News and insights about brands in the sporting goods industry – Page 323
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Columbia Sportswear has announced a two-for-one stock split
Columbia Sportswear has announced a two-for-one stock split
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Mitre Sports has announced the launch of Mitre Star, a...
Mitre Sports has announced the launch of Mitre Star, a new online hub developed for 5-a-side and 7-a-side football players and teams, offering expert advice in the four areas of tactics, technique, fitness and nutrition. The online content, which was developed with key influencers such as FourFourTwo and nutritionist Ben ...
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Reebok will sponsor a well-known UFC lightweight champion, Anthony “ShowTime”...
Reebok will sponsor a well-known UFC lightweight champion, Anthony “ShowTime” Pettis
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Spalding will be the official supplier of balls for England...
Spalding will be the official supplier of balls for England Basktball during the next season
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Invista has introduced a new blend of Cordura nylon fiber...
Invista has introduced a new blend of Cordura nylon fiber and natural sheep wool fiber. Called the Wool Collection, the new hybrid fiber is a response to rising consumer demand for natural-feeling textiles that can keep the functional characteristics of synthetics. Chia Her is one of the first users of ...
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Toyota Tsusho is launching PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor...
Toyota Tsusho is launching PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor clothing. These high-performance membranes are made from Arnitel VC, a very flexible thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer developed by a Dutch company, DSM. This elastomer, which has been used for many years in membranes for clothing, does not rely on perforations to ...
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Europe and footwear lift Columbia
A rebound in European sales helped Columbia Sportswear to post a 15.6 percent increase in total revenues to $324.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30. For the whole Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, they were up by 39.1 percent to $72.9 million in the quarter, with ...
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Décathlon has signed a sponsorship contract for Kipsta, its private...
Décathlon has signed a sponsorship contract for Kipsta, its private brand of team sports products, with the Castres Olympique rugby club, which currently ranks second in France. True to its low-cost vocation, Décathlon will sell its Castres jerseys at only €40 apiece, reduced to €35 for children's models. These prices ...
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TaylorMade-Adidas Golf has signed a four-year contract with England Golf....
TaylorMade-Adidas Golf has signed a four-year contract with England Golf. Beginning in January 2015, the company will be the official supplier of waterproof clothing, golf apparel and footwear to the staff and volunteers of the organization. It will also make available Adidas clothing and Taylormade golf bags and accessories to ...
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Shock Doctor is sponsoring the English Saracens rugby team with...
Shock Doctor is sponsoring the English Saracens rugby team with its mouthguards for the next five years
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As an official sponsor, New Balance welcomed more than 18,000...
As an official sponsor, New Balance welcomed more than 18,000 runners at the Vitality British 10K London Run, on Sunday July 13. The annual race saw participants run the iconic route through some of London's most famous landmarks. New Balance treated runners and spectators alike to special incentives including access ...
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Joma has signed a contract to act as the technical...
Joma has signed a contract to act as the technical supplier of the Granada CF football team during the 2014/15 season
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Adidas Action Sports presented a new outsole for skateboarding shoes...
Adidas Action Sports presented a new outsole for skateboarding shoes in July at the Bright show held in Berlin. The new cold resistant cushioning system, “boost,” is implemented in one new model, available in two different colors from February 2015. The cushioning system was originally used for the snowboarding segment. ...
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Adidas has signed an endorsement deal with Andrew Wiggins, the...
Adidas has signed an endorsement deal with Andrew Wiggins, the 19-year-old number one NBA pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a reported guaranteed fee of $2 million a year
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After more than a year of development, Outnorth, the Swedish...
After more than a year of development, Outnorth, the Swedish online retailer, is launching its own private label, Urberg. The idea is to fill price and product gaps rather than the production of a full range of sports clothing. Outnorth wants Urberg to be a stable and durable brand of ...
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Quiksilver has signed several new licensing agreements for its various...
Quiksilver has signed several new licensing agreements for its various brands, some of which are limited to the Americas. The products covered by these contracts will be available in Quiksilver's retail stores and e-commerce sites. A new global licensing agreement with Euroglass and its Equity Bell subsidiary allows them to ...
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Amer Sports' Winter Sports Operations have received the Austrian Phoenix...
Amer Sports' Winter Sports Operations have received the Austrian Phoenix 2014 waste management award for their production site in Altenmarkt, Austria. The Austrian Water and Waste Management Association (ÖWAV) presented the annual award for the 13th time to companies that are particularly innovative in the area of environmental protection and ...
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Dakine has announced the launch of its first-ever surf apparel...
Dakine has announced the launch of its first-ever surf apparel collection for spring 2015. The 35-year-old American outdoor brand is known for its backpacks, bags, gloves and accessories for surf, skate, snowboard, ski, mountain bike, windsurf and kite. The new line of surf apparel focuses on men's board shorts and ...
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Décathlon has announced the termination of a sponsorship deal with...
Décathlon has announced the termination of a sponsorship deal with Camille Muffat for its private brand of swimwear, Nabaiji, because the Olympic champion is ending her professional career for personal reasons. Two other swimming professionals, Fabien Gilot and Fabrice Pellerin, continue to endorse Nabaiji.
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Under Armour is said to have discussed the possibility of...
Under Armour is said to have discussed the possibility of collaborating with Samsung in the area of wearable technologies. UA's chief executive, Kevin Plank, reportedly met the son of Samsung's chairman, Lee Kun Hee, to discuss this topic. Such a combination would be a counterpoint to the long-standing alliance between ...
