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August 31, 2022
Mike Reilly, “Voice of Ironman,” Announces Retirement
After 33 years of calling races, well-loved race announcer, author, and speaker, Mike Reilly announced his upcoming retirement on Instagram. Over the course of his career, “Voice of Ironman” Reilly had been behind the microphone at over 1,000 endurance events, bringing tens of thousands of athletes home across the finish...
August 31, 2022
Clif Bloks Energy Chews Contain Less Caffeine Per Cube Than Advertised, Class Action Says
A proposed class action contends that each cube of Clif Bloks Energy Chews contains less caffeine than advertised. The 28-page suit says that although product labels lead buyers to believe that each Clif Bloks cube will contain 25mg or 50mg of caffeine, depending on the flavor, the energy chews actually...
August 30, 2022
Peloton Delays Filing Amid Cost-Cutting Restructure
Peloton’s issues have reached the accounting department. The company is delaying its annual 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission as it irons out details related to its ongoing restructuring effort. The comprehensive annual filing, which typically contains details not included in a company’s annual report, is required by the SEC within 60...
August 30, 2022
Trademark filings hint at future ‘Reality’ AR/VR product from Apple
There are number of indications pointing towards a major announcement from Apple within months regarding an entirely new tech ecosystem based around a “realityOS” or “rOS.” Popular Science
August 28, 2022
The Athlete’s Foot Launches a Council With Industry Veterans and Activists Focused on Community Empowerment
The Athlete’s Foot is increasing its focus on community empowerment with the creation of a new council. The Impact Council, according to The Athlete’s Foot, was created with uplifting neighborhoods in mind via initiatives, enrichment and outreach programs. It will cultivate and sponsor programs such as recreational sports leagues, playgrounds, college...
August 25, 2022
Peloton Q4 net loss widens to $1.2B as revenue plummets 28%
Peloton’s Q4 2022 earnings report on Thursday showed revenue dropped 28% year over year from $936.9 million to $678.7 million. Revenue from its connected fitness products fell 55% to $295.6 million, while subscription revenue grew 36% to $383.1 million. Net loss widened 297% to $1.2 billion. Retail Dive
August 24, 2022
Is the Great Bicycle Shortage Coming to an End, or Just Getting Started?
Depending on where you live and the types of shops around you, finding the perfect bike can still be a difficult task, even if conditions are improving. The bicycle market, in particular, was acutely impacted by shortages early in the pandemic. With people slowly getting ack to normal life, the...
August 24, 2022
Peloton expanding distribution to Amazon
Peloton will expand the distribution of its bike, Guide, and selected accessories and apparel to Amazon's U.S. stores. Bike delivery will be available to most in the U.S. Products and accessories previously were sold exclusively through the brand's e-commerce sites, inside sales channels, and global showroom. Customers can search for...
August 23, 2022
Dick’s Sporting Goods boosts 2022 outlook after second-quarter earnings top estimates
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations and boosted its financial outlook for the year. The sporting goods retailer said it now expects comparable store sales for 2022 to decline between 6% to 2%. It had previously forecast the figure to be down...
August 23, 2022
Usain Bolt Files Trademark for Victory Pose
Usain Bolt has just filed a trademark for his signature victory pose. The pose in question was first made known to the masses during his record-breaking run at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Yahoo Life