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March 21, 2024
Lululemon Posted Strong Q4 Results but Guides to Slower Q1 Growth
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. CEO Calvin McDonald said the company was pleased with the solid finish for its 2023 fiscal year and continues to deliver ahead of its Power of Three ×2 strategy. Net revenue increased 16 percent to $3.2 billion. International net revenue increased 54 percent, or 56 percent on...
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March 21, 2024
Joe Martin Stage Race, the longest-held stage race in America, postponed until 2025 due to rising costs
Rumors regarding financial struggles had been flying for some weeks, but today, race director Bruce Dunn confirmed that the Joe Martin Stage Race (JMSR), the longest-held stage race in America, will not be held in 2024. In addition to being the longest amateur stage race in the country, the Arkansas-based...
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March 20, 2024
New Velo AI Copilot bike light uses AI to keep cyclists safe
A US-based company named Velo AI has introduced a bike light that harnesses the power of AI in the name of safety to help keep cyclists safe on the road. GCN
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March 20, 2024
Cyclist Fighting for His Life after Contracting Flesh-Eating Disease from Saddle Sore
A cyclist from British Columbia, Canada, is in critical condition and fighting for his life after a severe saddle sore sustained during a training camp in San Diego, California, developed a life-threatening infection. Ryan Busto is a 41-year-old helicopter maintenance engineer and father of two who had aspirations to race...
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March 20, 2024
Wellness Clubs Are Taking Over NYC
igh-earning New Yorkers are expected to look increasingly well-rested, full of vitality and overall centered this summer as wellness brand Continuum opens its flagship location in New York City’s Greenwich Village, adding to the health and wellness landscape of the Big Apple. The “intentionally exclusive” club was leased through September...
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March 20, 2024
Report: Retail Traffic Trends at Nike and Lululemon Ahead of Earnings
With less than 24 hours before Nike and Lululemon report their most recent quarterly results to the market, a recent report from Placer.ai appears to be rather timely as brands, retailers, investors and consumers look for the bigger picture around the results after the market closes on Thursday afternoon. The...
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March 18, 2024
Continuous Glucose Monitors Emerge as Next-Gen Wearable
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), as awareness of metabolic health continues to gain steam. The wearable Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is designed for those 18 years and older who don’t use insulin and either treat diabetes...
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March 18, 2024
Popstar Lil Nas X runs NYC Half in high-tops
There were over 25,000 finishers at Sunday’s NYC Half Marathon, and one of the more notable ones was American popstar Lil Nas X, who did not make headlines by his finishing time, but by the shoes he wore during the race. Lil Nas X, who entered the race under his real...
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March 14, 2024
Has Triathlon Broken Its Obsession With Iron-Distance Racing?
Before we trigger short-course devotees, there is no need for a spoiler alert. The spellbindingly obvious answer to this is, “Yes.” If you do triathlon – any triathlon, of any distance – you’re a triathlete. Just ask 2008 Olympic champion Emma Frodeno (née Snowsill), the great Aussie being evidence of...
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March 14, 2024
Patrick Lefevere sanctioned by UCI for “disparaging” comments “towards women”
Lefevere, who is never far from the headlines and has made numerous much-criticised comments over the years, will now have to make a public statement "recognising the inappropriateness of his statements and apologising therefore" or he faces a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs. The fine has been suspended for three years, on...