BUSINESS NEWS
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March 1, 2024
Supersapiens abruptly stops glucose sensor shipments and membership services
Supersapiens, the company that specializes in glucose monitoring for athletes, let its customer base know via email about the termination of all memberships and the suspension of glucose sensor shipments. This decision is attributed to a broader “strategic restructuring,” as outlined in a message on the company’s website. Cycling Magazine
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February 29, 2024
Haute Route and Mavic Renew Sponsorship Agreement under New Ownership
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Under the terms of the agreement with Haute Route’s new owners France Vélo Evénements (FVE), Mavic will continue to provide technical and mechanical assistance for all Haute Route events, offering participants access to the brand's cutting-edge products and unrivalled support services. Delivered in a format commensurate to...
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February 29, 2024
The White House Selects Strava as a Leading Partner for its Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 29, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Strava, the leading digital community for active people with more than 120 million athletes, today announced a new partnership with The White House for its Challenge to End Hunger & Build Healthy Communities (the Challenge), which focuses on ending hunger and increasing...
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February 29, 2024
CTS Launches Sports Nutrition Coaching from Stephanie Howe, PhD
Colorado Springs, CO – February 29, 2024/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – CTS, the worldwide leader in endurance coaching, today announced the launch of a new CTS Sports Nutrition Coaching package, created and delivered by Stephanie Howe, PhD. Coach Stephanie earned her PhD in Nutrition & Exercise Science from Oregon State University and...
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February 29, 2024
USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships Named Official Qualification Event for UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
(Gettysburg, PA – February 29, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gran Fondo National Series and USA Cycling today announced that the 2023 and 2024 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championships are official qualifier events for Masters (racing age 30+) aiming to compete in the 2024 and 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World...
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February 28, 2024
Life Time Group Swings to Full Year Profit as Revenue Passes $2 Billion Mark
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. reported that fourth-quarter revenue increased 18.2 percent to $558.8 million due to continued strong growth in membership dues and in-center revenue. Center memberships increased by 38,010, or 5.2 percent, in the quarter, when compared to December 31, 2022, and decreased sequentially from September 30, 2023...
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February 28, 2024
RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo accepted into gender equity Same Game Challenge
[Vancouver/Whistler, BC Canada]/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The organizing team behind the cycling events RBC GranFondo Whistler and XFondo announced today that they have been successfully accepted into the Canadian Women and Sport Same Game Challenge. The Same Game Challenge “helps sport and physical activity organizations across Canada build their capacity to...
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February 27, 2024
ShowcasedTennis Legend Andre Agassi Named Inaugural Chair of Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board to Guide Future Growth, Programming and Community
Chanhassen, Minn., (February 27, 2024)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – There is no slowdown in sight in the growth of pickleball and tennis at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), and the passion among those playing is at an all-time high. With the goal of charting the Company’s future in these areas, Life Time Founder, Chairman...
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February 26, 2024
UCI hands out suspensions after Cynisca Cycling found guilty of participating ‘in a fraud’
The UCI has suspended members of Cynisca Cycling after the team disguised a mechanic as a rider in an effort to gain entry to last year's Argenta Classic. American team Cynisca were missing one of their five riders due to illness for the road race in Belgium. Mechanic Moira Barrett dressed as...
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February 26, 2024
Iconic Home of Fitness Gold’s Gym SoCal Welcomes All IHRSA-Goers for Free Workouts
Los Angeles, CA – As the fitness world converges on Los Angeles for the highly anticipated International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2024 Convention and Trade Show, Gold’s Gym SoCal – the original home of fitness workouts – announces a special offer for all attendees. In celebration of this...
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February 23, 2024
Merrell Expects DD Decline in 2024; Return to Growth in H2
Merrell brand parent company Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) outlined progress and planning for some of its top brands when discussing fourth-quarter and full-year results, pointing to the outdoor footwear brand as a key contributor. Wolverine’s CEO Chris Hufnagel said the Merrell brand will have the opportunity to work more closely with...
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February 23, 2024
RunSignup Unveils New Pricing for RaceDay Suite and RaceDay Scoring
Moorestown, NJ — February 23, 2023 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for endurance events in the United States, introduces a simplified pricing model for its RaceDay timer technology suite. Commencing February, 2024, timers can secure an annual RaceDay Suite subscription encompassing RaceDay Scoring, Race Director,...
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February 22, 2024
Fox Factory sales down 9% in 2023
Fox Factory revenues in its Speciality Sports Group, which includes its bike-related brands, were down 43% in the company’s 2023 fiscal year, a decline the company attributed to “channel inventory recalibration” and “lower end consumer demand.” The decline in the SSG revenue came despite the inclusion of $16.8 million in...
