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Business Groups Protest FTC’s New Click-to-Cancel Rule, Calling it ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’

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The final rule, released by the FTC earlier this month, outlines a number of now-prohibited subscription cancellation practices, all aimed at making it as easy for a consumer to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one. ” The groups also claim that the FTC went beyond its authority in issuing the rule. “The

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Peloton Plans ‘Relaunch’ to Expand Awareness, but Faces Another Recall

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Relaunch plans include a new tiered subscription model, as well as efforts to inform shoppers that it does other things than sell exercise bikes, according to a letter to investors. million potentially faulty original Bikes.

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Peloton Shifts to Third-Party Manufacturing in Effort to Simplify Supply Chain

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The New York-headquartered connected fitness company is also suspending operations at exercise gear company Tonic Fitness Technology, which it acquired in October 2019. Taiwan-based manufacturer Rexon Industrial Corp. Premarket trading for Peloton shares rose more than 6% on the news.

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Peloton Launches Key Products in U.S. Amazon Stores

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At the time, the tech-focused exercise retailer was dealing with falling stock prices stemming from challenges including two unfortunate media portrayals and mid-2021 product recalls following reports of 70 injuries and one death. Peloton has since increased is subscription price while reducing the cost of the equipment.

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Riding Activewear Momentum, Peloton Launches its Own Apparel Line

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Peloton is expanding beyond exercise equipment with the launch of a private label activewear brand called Peloton Apparel. Connected Fitness Subscriptions grew 114% to over 2.33 The retailer will refresh its offerings every season with new styles made using the same fit and fabrics. million year-over-year.

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Peloton Co-founders Depart as Retailer Expands its Rental Program Nationwide

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Both subscriptions include the cost of an All Access Membership and unlimited access to Peloton’s entire library of live and on-demand classes. The Peloton Bike+ and All Access Membership subscription is $119 /month and $1,595 to purchase the bike after 12 months.

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5 ways LiveIntent invests in employee wellness

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Free subscription to Calm App. We offer a free subscription for all employees to the Calm App: A mobile app that provides guided meditations and specialized music playlists to help with stress and focus. Monthly wellness expense. Monthly wellness expense. Neurodiversity ERG.