Market Insights

（2024）China’s Fitness Facility Market Rebounds, Broad Fitness Venue Count Reaches 143,000

 China’s Fitness Facility Market Rebounds, Broad Fitness Venue Count Reaches 143,000 —Insights from the 2024 China Fitness Industry Data Report According to industry statistics, by the end of 2024, the…

FGS Editor Feb-08-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

REI, the world’s largest outdoor gear retail chain and consumer cooperative, has added 2 new board members

At REI Co-op’s annual member meeting, the company announced the election of Rose Marcario, the former CEO of Patagonia, and Charles Sams, the former director of the National Park Service,…

FGS Editor Feb-07-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

Peloton Interactive CFO to Leave Company in March

Peloton Interactive, Inc. announced that CFO Liz Coddington will leave the company to pursue an opportunity outside the industry. She is expected to stay through March, and Peloton has begun…

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Industry News

UK’s largest sports goods retailer Frasers Group acquires a controlling stake in Italian sports goods retail store Maxi Sport

Frasers Group, the UK-based parent of Sports Direct, entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italian retailer Maxi Sport. Current Maxi Sport owners, Emanuele Sala, Giovanni Sala,…

FGS Editor Feb-06-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

Additional Compensation Clause: Anta Must Pay Additional Compensation for Puma Stake if a Takeover Offer Occurs Within 15 Months of Deal Closing

In a recent filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Chinese sportswear giant Anta has revealed that it will pay additional compensation for its stake in German sportswear brand Puma…

FGS Editor Feb-05-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

Global Fishing Tackle Leader Ridge Outdoor Launches Hong Kong IPO, Targets HK$345 Million Fundraise

The global fishing tackle manufacturing industry is set to welcome a notable capital market event. Ridge Outdoor (Zhejiang Ridge Outdoor International Co., Ltd.), the world’s largest fishing tackle manufacturer by…

FGS Editor Feb-04-2026 0 Comments

Weekly Post

Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News – W5 of 2026

1. Peloton Cuts 11% of Workforce as Turnaround Efforts Continue Peloton has reduced its global workforce by approximately 11% as part of an ongoing cost-cutting and operational efficiency push, according…

Roger Feb-03-2026 0 Comments

Talent recruitment

Now Hiring: Senior Manager, Supplier Quality & FATP (Asia)

FitGearSource | Executive Hiring Announcement Sr. Manager, Supplier Quality & FATP (Asia) Location: China (Shenzhen / Shanghai) Work Mode: Hybrid / Work from Home Available About the Client FitGearSource is…

FGS Editor Feb-01-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

Media: U.S. fitness equipment company Peloton lays off 11%, mainly affecting engineers in technical and corporate client-related positions

Peloton Interactive Inc., the long-struggling fitness technology company, slashed 11% of its workforce in a cost-cutting move, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Peter Stern, who took…

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Industry News

Basketball System Start-Up 360 Hoops Secures Strategic Investment from Geno Auriemma

360 Hoops, a Sanford, FL-based company developing a patented three-in-one basketball system with circular-court gameplay, reported that UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma has become an investor and will serve…

FGS Editor Feb-01-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

Smart fitness platform Tonal announced expand its content library in 2026, with a focus on yoga and Pilates

The connected training platform Tonal announces an expansion of its content library for 2026, with a greater focus on yoga and Pilates, the addition of new trainers, and an update…

FGS Editor Feb-01-2026 0 Comments

Market Insights

China’s Sporting Goods Exports (Jan–Nov 2025): Treadmill Shipments Up 42.08% YoY as Average Prices Fall 23.85%

Overall Export Performance From January to November 2025, China’s total sporting goods exports reached USD 22.77 billion, representing a 1.53% year-on-year increase. November exports totaled USD 1.98 billion, down 2.85%…

FGS Editor Jan-31-2026 0 Comments

Industry News

Adidas Ends Turnaround 2025 with Strong Q4 Results, Announces €1B Share Buyback

Adidas reported that its operating profit more than doubled in the Q4 of 2025, while currency-neutral revenues for the Adidas brand rose 11 percent year-over-year. Riding this momentum and backed…

FGS Editor Jan-30-2026 0 Comments

Market Insights

Middle East Fitness Industry Report: Market Growth and China Gym Equipment Trade

1. Saudi Arabia Fitness Market: Early Stage, Fast Growth Saudi Arabia’s fitness industry is at an early but highly dynamic stage. With a population of ~35 million and 70% under…

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Industry News

Sportstech Rejects TRNR Claims, Disputes Loan Validity and Transaction Assertions

January 28, 2026 — Sportstech Brands Holding GmbH, a Europe-based home fitness and wellness products company, has issued a formal public statement rejecting a series of claims made by Interactive…

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Industry News

Sword Health buys Kaia Health in $285M deal to expand its footprint in US, Germany

Sword Health, a company that provides an artificial-intelligence-first care model, plans to acquire rival Kaia Health for $285 million, the company announced Wednesday. Kaia, which has headquarters in New York…

FGS Editor Jan-29-2026 0 Comments