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February 22, 2024
Apple Secures Hydration Patent, Smart Ring Rumors Heat Up
As Apple continues to push into the health and wellness space, new intellectual property filings and reports speculate that the tech giant might be moving into the hydration-tracking and smart ring markets. Apple recently filed a patent for a “wearable device with perspiration measuring capabilities” for its Apple Watches. The solution would...
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February 22, 2024
ShowcasedINFINIT Nutrition Launches New Custom Protein Boosts: Berry Antioxidant and Greens Powders
Cincinnati, Ohio, February 22, 2024 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - INFINIT Nutrition, a pioneering force in personalized nutrition solutions for athletes, announced the addition of two brand new options to their custom protein powder platform: Berry Antioxidant Blend and Greens Blend superfood powders. INFINIT's Custom Protein platform simplifies athlete nutrition by offering...
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February 21, 2024
Garmin Posts Solid Q4 Growth in All Active Lifestyle Segments; EPS Up 27 Percent
Garmin, Ltd. reported that consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter was $1.48 billion, a 13 percent increase compared to the prior-year quarter, with growth across all segments except Aviation. Operating income was $340 million, a 27 percent increase compared to the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 23.0 percent compared to...
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February 21, 2024
State Farm, Rad Power Bikes settle lawsuit over e-bike fire
The lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania was dismissed with prejudice after it was filed Oct. 4, 2022, claiming damages were in excess of $250,000. The lawsuit alleged design, manufacturing, and component defects; use and/or handling instruction and/or warnings defects; and/or a failure to warn...
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February 21, 2024
Nominations Open for the Best Running Stores of 2024 Awards Program
PORTLAND, Maine (February 21, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Best Running Stores, the awards program that honors and celebrates leading run specialty stores in the US, today announced 2024 nominations are open. The annual awards reception will conclude The Running Event (TRE), taking place in Austin, TX, November 19-21, 2024. “As...
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February 20, 2024
Gnarly Sports Nutrition Teams Up with Tactic Functional Nutrition to Empower People to Meet Their Wellness and Fitness Goals
SALT LAKE CITY (February 20, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Gnarly Sports Nutrition, creator of high-quality sports nutrition supplements and protein powders for all levels of performance, has announced its partnership with Tactic Functional Nutrition, which brings functional nutrition and lifestyle coaching to athletes and nonathletes across the globe. Tactic will...
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February 20, 2024
PTO Strikes Deal With IMG To Put San Francisco On Its New T100 Tour
London, UK/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and World Triathlon are pleased to announce that the California leg of its new T100 Triathlon World Tour will take place in San Francisco at the iconic Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon on 8-9 June, in a partnership with IMG. Known as...
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February 20, 2024
Giant Group Reports Moderating Sales Decline in January
The Giant Group reported monthly revenues for January 2024 declined 17.7 percent to NT$4.79 billion, representing the third straight month of moderating declines and the smallest decline since June 2023 when company revenues declined 13.5 percent. The Giant Group reports financials in New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). SGB Media
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February 16, 2024
Ownership of IRONMAN is More Than the Legal Status
IRONMAN is a personal touchstone and for this reason there are no owners of it. There are only temporary custodians of a cultural institution who’ve been granted the privilege of husbanding the brand while they remain in charge. The new custodian has more than a responsibility. He has an opportunity....
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February 16, 2024
Movemint Named Exclusive Event Management Partner for Headlands 27k p/b Salomon
SAN FRANCISCO [02/16/24] /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Movemint, the platform for athletic events, is thrilled to announce its exclusive partnership with the Headlands 27k, part of Golden Trail World Series Headlands 27k powered by Salomon. The Headlands 27k is a looped course featuring many of the Marin Headlands and Mt. Tam's...
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February 16, 2024
Murf Electric Bikes Partners with Ryan Sheckler to Unleash the Limited Edition Sandlot Times Higgs Step-Thru
San Clemente, CA (February 16, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - Murf Electric Bikes, a leading name in the electric biking industry, proudly announces the launch of the Limited Edition Sandlot Times Higgs Step-Thru in collaboration with Sandlot Times, a renowned lifestyle brand founded by professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler and Creative Michael...
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February 16, 2024
Lunar New Year isn’t Slowing Down Production at Ashworth Awards
/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - With Lunar New Year having just been celebrated on Saturday, February 10th this year, a majority of Chinese factories have shut down to celebrate with the rest of their country. This production slow down may affect many in the promotional products and endurance events industries, but Ashworth...