BUSINESS NEWS
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June 2, 2020
Tour Des Stations Unveiled A New Partnership With Rouvy – Share The Cycling Emotion Anywhere Anytime
Today, the Tour des Stations, part of Marmotte Series, announced a multi-year partnership with ROUVY, an industry leader in virtual cycling. As the Official Virtual Training Partner, ROUVY will offer up to 11 main climbs of the Tour des Stations on its platform, providing athletes from around the world a virtual...
June 1, 2020
A directory of brands and retailers that have spoken out against racism
in light of recent events, including the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, Gear Patrol has put out a growing list of brands and retailers who have spoken out against systemic racism and their public statements.
June 1, 2020
Bikes have won big in pandemic equipment sales
Gear sales have gone topsy-turvy since the crisis began, with some sectors up and others disastrously down. But through it all, bikes have soared. Read more on SNEWS.
June 1, 2020
SweatWorks acquires wodRocket
Arlington, VA. - SweatWorks, the digital agency that created Conquest Events™, has completed the acquisition of wodRocket - a leading functional fitness event platform. “wodRocket was one of the first digital platforms in functional fitness and took the lead in innovating several features. We are excited to welcome wodRocket events...
May 28, 2020
100%® Reaffirms Its Commitment to a Strict Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy
SAN DIEGO, California – May 28, 2020 – 100%, the San Diego-based sports performance company, announced today its updated Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) policy to ensure that all online and brick-and-mortar retailers maintain the agreed upon minimum advertised price for all 100% products. 100% has made significant investments in many...
May 28, 2020
Fitness trainers reimagine their business model during the pandemic
Most fitness professionals saw their businesses come to a lurching halt when the epidemic struck. Many have pivoted and created an even more successful business model. Read more in New York Times.
May 28, 2020
Peloton CEO John Foley talks cheaper bikes and making the most of staying home
In this interview, Foley discusses his contrarian view of physical retail stores (he plans to use the pressure on malls and retailers to add more premium locations to Peloton’s nearly 100 retail stores world wide). He also discussed plans to make the company’s bike, which retails for $2,245, or $58...
May 28, 2020
Why small businesses are starting to say ‘No Thanks’ to the government’s PPP loans
The Small Business Administration’s Payroll Protection Program — introduced in March as part of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, to provide loans to companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic — has been a boon to many struggling business owners. But not everyone is opting in. Read why and what changes are being...
May 28, 2020
San Diego Sport Legends Bill Walton, Rob Machado and Tiffany Joh Team with JIVA VR & SDSI to Send a Positive Message of Enjoying the Outdoors with Social Responsibility
May 27nd, 2020, SAN DIEGO, California – As quarantine restrictions are slowly lifted across California and the rest of the nation. San Diego Rising, a live-action 360° video short, aims to inspire viewers to continue acting responsibly as they return to the active pursuits they love by practicing gratitude for...
May 28, 2020
RACE RESULT Timing Technology used as Tracing Solution to Help Fight Covid-19
As the innovation leader in sports timekeeping solutions, RACE RESULT’s engineering team has developed a system to trace Covid-19 cases and help contain the virus, using UHF transponders and its latest product development, the Passive Track Box. "The new Track Box has not been officially released for timekeeping yet. Rather...