Welltodo Today: London’s Boutiques Expand, CBD-Infused Leggings, Wellness Architects

Today’s key global wellness news articles from around the world, impacting the industry and influencing the business of wellness.

I worked out in CBD-infused leggings-here’s what that *actually* entails

I pretty much can’t look at my screen these days without seeing a new use for CBD. The cannabinoid has proliferated our wellness-enthusiastic world so much that it’s practically infused into everything we walk by, touch…and wear.

Venus Williams Invests in Zeel

Venus Williams is continuing her wellness investing streak with an investment in Zeel, an on-demand massage business. As part of the deal, Williams is joining the company’s board and will help Zeel roll its sports stretching and massage offerings deeper into the professional athlete community.

Wellness architects

Modern consumers are increasingly making wellbeing a top priority, as evidenced by the booming health and wellness economy; the global wellness economy is valued at $4.2 trillion, according to the 2018 Global Wellness Economy Monitor report. Alongside this growth, the definition of health is expanding.

A survey on plant-based ‘meat’ shows consumer interest is still strong – and it bodes well for companies like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods | Markets Insider

A survey by Bank of America Merrill Lynch showed that consumers are still exciting to buy plant-based meat alternatives. Traditional companies will have to work to catch up to Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, the analysts wrote. Here are 7 key takeaways illustrated in charts from the survey.

Kobox expands London portfolio with Marylebone studio

Nightclub-themed boutique boxing studio operator Kobox has opened its third London location in Baker Street, Marylebone. With the motto of “where fight club meets nightclub”, Kobox offers 50-minute HIIT sessions accompanied by inspiring music and blacklights to simulate a late-night entertainment venue.

Digme to open sixth site in West London – adds new programme of yoga classes

Digme Fitness is expanding its portfolio with the opening of a new studio in Ealing, London.