Bodybuilding.com (Tag Archives)
Subscribe to PricePlow's Newsletter and Bodybuilding.com Alerts
Arecoline from Betel Nut: Cancer-Causing Supplement Ingredient?
2017 Update: We urge caution over an “international” version of Insane Labz Psychotic, which was recalled by Health Canada. Curiously, they misspelled arecoline as “aroline”.
The sports nutrition industry is always pushing the limits in its constant quest to find the “next major stimulant”. This article discusses one such compound, and the warnings […]
Continue Reading →
The Supplement Industry 2017 Year in Review: The 10 Biggest Stories
2017 was one to remember. It was filled with incredible highs and lows that make it one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory. As 2018 dawns, we take a look back at the previous 365 days to recount some of the most notable headlines that caught everyone’s attention.
A year like no other[…]Continue Reading →
Jim Stoppani SUED by Bodybuilding.com, Case Now Settled!
MAJOR UPDATE: This lawsuit was settled at the end of May 2017, and Jim Stoppani is coming back to Bodybuilding.com to produce content — although it seems like JYM products will remain available at Amazon and GNC. We’ll update with more details when available.
If you thought the ongoing Jim Stoppani Scandal couldn’t get […]
Continue Reading →
NutraBio Updates: In Vitamin Shoppe & Bodybuilding’s Breakout Brand of the Year!
Although NutraBio has been around for over 20 years, the brand is still growing, and is well on its way to becoming a household brand. Their next major market gains are here as NutraBio continues to trailblaze throughout 2017.
The brand known as a leader in quality and transparency has had quite the year, and […]
Continue Reading →
An Interview with Brian Rand: Kaged Muscle’s “Executioner”
Most of our readers know many of the celebrities in the bodybuilding and fitness supplement world. A great example is Kris Gethin, the man who created thriving sports nutrition brand Kaged Muscle.
However, what most readers don’t know is that there are a few good men and women who are really running the […]
Continue Reading →
Bodybuilding.com Lays off 90 Employees. See Both Sides Here
A most dramatic year for Bodybuilding.com is coming to a nasty end, as the Idaho-based Internet retailer just laid off 90 workers via email in a “pre-Christmas downsizing”, per the Idaho Statesman[1] and KTB7.[2]
Bodybuilding.com issued the following statement:
“Today Bodybuilding.com announced an organizational downsizing. The change is part of an ongoing planned restructure designed […]
Continue Reading →
Bodybuilding.com vs. Jim Stoppani: An IP Lawyer’s Analysis
A couple weeks ago we wrote an article about the Bodybuilding.com vs. Jim Stoppani lawsuit (which is now settled).
In that post, we mentioned that the was time to bring out the big guns – so the specialists are here to make comment.
Introducing Nick Gingo from Renner Otto Intellectual Property Law in Ohio:[…]Continue Reading →
Jim Stoppani Sued AGAIN. New Class Action Lawsuit
Update: This case was dismissed, but has already been re-filed. The PDF below shows the new complaint filed on November 26, 2016.
It’s impossible to cleverly sugarcoat this one, so we’ll just cut to the chase: Jim Stoppani has been sued again.
In what’s becoming an unbearably litigious year for the PhD, a […]
Continue Reading →
Meet the Man Who REALLY Formulated Pre-JYM
In any industry, there are largely two kinds of people: those who interface with the consumers and media, and those who quietly get things done behind the scenes, wanting no fame and no glory.
But sometimes, when dirty laundry gets aired out, some of the clean clothing gets mixed up in the filth.
Such is […]
Continue Reading →
Bodybuilding.com BOGO Policy Changes: Too Little Too Late?
An anonymous tip rolled into the PricePlow tipline this morning, with the following news:
BOGO Offers are about to change at Bodybuilding.comThe rumor is that
Starting December 1, Bodybuilding will no longer allow BOGO offers on full-size tubs on three main categories: Protein Pre Workout Supplements Post Workout / Recovery SupplementsBOGO50 deals […]
Continue Reading →
