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December 22, 2021
People Are Suing New Balance, Saying Its ‘Made in USA’ Claims Are Deceptive
A new class action lawsuit is going after New Balance’s use of the phrase “Made in the USA.” New Balance customers on Monday filed a complaint in a U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the footwear maker regarding its shoes that feature the phrase “Made in USA.”...
December 22, 2021
Study: how does lack of sleep affect running performance?
Sleep is one of the easiest ways to improve athletic performance, a fact that has been proven again and again by exercise physiologists, athletes and coaches. Unfortunately, many runners still don’t get adequate amounts of sleep each night, and so are missing out on an opportunity to perform better in...
December 21, 2021
Fitness Apps Market Could Be Worth $120.37B by 2030
According to a study by Allied Market Research, in 2020, the fitness apps market was worth a total of $13.78 billion, and the compound annual growth rate would be 24.3%. The study suggested that an increased awareness of “a healthy lifestyle” and “diet-related diseases,” as well as an increased use of devices...
December 21, 2021
Jan Ullrich hospitalised after relapse, according to report
Jan Ullrich has been taken to hospital, following a reported relapse into alcohol addiction. The 48-year-old was reported by the newspaper Bild to have been in Cuba, celebrating his birthday with friends. Cycling Weekly
December 21, 2021
Want to prevent injuries? Wear cushioned shoes
The highly cushioned shoe versus the minimalist shoe debate has been a topic of conversation among runners for years, but it appears the pendulum is swinging in the direction of cushion. In a recent study, researchers found that runners who wore more cushioned shoes experienced lower rates of injuries than those...
December 21, 2021
Thousands of JD Group Stores To Sell ABG’s Reebok
Reebok, purchased by Authentic Brands Group in August, will now be sold in thousands of JD Group stores thanks to a new agreement between the companies. The non-exclusive deal comes after ABG announced plans to buy Reebok from Adidas for $2.46 billion — the acquisition is set to close in Q1 2022. JD Group, which...
December 21, 2021
Vietnam factory closures cause Nike to cancel 130M units
As a result of three months of closures and limited production volume as it ramped back up its factories in Vietnam, Nike had to cancel 130 million units. Despite the challenges, the company's net revenue in Q2 edged up 1% to $11.4 billion while net income grew 7% to $1.3...
December 21, 2021
Google Assembles an Apple Watch Competitor
Google is taking another swing at smartwatches. The tech giant is said to be in the final stages of development for its long-rumored Pixel Watch and is anticipating a 2022 product launch. Fitt Insider
December 21, 2021
Orbea licenses part of its shock integration technology to Canyon
Canyon will partially license Orbea's patented rear-shock lockout cable routing technology. Orbea's patent for the "Inside Line" covers improvements to the lockout routing, enhancing aesthetics and providing a more direct path between the shock and remote lever. BRAIN
December 20, 2021
Cyclist and Cycling Electric acquired by London publisher Metropolis
Cyclist and sister title Cycling Electric have been acquired by London Publishing House Metropolis, which has also secured the assets of Fortean Times and VIZ from a holding group. Metropolis is largely a B2B publisher, hosting titles such as MotorTrader, New Civil Engineer, Property Week, Drapers and Money Marketing, among many others....