From one-off studios to local and nation chains, the fitness industry is contracting.
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Boulder gym owner to buy CrossFit from ex-CEO after controversial comments
Numerous CrossFit gyms, including at least six within Denver city limits, announced plans to cut ties with the company in recent weeks.
From yoga to climbing, four Denver gym owners discuss the pandemic and reopening
“We still have a fairly healthy membership base but nothing like before,” said the owner of The River Yoga.
Kindness Yoga chain, already planning to contract, closing entirely after instructor insurrection
“It took from Wednesday to Friday of last week to destroy our majority good reputation,” founder Patrick Harrington told BusinessDen.
REI to close Westminster store
The company said it reached out to landlords about restructuring leases, and “We were unable to reach an agreement with our landlord in Westminster.”
Giant’s first branded retail bike shop closes in Littleton
It opened in 2010.
Six Denver CrossFit gyms dropping brand over CEO’s George Floyd remarks
“I wouldn’t be able to look my members and even my own family in the eyes and give them a good enough reason to not make this decision,” said one owner.
Alterra, A-Basin, Aspen attempt to force online lift ticket seller into bankruptcy
The petitioners accuse Liftopia of “failure to pay contractual fees,” and say they’re collectively owed $3 million.
13 Colorado gyms close as 24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy
The closures leave the company with 18 gyms in the state.
Native Campervans adds kid-friendly model as bookings rebound
This summer, American tourists have replaced international ones, who used to account for 25 percent of the company’s business.