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Columbia Sportswear grows a bit, still struggles in US
Columbia Sportswear’s 2025 results highlight a tale of two markets: while international wholesale business provided support, with global sales rising 1 percent to $3.40 billion, the US market remained challenging.
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Columbia brews beer using bear poop
The outdoor brand partnered with a Portland brewery to create an IPA using foraged ingredients – bypassing expensive TV slots for earned media buzz.
Adidas hits record revenue, launches buyback
The sportswear giant posted double-digit growth across all markets and channels.
Foot Locker to dominate NBA All-Star 2026
The retailer brings exclusive sneaker launches, athlete appearances, and community programming to downtown Los Angeles Feb. 12-15.
Hervis sold to Snipes founder consortium
One of Central Europe’s leading sports retailers changes hands as Snipes founder Sven Voth and Factory Berlin’s Udo Schloemer acquire chain from Spar.
French retailer Snowleader posts 18% revenue growth
The French snow sports retailer delivered 720,000 orders across 46 European countries, with international sales accounting for 51 percent of volume.
DICK’S names nine Team USA Olympic ambassadors
Nine Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share behind-the-scenes content and direct youth sports grants as DICK’S builds Milano Cortina 2026 activation.
Peloton cuts 11% of staff in turnaround push
Engineering teams hit hardest as CEO Peter Stern accelerates cost-cutting ahead of quarterly earnings report.
Xtep refinances HK$500m debt via new bond
Chinese sportswear group extends debt maturity by three years through concurrent repurchase and issuance, securing lower funding costs.
ESPN acquires NFL Network in $3bn deal
The NFL gets 10% of ESPN in exchange for its media assets, reshaping American sports broadcasting.
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Columbia Sportswear grows a bit, still struggles in US
Columbia Sportswear’s 2025 results highlight a tale of two markets: while international wholesale business provided support, with global sales rising 1 percent to $3.40 billion, the US market remained challenging.
H&M Q4 profit jumps 38% despite sales dip
Swedish retailer’s Q4 operating margin widens to 10.7 percent from 7.4 percent, driven by improved inventory productivity and cost discipline.
French retailer Snowleader posts 18% revenue growth
The French snow sports retailer delivered 720,000 orders across 46 European countries, with international sales accounting for 51 percent of volume.
Puma creates training business unit
Anta-controlled sports company establishes dedicated training division at headquarters to accelerate growth in fitness category.
Running brand Tracksmith names new CEO
Former Converse CEO Jared Carver takes the helm as founder Matt Taylor transitions to a creative leadership role.
U.S.: League One Volleyball names first commissioner
Former Nike and Jordan Brand executive Sandra Idehen joins as first commissioner to scale American League One Volleyball into a professional league operation.
Oakley Meta makes Super Bowl debut with AI eyewear
Oakley Meta’s first Super Bowl commercial features Spike Lee, Marshawn Lynch and Olympians across multiple sports disciplines using AI-powered athletic eyewear.
Visa Study: AI reshapes winter sports participation
AI is reshaping how Americans engage with winter sports, with 44% planning snowboarding bookings inspired by the Olympics, Visa study shows.
Intersport fined €3.5m for customer-data transfers
France’s data watchdog penalises the sporting goods retailer for transferring loyalty programme members’ contact details to social networks without consent.
Crystal International builds smart China logistics hub
The Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer expects its new automated warehouse to cut fabric transfer times by 75 percent from first quarter 2026.
World Sailing to measure Olympic boat impact
A 12-month life-cycle assessment will inform future equipment rules and make environmental data central to class selection.
WHITESPACE partners with eVent for PFAS-free pants
This choice reinforces the brand’s commitment to sustainable technical materials in premium snowboarding apparel.
Descente in Cortina: home, museum, and showcase
Japanese brand will showcase 90-year history, racing suit technology, and provide athlete support during Olympic Winter Games period.
NIKESKIMS opens first pop-up in London
The Nike-Skims collaboration debuts its first footwear with the Rift Satin as part of a London activation previewing the global Spring 2026 release.
DICK’S names nine Team USA Olympic ambassadors
Nine Olympic and Paralympic athletes will share behind-the-scenes content and direct youth sports grants as DICK’S builds Milano Cortina 2026 activation.
Xtep refinances HK$500m debt via new bond
Chinese sportswear group extends debt maturity by three years through concurrent repurchase and issuance, securing lower funding costs.
Crystal International builds smart China logistics hub
The Hong Kong-based apparel manufacturer expects its new automated warehouse to cut fabric transfer times by 75 percent from first quarter 2026.
How Anta can help Puma to come back in China
Industry insider explains why the Chinese sportswear giant has what it takes to reverse Puma’s decline.
US ready to cut India tariffs to 18% from 50%
Agreement reduces tariffs dramatically but lacks detail on implementation. Sporting goods manufacturers face new sourcing calculus.
Study: US consumers bear most Trump tariff costs
Kiel Institute research shows foreign exporters absorbed only 4% of 2025 US tariff burden, with American importers and consumers paying the rest.
EU may freeze US trade deal over Trump threat
European Parliament’s largest political group says approval of zero-tariff deal impossible after US president announces levies on eight countries.
China exports surge despite US crash
China recorded $1.18 trillion (€1.01tn) trade surplus in 2025 as exports to ASEAN and EU jumped while US shipments crashed 30 percent in December.
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