BUSINESS NEWS
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November 16, 2020
Emerald appoints Hervé Sedky as President and Chief Executive Officer
Sedky brings three decades of experience including, most recently, six years as President of Reed Exhibitions Americas. Before that, he was an executive for 20-years at the American Express Company, where he held the title of Senior Vice President and General Manager of American Express Business Travel.
November 16, 2020
Lululemon to sell Mirror devices in stores, add community features
After acquiring the company over the summer, Lululemon will now offer Mirror devices at its stores across the U.S., beginning with 18 stores this holiday season. The athletics retailer is also introducing a range of new engagement features for the tech, including letting users turn on a built-in camera to...
November 16, 2020
‘I am committed to keep learning’: Chloe Dygert apologizes for controversial social media conduct
The American rider issued the apology after joining Canyon SRAM, having apparently liked a transphobic tweet from Donald Trump, as well as posts stating 'white privilege doesn't exist.' Cycling Weekly
November 16, 2020
Strava raises $110 million, touts growth rate of 2 million new users per month in 2020
The Series F round was led by TCV and Sequoia, and including participation by Dragoneer group, Madrone Capital Partners, Jackson Square Ventures and Go4it Capital. The funding will be used to propel the development of new features, and expand the company’s reach to cover even more users. Tech Crunch
November 16, 2020
THRU Launches a New Bike Shipping Service
Your Bike. There. With bicycle sales booming, a new shipping service promises retailers, manufacturers, private sellers and cyclists a worry-free way to get bikes to customers and ride destinations. THRU – from the TriBike Transport™ team – offers fast, reliable, safe and cost-effective shipping, backed by solid bike transport experience,...
November 16, 2020
New President Named at OutsidePR
Sausalito, CA, November 2020– OutsidePR, which last month celebrated its 25th Anniversary, is proud to announce that Jess Smith has assumed the title of President of the agency. Founder and current President, Gordon Wright, will remain in a leadership role while assuming the title of Partner. Associated with the leadership...
November 13, 2020
JP Sportswear Celebrates One Year at New Facility
LYNWOOD, California (November 13, 2020)– JP Sportswear; a leading Southern California based premium active apparel and accessory manufacturing company with more than four decades of experience, reaches the one-year mark at their new facility in Lynwood, CA. This year has been full of challenges (for everyone!) and here are a...
November 11, 2020
Defamation suit against USA Cycling dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed former congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein’s lawsuit against the sport’s governing body over its disclosure of a sexual misconduct allegation against him. Nothstein alleged USA Cycling damaged his reputation and invaded his privacy by placing him on a list of cyclists...
November 11, 2020
Super League Triathlon Moves Into USA With Acquisition Of Malibu Triathlon
Super League Triathlon (SLT) is set to establish itself in the USA with the acquisition of the Malibu Triathlon. The prestigious event has welcomed world class athletes as well as Hollywood stars such as Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron during its long and illustrious history and secures Super League Triathlon...
November 10, 2020
Peloton, Beyoncé Ink Multi-Year Content Partnership
Connected fitness company Peloton and 24-time Grammy award-winning singer Beyoncé have a multi-year content partnership that includes elements to honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The first initiative between the parties is a series of classes to commemorate “homecoming season,” the annual fall tradition at HBCUs. Read more on Front...