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WeightWatchers Bets on Community Driving Growth in the GLP-1 Era

The weight loss programme is leaning into its strengths with more in-person clinics and deeper connection with members, chief executive officer Tara Comonte told Bloomberg reporters on Tuesday.
A Weight Watchers meeting in New York City.
A Weight Watchers meeting in New York City. (Getty Images)

At a time when shedding pounds may be just a shot away, WeightWatchers is returning to its roots and its community to chart a new path forward.

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Wellness Wants in on the Ozempic Economy

From supplements to workout plans, the term GLP-1, the hormone associated with Ozempic, is popping up on a widespread range of new products as wellness brands join in on the weight loss drug boom.

WeightWatchers Prepares For Bankruptcy

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US-based company will file in the coming months, citing lagging relevance amid the rise of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy.

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