fitness

Fitbit Pivots To Subscription, Voice Services
Fitbit Pivots To Subscription, Voice Services
August 28, 2019  |  Subscriptions

Fitbit, in a shift away from hardware and toward content, has introduced a $10 monthly premium subscription service, according to a report. The announcement was...

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Peloton Sees Sales And Losses Grow As It Prepares For IPO
Peloton Sees Sales And Losses Grow As It Prepares For IPO
August 28, 2019  |  IPO

At-home fitness company Peloton, which is best known for its exercise bikes and treadmills with screen peripherals allowing for streamed workout classes, said on Tuesday...

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Flywheel To Shutter Some Cycling Locations
Flywheel To Shutter Some Cycling Locations
August 16, 2019  |  Retail

In the latest reported sign that boutique fitness studios are struggling to keep pace with home exercise offerings, Flywheel Sports Inc. is shuttering over a...

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Bringing The Jane Fonda Magic To Streaming Fitness Classes
Bringing The Jane Fonda Magic To Streaming Fitness Classes
May 24, 2019  |  Retail

There is no shortage of apps aiming to help consumers improve their fitness, on the go and on their own time. Aerobic workouts, strength training,...

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Garmin Earnings Boosted By Smartwatch Popularity
Garmin Earnings Boosted By Smartwatch Popularity
February 21, 2019  |  Earnings

With the demand for watches by outdoor adventurers bolstering earnings, Garmin’s stock reached its highest point in 11 years, rising 17 percent. The company’s revenue...

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Digital At-Home Boxing Subscriptions Step Into The Ring
Digital At-Home Boxing Subscriptions Step Into The Ring
February 14, 2019  |  Retail

To enable consumers to train away from the gym with expert instruction, digital fitness startups are combining specialized equipment with content subscriptions. FightCamp, for instance,...

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Peloton Eyes 2019 IPO
Peloton Eyes 2019 IPO
February 12, 2019  |  Retail

Heading toward potentially becoming a public company, Peloton Interactive Inc. is reportedly talking with banks about an initial public offering (IPO). The company is seeking...

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Zappos On Running Shoes, Personalized eTail And Offline Realness
Zappos On Running Shoes, Personalized eTail And Offline Realness
January 25, 2019  |  Retail

There is perhaps no pickier sub-group of shoe enthusiasts than runners. The average distance runner goes through three pairs of sneakers per year – and...

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With This Ring, I Thee Pay — Buy, And Authenticate
With This Ring, I Thee Pay — Buy, And Authenticate
January 16, 2019  |  Matchmakers

Human wrists deserve a break when it comes to payments, commerce and even authentication, right? To put it another way: Is there a better way...

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