BUSINESS NEWS
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September 15, 2020
IZIP Partners with Cascade Bicycle Club to Provide Resources for Seattle Riders
KENT, Wash. (September 15, 2020) — IZIP, a leader in the eBike space, is excited to partner with Cascade Bicycle Club for fall 2020. Together they have created a number of resources for the wave of new bike commuters since the closing of the West Seattle Bridge. To drive awareness,...
September 15, 2020
FitRankings, a universal fitness platform, partners with Darby Communications
Austin, TX – September 15, 2020 –FitRankings, the fitness industry’s first to market universal health platform, announces today its partnership with the innovative PR and digital marketing firm Darby Communications. As FitRankings’ PR agency of record, Darby Communications will amplify the brand’s mission to connect organizations and individuals to meaningful...
September 15, 2020
Crafted Energy Expands Distribution Network Through Partnership With Downeast Bicycle Specialists
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Crafted Energy, a premiere functional energy bar brand based out of Phoenix, Arizona, has announced a partnership with Downeast Bicycle Specialists, a leading bike parts and accessories distributor and a subsidiary of the Hans Johnsen Company, increasing distribution channels to more easily reach consumers in the cycling...
September 14, 2020
OutsidePR Adds Sarah Niklas As Account Manager
SAUSALITO, Calif. – OutsidePR, the outdoor industry’s leading public relations agency, is pleased to announce the hiring of Sarah Niklas as account manager. Sarah joins the team with over eight years of expertise in the public relations and event sector of the outdoor industry, and will lead efforts on strategy...
September 11, 2020
Blyss Running Celebrates Five Years in Business, Partners with Darby Communications
Asheville, NC – Sep. 11, 2020 –Blyss Running, the Asheville-based maker of women’s athletic apparel, announces a partnership with Darby Communications to amplify the celebration of its fifth anniversary and new product for Fall ‘20. As their PR agency of record, Darby Communications will work with journalists in the fitness...
September 10, 2020
RETAIL Peloton crushes estimates as sales surge 172%, expects strong demand to continue into 2021
Peloton’s fiscal fourth-quarter sales surged as its high-tech stationary bike and treadmill became two of the hottest commodities for people looking to work out at home. Its shares were up nearly 8% in after-hours trading; earnings per share were 27 cents vs. 10 cents expected. Revenue is $607.1 million vs....
September 10, 2020
Sporting Event Production Company, RaceSLO, is FOR SALE
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – (September 10, 2020) – RaceSLO, one of the most successful endurance sports production companies in California, is looking to transition leadership into new hands. Founded in 2007, RaceSLO has successfully grown into the largest participatory sporting event producer on California’s Central Coast and a highly...
September 10, 2020
Richmond Marathon to offer groundbreaking timing solution for participants in 2020
RICHMOND, VA – The 2020 Richmond Marathon, which had previously announced plans to offer a socially distanced in-person event from November 7-November 22, is now partnering with RunSignup to give participants a groundbreaking timing solution that will provide official results on a USA Track & Field (USATF) certified course. This...
September 9, 2020
Under Armour Is Laying Off 600 Employees
Under Armour is the latest company in the retail space to resort to mass layoffs as the pandemic continues to take its toll on the U.S. economy. The athletic apparel and footwear maker also raised its restructuring costs for the year by $75 million and now expects to incur about...
September 9, 2020
Wattbike receive investment of £11.5M from leading specialist investor, Piper
Wattbike was founded in Nottingham, UK in 2007 by former world champion rower Ian Wilson in collaboration with British Cycling with a mission to create the best performing indoor training bike, differentiated by its exceptional accuracy and patented technology that supports scientific quality data collection through the Wattbike Hub. The...