Dec. 30, 2019 Based on 3rd quarter 2019 guidance by each company, it's looking like the top four weight loss companies will post a collective 3.6% sales increase for 2019 versus 2018, with revenues of $3.21 billion ($3.10 bill. in 2018). Adding in all the other smaller commercial franchises and chains, this segment of the…
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Obesity Crisis in U.S. Likely to Get Worse – J. LaRosa
Aug. 28, 2019 Obesity levels in the U.S. have NOT declined in recent years. In fact, they have risen. I think they will continue to rise for the foreseeable future, in part, due to a trend I'm sure you have noticed. Have you seen more of those Amazon.com vans delivering packages to homes in your…
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Did NutriSystem Make The Right Choice? – J. LaRosa, Marketdata
Dec. 10, 2018 Today, a major player in the diet space, NutriSystem, announced that it has been acquired by Tivity Health (formerly Healthways). Tivity Health is a leading provider of fitness and health improvement programs. However, I doubt that most people in the U.S. know who the company is, including us at Marketdata. I think NutriSystem…
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Outlook Is Strong For U.S. Weight Loss Market
Sept. 25, 2018 There are very few negatives in this year’s outlook for the U.S. weight loss market. The largest competitors are back in high-growth mode, unemployment is down, obesity rates are still high, and more DIY dieters seem to be joining structured programs. With a strong economy overall, coupled with continued high demand for…
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