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March 29, 2021
Why are people in China burning their Nikes?
Allegations of human rights violations have turned into a social media firestorm. Canadian Running
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March 29, 2021
Nike To Stop Selling To Six Additional Wholesale Accounts
The reported account closures come as Nike has been gradually exiting wholesale accounts that do not adequately support Nike’s positioning in the marketplace. They include: DSW, Urban Outfitters, Shoe Show, Dunham’s Sports, Olympia Sports, and Big Five. SGB Media
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March 29, 2021
Peloton Strikes Deal with Verzuz
The popular connected fitness company struck a deal with Verzuz, the music competition venture started by multiplatinum-selling producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. The collaboration will feature workouts set to a playlist from the dueling artists, starting with R&B legends Brandy and Monica, followed by a battle between the Verzuz founders. Front Office...
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March 29, 2021
New study shows consistent training the key to reducing age-related decline in running performance
For marathoners, lifetime bests are generally set between about 25 and 35 years of age, after which the inexorable decline begins. But there’s a caveat. The Globe and Mail
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March 25, 2021
Bike-share companies can take a lesson from China
A few years ago, the bike-share industry in China was the hottest thing, but as companies rushed to cash in, they quickly learned that saturating the market would lead to failure and the bubble popped. Bicycle Retailer
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March 25, 2021
The Running Boom Continues: How Asics, New Balance and Saucony Plan to Win in 2021
Here is a more detailed look at the running landscape and what it will take for brands to win in this year and beyond. Footwear News
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March 24, 2021
Stunning drone footage offer’s bird’s eye view of annual ice marathon across world’s deepest lake
Every winter, dozens of Russians and international visitors lace up their special ice cleats and embark on a remarkable 42.2-kilometre run across Siberia's Lake Baikal. Check out the footage here. This year, 70 runners took part. While much of the route across the lake was over clear ice, blowing snow meant...
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March 24, 2021
Can wearable technologies help improve healthcare? 10K participants given free Fitbit devices for research program
A research study is providing 10,000 Fitbit devices to select participants in hopes of learning how wearable technologies can accelerate precision medicine and better inform and improve healthcare. 8NewsNow
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March 23, 2021
What’s the Minimum Dose of Training to Stay Fit?
A new review assesses what it takes to maintain endurance and strength when circumstances interfere with your usual training. Outside
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March 23, 2021
Peloton Buys Wearables, AI, Hardware Companies in Deal Flurry
Peloton Interactive Inc. recently acquired three companies, adding technology and expertise in wearable devices, artificial intelligence, digital voice assistants, and interactive workout mats. The New York-based fitness technology company bought Aiqudo Inc. in February, and Atlas Wearables Inc. and Otari late last year. Bloomberg (paywall)
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