BUSINESS NEWS
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March 10, 2021
BibBoards Launches “I Got the Vaccine” health identifier To Raise Awareness
With the world going through a rough period with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is slowly creeping to a new normal. Vaccines are giving people hope that things might return to normal. However, with little information available coupled with misinformation that spreading out there especially through social media, acceptance, and take-up...
March 10, 2021
CAKE and West Coast EV Announce Joint Venture
(Stockholm, Sweden – March 10, 2021) – CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today a partnership with West Coast EV (WCEV) to establish a flagship CAKE retail dealership, service center, as well as CAKE’s first US-based CAKE test track. The WCEV facility, based in McFarland, CA,...
March 10, 2021
BibRave Innovates the Virtual Race Experience with the Napa Valley Marathon
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, created a unique digital content series for the Napa Valley Marathon, managed by Blistering Pace Race Management (BPRM), that propelled their recent virtual experience beyond the standard race model. With the Behind the Vines digital content series, BibRave...
March 9, 2021
Nike Names New North America Head Following Sneaker Resale Saga
Nike Inc. has named a new head for its North America business, as well as made changes to its senior leadership team, following the sneaker resale saga that dominated headlines last week. The sportswear giant announced the appointment of Sarah Mensah, who steps in as VP and GM of North...
March 9, 2021
Echelon Announces Connected Bike Exclusive to Sam’s Club
Just months after its mishap with Amazon, Echelon announced that its Echelon Sport-s connected bike is available exclusively at Sam’s Club for $799 and includes a free six-month trial of its Sport membership. Front Office Sports
March 9, 2021
Endurance Sportswire Executive Interview Series – CREDO Tri’s Co-Founder and CEO Heath Eskalyo
Heath Eskalyo recently launched a new mobile app for triathletes that motivates, inspires and brings together age group triathletes and pros. We sat down with Heath for a Q & A to learn more about his idea for the app and how it is helping triathletes. Tell us a bit about...
March 9, 2021
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Chicago Studio Celebrates One Year Anniversary
CHICAGO, IL (March 9, 2021) – Mayweather Boxing + Fitness – a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather – is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its downtown Chicago Studio, which has continued to experience growth and success. Throughout 2020, the Studio surpassed sales and membership goals,...
March 9, 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Posts Quarterly Earnings Beat but Outlook Suggests Slower Sales in 2021
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. logged better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results but provided an outlook that suggested a slowdown in sales for the year ahead. For the three months ended Jan. 30, the Coraopolis, Penn-based retailer recorded profits of $225 million, or earnings of $2.43 per share, versus the prior year period’s...
March 9, 2021
How virtual cycling platform Zwift created an enduring new esport
It’s not just a pandemic pastime. Zwift’s gamified version of e-cycling is here to stay. Fast Company
March 9, 2021
Zwift Appoints New Board Members: Patrick Pichette and Celeste Burgoyne
LONG BEACH, CA, Zwift, the online fitness platform for cyclists, runners and triathletes worldwide, has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Pichette and Celeste Burgoyne to its board of directors. The appointments follow Zwift’s recent Series C funding round. “We made a commitment to invest in the very best talent to...
