Welltodo Today: PepsiCo To Acquire Vita Coco? Wellbeing Coaching, Lululemon Goes After Men

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

These Hot L.A. Bros Are Starting a Wellness Revolution

On a sweaty Sunday morning in Los Angeles, two dozen sexy people are laying out, starfish-style, on the concrete platform at the base of Runyon Canyon.

A billion-dollar fitness startup that came out of nowhere could kill SoulCycle

One of the hottest fitness brands in America has just two studios. Most clients attend its spin classes in the comfort of their own homes. They have never even met an instructor in the flesh. Peloton is a high-tech indoor cycling company that was recently valued at about $1.25 billion after closing a $325 million financing round.

Wellbeing coaching is as good for a business as it is for employees’ health – here’s why

The mind is the most powerful tool you have. Most people are aware of this, but sometimes employers forget that this is where the creativity, ideas, and value of their staff lies. According to Christopher Harvey, the founder of professional coaching service Harvey Sinclair, companies should see the benefit in investing in their employees’ mental health.

Reuters: PepsiCo in Talks to Acquire Vita Coco – BevNET.com

Reuters has reported that PepsiCo is in talks to acquire All Market Inc, the maker of leading coconut water brand Vita Coco. PepsiCo is offering less than the $1 billion that All Market has sought for the acquisition, according to Reuters, which cited sources familiar with the potential deal.

Lululemon Thinks Its Men’s Line Can Become A Billion-Dollar Business. Will Guys Buy $100 Yoga Pants?

What does it mean to be a Lululemon man? It’s a thought I’ve pondered like a sweaty Zen master all month. The workout brand that launched a yoga pants revolution–one $100 pair at a time–has focused historically on women’s gear.

Gixo Takes on the Fitness Industry

Gixo co-founder Selina Tobaccowala discusses her newly-founded company Gixo and the intersection of fitness and tech. She spoke with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang May 25 on “Bloomberg Technology.” (Source: Bloomberg) EEF’s CEO Believes Conservatives Are Pro-Business 42:32 – Terry Scuoler, chief executive officer at EEF, discusses the U.K. election and the Conservative Party’s manifesto.