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Private Equity Firms Considering Buyout of Peloton

Private Equity Firms Considering Buyout of Peloton
Private Equity Firms Considering Buyout of Peloton
May 07, 2024  |  Partnerships

Private equity firms have reportedly been considering a buyout of Peloton. At least one firm has talked with Peloton about going private, and a number...

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Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness
Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness
May 03, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the wake of Peloton’s restructuring efforts that come amid a decline in user engagement and a shrinking user base, the connected fitness industry finds itself at a critical juncture. While Peloton’s...

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Peloton Layoffs Point to Economic Pressures on Connected Fitness Marketplace 
Peloton Layoffs Point to Economic Pressures on Connected Fitness Marketplace 
May 02, 2024  |  Earnings

Peloton made headlines on Thursday (May 2) as it announced the launch of restructuring efforts, including laying off approximately 400 employees — about 15% of its global workforce...

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Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness 
Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness 
April 16, 2024  |  Healthcare

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has once again put the so-called “pink tax” in the spotlight.  In a new study, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., accuses corporations of...

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Peloton Drops Free-Membership Tier After Less-Than-Expected Results
Peloton Drops Free-Membership Tier After Less-Than-Expected Results
April 15, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Connected fitness company Peloton has stopped offering an unlimited free-membership tier that was once a key part of its growth strategy. The free tier for the company’s...

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Corporate Wellness Platform Gympass Rebrands as Wellhub, Prepares for IPO
Corporate Wellness Platform Gympass Rebrands as Wellhub, Prepares for IPO
April 04, 2024  |  IPO

Corporate wellness platform Gympass rebranded as Wellhub to reflect its expanding range of services. Previously focused on gym memberships, the platform now has partners in the fields...

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Oura Launches Amazon Brand Store for Smart Rings
Oura Launches Amazon Brand Store for Smart Rings
March 08, 2024  |  Retail

Oura has begun selling its smart rings on Amazon. The company is offering its Oura Ring Horizon and Oura Ring Heritage, as well as the...

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Smarter Wearables Highlight Demand for Real-Time Fitness Data
Smarter Wearables Highlight Demand for Real-Time Fitness Data
March 07, 2024  |  Wearables

Led by names like Google, Apple and Samsung, the wearables category of the connected economy has become a study in contradictions. New, high-profile introductions have...

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