All Asics articles – Page 2
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ArticleOnitsuka Tiger opens a store at London’s Covent Garden
It is the brand’s first Red Concept Store in Europe.
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ArticleFoot Locker reports Q1 loss as ‘soft’ Europe drags down comparable sales
Two weeks after entering into a definitive merger agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker formally reported results for the period ended May 3.
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ArticleAsics and Adidas stop using kangaroo leather, but what’s next?
After Puma, Nike and New Balance stopped using kangaroo leather, Adidas and Asics have now communicated that 2025 will be the final year the material will be used in the production of football cleats.
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ArticleTopsports International’s FY operating profit sinks by 43%
Topsports’ annual operating profit slipped by 43 percent to 1,529.7-million-yuan renminbi (€194.8m).
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ArticleAsics introduces four-legged ambassador to promote mental well-being
Asics has recruited Felix the Samoyed, one of Instagram’s favorite dogs, with 1.2 million followers.
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ArticleAsics’ Q1 operating profit up 32%, European sales up nearly 22%
The Japanese group generated more than ¥200 billion in quarterly sales for the first time.
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ArticleSustainable footwear: Running shoes that leave no footprints
How can running shoes be more sustainable? For example, by switching to bio-based and recycled materials, offering repair services, and ultimately setting up a complete recycling system. These running shoes are on their way.
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C-Suite InterviewAsics EMEA CEO Unbehaun on the success story of running and how Asics benefits from it
Running is simple, accessible, and affordable, says Asics EMEA CEO Carsten Unbehaun. This is an important part of the truth. But why does Asics in particular achieve record sales year after year despite growing competition? Carsten Unbehaun, CEO Asics EMEA explains.
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News briefsAsics to host a speed race in Tokyo
Asics will be closing the streets of Tokyo on Saturday, 3 May, to host a unique speed race.
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News briefsAsics opens its first flagship store in Queensland, Australia
In addition to a full assortment of running products, the Brisbane store is equipped with cricket and rugby products to please all Aussies.
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ArticleAsics foundation launched to promote movement among young people
Asics announces the launch of the Asics Foundation, dedicated to addressing social issues through exercise and sport.
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News briefsSports Direct opens 2,800-sqm store at big UK mall
Frasers Group has unveiled its latest Sports Direct store at Trafford Palazzo in Manchester.
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News briefsAsics enters tennis collab with French fashion brand
For its first head-to-toe tennis colab, Asics has teamed up with French A.P.C.
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ArticleFoot Locker’s sales rose 2.6% in Q4, modest growth forecast for FY25
The group will do another 300 store refreshes (following 400 in 2024) and 80 additional “Reimagined” doors.
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ArticleAsics’ FY operating income hits record high
The running business was helped by a focus on higher-end product and “significant” sales growth in Greater China and Southeast/South Asia. European sales increased by 10.9 percent to ¥99.8 billion (€624.5m).
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News briefsAsics EMEA appoints new head of Marketing, Merchandising and Product
Andreas Moll, Asics’ former Category Director of Running, takes over the role from Gary Raucher.
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ArticleAsics President in interview: ‘Our sales will lift 50% to $6.4bn by 2030’
As Asics makes a final push toward its aim of leading the Japanese, US and European running-shoe markets this year, President Mitsuyuki Tominaga is looking further ahead to lift sales by 50 percent from last year to over 1 trillion yen ($6.4bn) by 2030.
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ArticleSport 2000 reports steady growth despite market challenges in 2024
Specialists and the running category drove growth for the retailer alliance Sport 2000 in 2024.
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News briefsAsics signs top trail runner
ASICS has added Tom Evans, one of the world’s top trail runners, to its growing roster of elite athletes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 2024 Global Sporting Goods Industry Stocks Slip Lower in 2024
Which of the top 85 sporting goods companies performed best, and which lost ground in 2024? Get the figures.
