BUSINESS NEWS
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June 23, 2021
UCI suspends Doltcini-Van Eyck manager Marc Bracke for three years in harassment case
Doltcini-Van Eyck general manager Marc Bracke has been handed a three-year suspension for violating the UCI’s code of ethics following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. VeloNews
June 23, 2021
As Number of Gym Goers Rise, At-Home Fitness Wanes
ym chains like Planet Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and Orange Theory are seeing a long-awaited revival — partly at the expense of Peloton and other at-home brands. Front Office News
June 23, 2021
Savannah Sports Council Partners with haku to Optimize Participant Experience without Missing a Step
At the turn of 2021, Savannah Sports Council undertook a significant migration to haku's all-in-one and industry-leading platform. Through its new partnership with haku, Savannah Sports Council discovered that delivering a personalized and enhanced participant experience over multiple events requires powerful technology, a valuable partner, and a seamless onboarding process....
June 23, 2021
BibRave to Drive Marketing for Launch of The Run Show USA
Portland, OR - BibRave, the running industry leader in grassroots digital marketing, has partnered with The Run Show USA, a spin-off of the award-winning, UK-based The National Running Show, to launch their inaugural US events. Showcasing the latest cutting-edge footwear, nutrition, electronics, and other running gear, The Run Show USA...
June 22, 2021
ThermoWorks Partners with National Forest Foundation
Missoula, MT (June 22, 2021) –ThermoWorks, America’s leading thermometer manufacturer, today announces their partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF), a congressionally-chartered nonprofit arm working to improve the health of the National Forest System. Through this partnership, ThermoWorks will sponsor the planting of 100,000 trees in 2021 and is launching...
June 22, 2021
Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit Returns Bigger than Ever
Denver, Colorado, USA — June 22, 2021 — The Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit is back after sold-out summits in 2018 and 2019. Registration is now open for the 2021 event, which will assist attendees in understanding how they can contribute to women’s leadership, equity and fulfillment of physical potential...
June 21, 2021
Fabletics Named Official Active Lifestyle Partner of Tough Mudder
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (June 21, 2021) - Fabletics announced it has been named the official active lifestyle partner of Tough Mudder. As part of the strategic partnership through 2022, Fabletics will offer its premium quality activewear to the more than 6 million members of the Tough Mudder community through a series...
June 21, 2021
Startup PedalCell launches patented technology that charges devices from bicycle motion
Chicago, Illinois (June 22nd, 2021) Startup PedalCell, based in Chicago, IL, is rushing to create more inventory after a spring demand surge. Founded by three engineer cyclists, their patented USB device charger generates power from a cyclist's motion and started shipping in October 2020. PedalCell can charge USB devices such...
June 18, 2021
Superfeet Gets Supercharged: Westward Partners Leans in to Superfeet to Fuel Growth
FERNDALE, Wash. (June 17, 2021) – Superfeet, the global insole industry leader and innovator, is thrilled to announce the company has agreed to a partnership with private equity firm, Westward Partners. Effective immediately, Seattle-based Westward Partners assumes majority ownership in this fast-growing industry stalwart. This acquisition will set Superfeet up...
June 17, 2021
Rugged Races and RAM Racing Become Ventures Endurance
BOSTON, MA (June 17, 2021) — Ventures Endurance, a subsidiary of Gannett and one of the USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures companies, announced today a rebrand of its visual identity and representation across its portfolio of endurance races and events. The rebrand includes the combining of previously acquired Boston-based Rugged Races...