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ArticleProwinter Test Days return to Carezza
On 12–13 January 2026, brands, retailers and rental operators converge on Carezza for Europe’s earliest alpine ski equipment test of the season.
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ArticleSocial commerce races towards $1 trillion
Social networks have evolved into commerce platforms. Sprout Social’s survey shows 76% of users have been influenced by social media purchases in the past six months.
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ArticleVuori launches sustainable snow collection
Athleisure brand Vuori launches its first Snow Collection, featuring shells, bibs and pants made from 100% NetPlus® recycled fabric sourced from fishing nets.
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ArticleSport England: £122.9bn social value
Community sport and physical activity generated £122.9bn in social value across England in 2023/24, driven by wellbeing benefits and health savings.
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ArticlePadel is in constant growth around the world, says latest FIP report
Active padel players now exceed 35 million globally according to the FIP World Padel Report 2025.
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ArticleAuction shopping app nears $1bn in annual revenue
Six-year-old start-up WhatNot has raised $11.5 billion from investors.
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ArticleReebok smartglasses go photochromic
Innovative Eyewear unveils photochromic Reebok smart glasses for gym training and indoor sport, plus Lucyd Boosters for louder audio.
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ArticleDecathlon Germany to launch own loyalty programme in 2026
Decathlon Germany will launch its own loyalty program in January 2026, replacing Payback and rewarding purchases, sports activities and circular engagement.
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ArticleFESI elects new president and debates the future of sport
FESI elects Michael Nendwich as president and welcomes EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef for strategic talks on Europe’s sport future.
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ArticleFanatics signs multi-year global deal with Max Verstappen
Fanatics and Max Verstappen unveil a global partnership covering licensed merchandise, trading cards and a new online store launching in 2026.
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ArticleEU agrees €3 duty on small Chinese parcels
EU ministers back temporary €3 customs duty on parcels under €150, targeting cheap imports from China to protect retailers and cut fraud.
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ArticleLululemon cuts guidance as China remains strong but US slows
Lululemon grew internationally in Q3 but US sales declined again. The company cut FY25 guidance and announced a CEO transition.
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ArticleLululemon CEO to step down amid sales slowdown
Calvin McDonald will leave Lululemon at end of January; CFO Meghan Frank and CCO André Maestrini named interim co-CEOs as company faces tariffs and rivals like Alo Yoga.
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ArticleAuthentic Brands bets big on TikTok Shop expansion
Authentic Brands Group selects Pattern to manage TikTok Shop and optimize marketplace operations for 50+ global brands.
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ArticleFrench non-profit launches €15m circular VC fund
Paris-based Makesense has closed the first round of seed II at €15 million for circular-economy ventures, aiming for €25 million total to back startups that reduce waste and promote inclusion.
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ArticleXXIO and VESSEL unveil exclusive ladies’ golf set
XXIO teams up with VESSEL to offer an exclusive ladies’ golf package featuring premium clubs and a luxury bag—just in time for the holidays.
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ArticleWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG intelligence tools
WFSGI and Worldly announce a partnership to equip sporting-goods companies with enhanced supply-chain sustainability intelligence, offering free platform access and training for new users
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ArticleEU MEPs urge suspending non‑EU platforms over legal breaches
MEPs criticize sluggish EU Commission investigations into non‑EU platforms, urging that temporary suspensions—not last‑resort measures—be applied in systemic breach cases including Shein.
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ArticleTemu’s Europe HQ raided by EU regulators
EU regulators raided Temu’s Dublin headquarters on December 10 as part of a foreign-subsidy investigation. The action intensifies pressure on China-backed low-cost platforms operating in Europe.
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ArticleNew Paris hub to scale repair revolution
United Repair Centre (URC) will open its third European repair hub in Paris in February 2026, backed by €3.2 million in impact investment and support from the City of Paris.
