New drugs transform weight loss industry

May 9, 2024
Weight Watchers holds its annual shareholder meeting today, which includes a presentation by departing board member Oprah Winfrey.
Since weight loss drugs like Wegovy have come onto the scene, the weight loss industry has grown from $76 billion a year to nearly $90 billion in 2023.
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Weight Watchers and the Oprah factor

Jan 4, 2016
Kirstie Alley has been with Jenny Craig for a while, but can it match the power of Oprah?

Can Oprah fix what's wrong with Weight Watchers?

Oct 19, 2015
The company faces a challenges, like DIY dieters.

Lean times for the weight-loss industry

Dec 31, 2014
People are forgoing diet foods and turning to counseling instead.
Bags of Jenny Craig kettle corn.
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Weight loss products just got sexier

Apr 1, 2013
Weight loss plans like Slim-Fast and Weight Watchers are competing hard against free options like calorie-counting apps on smartphones.