BUSINESS NEWS
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February 11, 2021
Peloton Interactive, Inc. Announces Closing of $1.0 Billion
Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced that it has closed its offering of 0% convertible senior notes due 2026 for gross proceeds of $1.0 billion. PR Newswire
February 10, 2021
Tim Cook Pivots to Fitness
Apple’s CEO wants to make health and wellness the company’s greatest legacy. Outside
February 10, 2021
Beachbody Plans To Go Public By Merging With SPAC And Myx Fitness
The Beachbody Company will become the parent of Myx, Openfit and Beachbody On Demand upon the closing of the merger, and will be listed on the NYSE under the “BODY” ticker symbol. PYMNTS
February 10, 2021
Why Fitness Ad CTRs Rose 45% Higher Than Other Advertisers’
Changes in the health and fitness rocked the industry in 2020, prompting more consumers to buy home fitness equipment. MediaPost
February 10, 2021
How New Balance Won One of the Largest Trademark Settlements in China to Date
The judgment, which was first reported by The Financial Times, is being described as one of the biggest ever awarded to a foreign brand in a Chinese trademark case. Footwear News
February 10, 2021
Shimano’s Earnings Climb In 2020
Shimano reported net income increased 22.5 percent in 2020 as sales grew 4.1 percent. SGB Media
February 10, 2021
RETAIL Under Armour shares rise as retailer reports surprise profit for holiday quarter
Earnings per share is 12 cents, adjusted vs. a loss of 7 cents expected, while revenue was $1.4 billion vs. $1.27 billion. Sales dropped 3% to $1.40 billion from $1.44 billion a year. CNBC
February 10, 2021
Industry veteran Tony Karklins and partner buy Time Sport from Rossignol
The Rossignol Group has sold Time Sport's frame and bike business to the Cardinal Cycling Group, whose partners include French engineer Martial Trigeaud and American Tony Karklins, founder of Allied Cycle Works and the former managing director of Orbea USA. Bicycle Retailer
February 10, 2021
Pandemic fuels break-ins — and retailer cooperation
Smash-and-grab thefts from bike shops have risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading shop owners to start organizing and cooperating to minimize the chance of break-ins and getting their stolen goods returned. Bicycle Retailer
February 10, 2021
GSI Outdoors strengthens Partnership with Sasquatch Agency, adding Public Relations Services
Spokane, Wash. — February 10, 2021 — Renowned family-owned maker of outdoor kitchenware and tableware GSI Outdoors has deepened its relationship with Sasquatch Agency for 2021, adding public relations services to its list of deliverables. Sasquatch Agency will now be handling PR, organic and paid social media, email marketing, content...