The best gifts for fitness buffs, according to Peloton employees

Peloton’s employees did all the heavy lifting and rounded up the 8 best holiday gifts for the fitness fanatic in your life. Ahead of its September IPO, in 2019 indoor cycling behemoth Peloton moved beyond the bike. Founded in 2012 by tech exec John Foley (who previously ran Barnes & Noble’s e-commerce business), Peloton expanded its offerings to sell treadmills as well as yoga, strength training, and meditation classes taught by superstar instructors that can be streamed on a phone or laptop in the comfort of your home. So who better to offer advice on what to gift the fitness buff in your life than Peloton employees? Here are their top picks of presents this season.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2019-11-19 07:00:54 UTC ]
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Porter Square Books owners Dina Mardell and David Sandberg are selling half their stake in their Cambridge, Mass., bookstore to their senior staff members. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing imprint Lagom has signed snooker ace Ronnie O’Sullivan’s first health and fitness book, entitled Top of Your Game: Eating for the Mind and Body. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New in 2018: The Czech Republic Inaugurates a Tax-Deductible Book Allowance for Employees

In a bid to stimulate readership, the Czech government this month begins letting companies issue a tax-deductible book allowance to employees, warming hopes of rising sales for Czech Booksellers and Publishers' Union members.  The post New in 2018: The Czech Republic Inaugurates a Tax-Deductible... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Books: Last-minute gift ideas, a literary road trip and more

I know there are some people done with their holiday shopping; I am not one of them. If you, like me, still have some gifts to get, this newsletter may be able to help you. (Your friends and family like books, right?) I’m L.A. Times books editor Carolyn Kellogg with this week’s newsletter. YOUR... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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ESPN laying off 150 employees in another round of cuts

ESPN is laying off about 150 employees, including people who work in studio production, digital content and technology, the sports company said Wednesday. The cuts, which are the latest sign of the financial pressures the Bristol, Conn.-based operation faces, follow a round of layoffs in April... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed is laying off 100 workers, 8% of its U.S. employees, after missing revenue target

Digital media company BuzzFeed said it is laying off 8% of its U.S. employees, or 100 workers, as it changes its business model in a bid to boost revenue. It's also cutting an unspecified number of jobs in Britain. The company has 1,700 employees worldwide. A spokeswoman for New York-based... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toni Terry signs debut fitness book deal

Toni Terry, the wife of footballer John Terry, has signed a deal for her debut fitness book, The Buddy Workout, publishing on 28th December 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Transworld wins Chloe Madeley's first fitness book

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Kid Gloves seeks to fit the bill for kids’ indies

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The Book People acquires gift company Qwerkity

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LKP collaborates with Little White Lies for books and gifts line

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HQ to publish first fitness book from Bradley Simmonds

HarperCollins imprint HQ will publish a healthy eating, workout and lifestyle book from footballer-turned-trainer-to-the-stars Bradley Simmonds.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Houghton Mifflin plans to cut hundreds of employees

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Mayfield Books & Gifts sold to Outstanding MD

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Former Lion Hudson employees begin new venture

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