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Technogym’s growth slows as Asia-Pacific turns negative
Europe excluding Italy delivered almost three quarters of the nine-month increase, as Asia-Pacific sales fell and costs rose.
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Startups to watch: LIGAS, premium yoga made in Poland
LIGAS wants to win Polish premium yoga before global players do, with local production and a bold image as its calling cards.
Hyrox draws sponsors big and small
A fragrance brand, an events app, a US retailer and a Gulf gym chain backed Hyrox in October, as Nike added champion Tim Wenisch.
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