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California’s Vuori, an activewear brand, is reportedly putting China at the forefront of its global expansion strategy. The company’s intention is to expand its global store network more than twofold. China at the Heart of Vuori’s Expansion Plan In a recent…
EhPlabs’ popular product, OxyShred, is broadening its range to include protein, with the introduction of OxyShred Lean Protein Bars and Lean Protein Shakes in Australia. OxyShred Lean Protein Bars The Lean Protein Bars are now available at Chemist Warehouse…
Despite questions about profitability, Apple’s Fitness+ service is poised to remain a part of the tech giant’s offerings. According to informed sources, it is improbable that the health and wellness service will cease, although it may experience some internal…
Fitbit Introduces Public Preview of Gemini-Powered Personal Health Coach The wearable device company, Fitbit, is unveiling a public preview of its new, Gemini-powered personalized health coach. This rollout serves as an intriguing introduction to the future…
California Fitness & Yoga, one of the most popular high-end gym chains in Vietnam, is suspending its expansion to focus on retaining members while its competitors’ race to open more facilities. “We are not perfect,” said Dane Fort, CEO of FLG Vietnam, which…
This past January, Google closed on its $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit. Today, Germany’s WinFuture published some photos of the next Fitbit fitness tracker, the Fitbit Luxe. The wearable is supposed to deliver “balanced health in an elegant design,” and…
Last month, Facebook called Apple a ‘significant’ future competitor. Those comments were understood to be a reference to their respective AR/VR efforts, but a new report adds another layer to the matter. The Information reports that Facebook is building a…
Fitness studio chain Lamita has announced the closure of all of its 16 centers after Covid-19 caused it to go bust. Vu Thi Thuy Linh, the CEO of Lamita Fitness, said the main reason for the failure has been Covid-19 and not internal problems but admitted she…
Snap Fitness plans to open 300 locations in Japan in partnership with local franchisee Global Fitness Japan Co. The international franchised gym group will open a flagship location in Tokyo this year, followed by more venues in Osaka and other regions. “Snap…
Bern retailer network Intersport has entered into a franchise agreement with major Chinese omnichannel retailer Suning. The move gives Intersport a more significant presence in the huge Chinese sports market both in the offline and online arenas. It enables…
Unveiled back in February, the Galaxy Fit is likely get a cheaper brother, which hasn’t been officially introduced yet. Samsung was quite vague regarding the Galaxy Fit’s availability saying that Galaxy Fit-e will be launched in Q2 2019, and didn’t offer any…
Google Fit, the health-tracking app that made its debut on Android four years ago, has now been released on iOS. The app has gone through multiple overhauls since its launch back in 2014, but the last major update released last year made it extremely simply…
Expressing deep concern for “unscrupulous sales practices” of some Hong Kong fitness centres, the Consumer Council has named and shamed four operators it says targets young consumers with high-pressure sales tactics. “After careful consideration, the council…
UFC Gym Singapore has opened its first branch at CityLink Mall. The gym has been opened under a franchise agreement with local operator NF Fitness, which is planning to expand to 15 gyms during the next decade. “We will have access to best-qualified coaches,…
Hong Kong-listed Tongfang Kontafarma will acquire a significant stake in Singapore’s True Group, which comprises True Yoga and True Fitness, according to a press release by the latter on Tuesday (May 30). The deal will see Tongfang Kontafarma, which is mainly…
Basic wearables, primarily comprised of fitness bands, accounted for 85% of the wearables market in the third quarter of 2016, IDC estimates. The total market grew 3.1% year-over-year during the quarter, with wearables shipments reaching 23 million. IDC said…
