New Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy has started shaking up Peloton’s business strategy since taking the helm in February, but the company posted large losses in Q3 as it shifts toward a software-first business model that’s less dependent on hardware.
Peloton Tread and Tread Plus owners can now pause mid-workout for on-demand classes. It mirrors the pause button that Peloton rolled out to its Bike and Bike Plus in late 2021.
While the Peloton Tread had a rocky start, it’s an excellent treadmill that’s both sleeker and safer than its predecessor. However, while Peloton’s created a good product, the company’s business woes cast a shadow over it.
Almost 3000 staff at embattled fitness company Peloton were let go, with some employees only finding out they'd got the sack when they couldn't get into their work messaging platform.
In its most recent earnings call, Peloton announced CEO John Foley stepped down, 2,800 jobs were cut, and its manufacturing ambitions were put on hold. Investors are pushing for a sale, but Peloton’s fate still rests in Foley’s hands.