tuned running shoes, is excited to announce the addition of REPresents.fun and NJ Athletic Co. to their sales team. The first four models of their new pace-tuned running shoes are set to begin shipping on February 2. Justin...
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January 31, 2023
Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas
Frisco, Texas — January 31, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As Wiley X celebrates its 35th Anniversary, the company opened the doors to its expansive, state-of-the-art new headquarters in Frisco, located just north of Dallas, Texas. The 65,000-square-foot facility has everything the family-owned, premium protective eyewear brand needs to run its expanding global...
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January 31, 2023
A pioneer of gravel events, the Old Man Winter Rally prepares for a sellout event amid wintry weather.
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Now in its 9th year, this ‘Epic Winter Adventure’ has become the annual kickoff event for adventurous runners and riders from all over the country. Need to know: 1,500 riders and runners from 27 states will take the start line in Lyons, Colorado on Sunday 2/5/23. Elite...
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January 31, 2023
COROS and Kilian Jornet Partner on Limited Release APEX 2 Pro
Irvine, CA, January 31, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - COROS Wearables Inc., makers of endurance sports wearables and training software, announced today the release of the limited-edition COROS APEX 2 Pro Kilian Jornet Edition. Kilian and COROS worked in harmony to design an exclusive product bundle that's approved by the world's...
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January 31, 2023
RunSignup Announces 2023 Technology Development Roadmap for Endurance and Ticket Events
January 31, 2023 - Moorestown, NJ /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology solution for US endurance events, announces its 2023 technology product roadmap. RunSignup technology development plans focus on supporting the needs of its customer base of 28,000 events, including running, walking, triathlon, cycling, water and other...
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January 30, 2023
PTO Appoints Talisman As Lead Commercial Agency For The PTO Asian Open In Singapore
London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced that global sports marketing agency Talisman will lead its commercial partnership development for the upcoming PTO Asian Open in Singapore on 20-21 August, 2023. The inaugural PTO Asian Open will host the world’s top female and male professional triathletes...
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January 30, 2023
American Trail Running Association Announces 2023 Theme
January 30, 2023 / Colorado Springs, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – This month, American Trail Running Association’s (ATRA) board members evaluated our strategy and goals for the coming year and as part of these discussions came up with a theme to guide us over the next 12 months. A theme helps us to...
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January 28, 2023
ShowcasedLouisiana New Product Development Company Launches The Leia Sustainable Menstrual Cup
SHREVEPORT, LA – January 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Louisiana New Product Development Company, has launched a new game-changing product for the feminine hygiene market. The newly launched Leia Sustainable Menstrual Cup was designed by OBGYN Lena Dolgan specifically for those with low cervix and weakened pelvic floor muscles. LA New...
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January 27, 2023
Classified Cycling x Parcours Wheels Announce Partnership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – British wheel brand Parcours and Belgian technology company Classified cycling announce a long term technical partnership, bringing class leading aerodynamics together with Powershift technology. Parcours wheels are now available with Classified Powershift technology for the full road and gravel range with more exciting announcements and partnership developments planned...
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January 26, 2023
Running Specialty Sees Solid Gains In 2022
In a letter to the running specialty industry in its recent newsletter to members, Running Industry Association (RIA) Executive Directory Terry Schalow shed light on trends in the channel and prospects for 2023. The message included data from UQ, the association’s data partner, which analyzes weekly data from reporting retailers....