WeightWatchers CEO: The Ozempic era signals 'the end of diet culture.' Sima Sistani is shifting her company's focus from willpower to so-called miracle drugs. Fortune · Jul 24, 2023
WeightWatchers and Noom push Ozempic-like drugs over willpower Executives promise ‘the demise of dieting.’ Could we be so lucky? Fortune · Jul 24, 2023
Jenny Craig’s online business sold to healthcare startup prescribing weight-loss drugs Sale to tech firm Eucalyptus comes as Australia and New Zealand arm to cease trading and be placed into liquidation The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023
Jenny Craig to cease trading, employees made redundant Administrators have been unable to find a buyer for Jenny Craig's physical stores and employees of the Australian and New Zealand business. The New Daily · Jun 7, 2023
Weight loss giant Jenny Craig Australia goes into administration The weight loss company, which has a centre in Kotara, will continue to trade as it explores restructure options Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023
Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand enters voluntary administration after US business files for bankruptcy Administrators are appointed to oversee operations for Jenny Craig Australia and New Zealand less than a week after the US company filed for bankruptcy. ABC News · May 9, 2023
Jenny Craig's US closure signals a broader weight loss sector shift. Some are worried about where it's headed from here For a generation of people in both Australia and the US, the name Jenny Craig was synonymous with weight loss. But now it's closing shop in the US as some experts fear where diet culture is headed from here. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Jenny Craig made me worry about my weight. Now the company’s gone – but skinny culture remains The dieting program is closing after 40 years. That doesn’t mean we’re moving towards body acceptance The Guardian - US · May 6, 2023
Jenny Craig's Australian operations safe as US business reportedly plans to file for bankruptcy Jenny Craig centres will continue to operate in Australia despite reports the company plans to file for bankruptcy and close in the United States after failing to find a buyer for the weight loss empire. ABC News · May 4, 2023
Weight-loss company Jenny Craig on the brink of collapse Weight loss giant Jenny Craig will continue its operations in Australia and NZ, despite announcing plans to shut corporate offices in the US. The New Daily · May 4, 2023
Jenny Craig to close locations as weight loss program borders bankruptcy The announcement comes amid increased competition from popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
Kirstie Alley was celebrated not because she was flawless – but because her flaws were so visible From 80s sitcom Cheers to semi-autobiographical series Fat Actress, the actor brought unscripted intimacy to both her best roles and her life The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2022