BUSINESS NEWS
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July 2, 2020
Live Feisty Media launches the Big Fit Girl Uncensored Podcast in partnership with Louise Green
Victoria, B.C. - Live Feisty Media is pleased to announce the release of the podcast Big Fit Girl Uncensored in partnership with author, speaker and coach Louise Green. The podcast, released today, will expand upon the movement that was initiated by Green’s 2017 book, “Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body...
July 1, 2020
Big splash in swim-related markets: HEAD acquires Zoggs
HEAD, the leading global sporting goods group that owns the HEAD, PENN and MARES brands, has announced the acquisition of goggles and swimwear maker Zoggs, which holds leading market positions in the UK, Australia and various distributor markets. Read about it on Endurance Business.
July 1, 2020
Mountain Hardwear and American Mountain Guides Association Announce LGBTQIA2S+ Climbing Instructor Course
Richmond, Calif. (Julio 2, 2020)- Mountain Hardwear, in collaboration with American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and guidance from Lila Leatherman at Lamella Consulting has announced a three-day climbing course instructed by and in celebration of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. AMGA has offered the Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) rock climbing courses since...
July 1, 2020
Title Nine Announces Third Annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest
Emeryville, Calif, July 1, 2020 - Title Nine, the adventure and outdoor apparel retailer that encourages women to risk, lead and own, is proud to announce its third-annual Movers and Makers Pitchfest. The Pitchfest is a campaign to find entrepreneurial women who want to pitch their brand, tell their story,...
July 1, 2020
iFit Connected Fitness Now Streaming Vietnam Cycling Series
(LOGAN, Utah) — iFit, the leading interactive, connected fitness technology, is now streaming its advanced, 15-part Vietnam Global Workout cycling series. iFit subscribers can virtually cycle through the country’s quaint towns, beautiful beaches and countryside while embarking on a challenging and information-filled workout. For those riding on iFit-enabled cycles such...
July 1, 2020
ROUVY Releases new IRONMAN 70.3 Kona Course utilizing 90K of the legendary IRONMAN World Championship Bike Course
July 1, 2020– ROUVY in cooperation with IRONMAN proudly releases the IRONMAN®70.3® Kona course on the legendary IRONMAN® World Championship Course. The first 90km of the renowned iconic bike course is now officially available for augmented training and racing! This route, situated on the rugged tropical island of Hawai`i, is designed to...
July 1, 2020
2016 U.S. Olympian Jared Ward and 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley to face-off in Virtual 5k Challenge presented by KT Tape
American Fork, Utah. – KT Tape, the leader in drug-free pain relief products, in conjunction with T.E.A.M Boulder, announced today that they will be sponsoring a virtual 5k challenge between 2016 Olympian Jared Ward (Saucony/Provo, Utah) and 2020 Olympic Marathon Qualifier Jake Riley (On/Boulder, Colo.). Ward and Riley will square...
June 30, 2020
Garmin acquires Firstbeat Analytics
Wearable and GPS application company Garmin is acquiring Firstbeat Analytics, a business that analyzes heartbeat data from consumer devices in the health, wellness, fitness and performance markets. They are planning to integrate Firstbeat's data and analytics capabilities into its range of fitness trackers. Read more on ZDNet.
June 30, 2020
Gym owners unite to file lawsuit against New York State
Not equal under the law – this is the argument CrossFit athlete Charlie Cassara and a collective of 3,000 gyms across New York claim - that the state allegedly did not allow fitness organizations to prove they could reopen. Cassara and the NY gyms will file a collective class action lawsuit against...
June 30, 2020
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Three Divisions from Active Interest Media and Completes Its Series A Financing
Boulder, Colorado, USA — June 30, 2020 — Pocket Outdoor Media (POM), the leading endurance sports media platform, today announced the acquisition of the Healthy Living, Fitness, and Outdoor divisions of Active Interest Media (AIM), one of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies. The acquisition by POM coincides with the...