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May 20, 2025
iFIT Acquires Reform RX, Enters Connected Pilates Market
IFIT is making a move into connected Pilates with the acquisition of Reform RX, a high-end reformer brand known for its commercial and at-home equipment modeled after a Formula 1 race car. ATHLETEC NEWS
May 19, 2025
How Healthy Is Your State? A Comprehensive Look at Health Across the U.S.
Public health influences not only individual lives, but also the strength of our communities, workforce productivity, and national resilience. As public health challenges continue to rise, promoting both physical and mental well-being has never been more urgent. DRIP HYDRATION
May 16, 2025
Acer’s surprise new device is nothing to do with your laptop – it’s a fitness-tracking smart ring
Acer has announced the Acer FreeSense Ring, a new health-tracking smart ring offering 'AI enhanced' wellness insights. It was unveiled at this year's Computex conference in Taipei, and we don't yet know how much the Ring will cost, or when it will go on sale. techradar
May 15, 2025
Athletes and fitness influencers use creatine, but what is it? And does it work?
Creatine is primarily considered a fitness supplement, but doctors are increasingly curious about its potential longevity and mental health benefits. But is creatine really useful, and are there any downsides? The Guardian
May 15, 2025
EXEC: Asics NA Q1 Gains Led by Perf. Run and SportStyle; Global Business Rocks
The Asics North America (ANA) region delivered it fifth consecutive quarter of growth within the wholesale channel in the 2025 first quarter as management said it increased demand for products across the Performance Running, SportStyle and Core Performance sport categories. SGB MEDIA
May 15, 2025
Abra-Cadabra Fabrication, parent of Sanitas Cycles, acquires Waterford and Gunnar
Abra-Cadabra Fabrication, parent of the Sanitas Cycles brand, has acquired the Waterford and Gunnar brands from Richard Schwinn. The company will resume production of those brands this year at its facility in Durango. Bicycle Retailer
May 14, 2025
Foot Locker Sparks Retail Optimism As Stock Soars On Report Of $2.3B Buyout By Dick’s Sporting Goods
Foot Locker (FL) shares surged nearly 70% after the closing bell on Wednesday after a report said the shoe retailer is close to being acquired by Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS). MSN
May 14, 2025
185% Tariffs: How the Trade War Hit One Shipment of T-Shirts
This is a customs form that companies must file to import goods into the United States. In recent days, these forms have become living documents that show how President Trump’s tariffs are squeezing businesses. The New York Times
May 14, 2025
Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis receives suspended sentence over wife’s death
Former Olympic cyclist and world champion Rohan Dennis has received a suspended sentence over a charge linked to a crash that caused the death of his wife. INDEPENDENT
May 13, 2025
‘OEM rebound’ fuels Giant Group revenue growth
Giant Group says a “significant rebound in OEM orders” fueled a 4.9% increase in group revenues in the first quarter compared to the same quarter last year. The company had revenue of NT$16.85 billion ($550 million) in the quarter, up from NT$16.06 billion last year. Gross margin rate was 17.8%...
