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July 29, 2022
LeBron James’ investment group invests $30M in Canyon Bicycles
Canyon Bicycles announced that two investment groups have taken strategic equity investments totaling $30 million in the Germany-based company. One of the groups, LRMR Ventures, is the investment group of basketball star LeBron James and James' longtime friend and business partner Maverick Carter. The other new investor is SC Holdings, which...
July 29, 2022
F45 Training Shares Tumble as CEO Quits, Wahlberg Sells
Australian fitness class company F45 Training saw shares plummet more than 60% this week following the departure of chief executive and co-founder Adam Gilchrist. Gilchrist relinquishing his role as CEO comes amid a strategic reorganization by F45 to adhere to “changing macroeconomic and business conditions.” The reorganization also cut 110 jobs at the...
July 29, 2022
BikeExchange / Kitzuma Cycling Logistics Merger Proving Highly Successful
Asheville, North Carolina (July 28, 2022) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - After joining forces in December, two rising industry disrupters – Kitzuma Cycling Logistics, offering fully-assembled bike deliveries nationwide, and BikeExchange, an online storefront for retailers, manufacturers and consumers across the country – continue to change the way bikes are bought, sold and...
July 28, 2022
Denver Colfax Marathon’s Newest Race Sells Out In 13 hours
Denver /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Denver Colfax Marathon is offering runners in Colorado an opportunity of a lifetime: to run a 5K on the runway at one of the busiest airports in the world. "This will be an incredible race for our runners in so many ways," said Andrea Dowdy,...
July 28, 2022
Xponential Fitness Sees Strong Growth In Second Quarter
Xponential Fitness Inc., franchisor of boutique fitness brands, provided second quarter 2022 operating highlights, including same-store growth of 25 percent. Xponential Fitness’ portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, Row House, AKT, YogaSix, Pure Barre, Stride, Rumble and BFT. SGB
July 27, 2022
Garmin Q2 Sales Dragged Down By Weakness In Fitness Wearables
Garmin, Ltd. reported sales declined 6 percent in the second quarter ended June 25, pulled down by a 34 percent drop in the fitness segment. Garmin reduced its guidance for the year, with earnings being impacted by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar, high inflation, and rising interest rates. SGB...
July 27, 2022
FS1 and FS2 To Air 2022 CLASH Endurance Watkins Glen Event
(Daytona Beach, FL) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - CLASH Endurance is excited to announce that FS1 and FS2 are set to air the inaugural CLASH Endurance Watkins Glen Triathlon that took place July 8-9, 2022. Professional and age group athletes that varied in age and ability took on the Watkins Glen International...
July 26, 2022
Sidi Sports bought by Italmobiliare for € 66 million
Sidi Sports, makers of cycling shoes worn by multiple cycling champions across CX, road, MTB and track, have been acquired by one of Italy’s leading investment holding companies. Italmobiliare manages a diversified portfolio of investments with a Net Asset Value of more than 2 billion euro. The business reports that the...
July 26, 2022
Adidas Slashes Outlook for Q2, Citing Slow Recovery in Greater China
The German sportswear brand on Tuesday said its recovery in Greater China has been slower than it expected since Q3 began, due to persisting Covid-19 restrictions. As such, Adidas said it expects revenues in Greater China to decline at a double-digit rate through 2022. Footwear News
July 26, 2022
Skechers Credits Wholesale Growth for Record Q2 Sales
The Los Angeles-based footwear brand reported on Tuesday that it reached $1.87 billion in sales in Q2, a 12.4% increase from the same time last year. According to Skechers COO David Weinberg, the growth was the result of a 15.4% increase in domestic sales and a 10.0% increase in international...