Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy
Global Wellness News™ | April 25th, 2023
Burnout Retreats Are the Latest Wellness Cure for White-Collar Wipeout
Cutting-edge medical treatments meet hardcore rest and relaxation at these elite, rehab-style clinics.
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IHG’s Six Senses Is Adding Luxury Global Membership Clubs
Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs would like to multiply consumers’ encounters with his brand beyond occasional hotel and resort stays. A potential paid membership product would let luxury travelers hop among new clubs, building on a model Soho House has popularized.
Overwater Ventures raises $20M debut VC fund
Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Overwater Ventures, started by a veteran from Andreessen Horowitz, announced it raised $20 million for its debut venture capital fund yesterday. Based on last night’s report from Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association, this was actually an […]
Withings Body Smart is finally a scale for people who hate measuring their weight
Withings has released a new smart scale, the Withings Body Smart, a mid-range smart scale sporting a new Eyes Closed mode that hides pounds and kilograms on the scale in favor of motivational messages.
DTC brands are partnering with wellness studios for brand awareness
This month, direct-to-consumer weighted blanket brand Bearaby unveiled a partnership with Sage + Sound in New York City, a studio that offers spa services and wellness workshops. The collaboration brings Bearaby’s products to Sage + Sound’s meditation classes and merchandises them in the studio’s shop.
Gather Health Raises $15M in Series A Funding
Gather Health , a Boston, MA-based company providing a primary care solution for older adults, raised $15M in Series A funding. Backers included Khosla Ventures, Maverick Ventures, and Commonwealth Care Alliance. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach.
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