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Fischer celebrates 100 years
Source: © Fischer Sports GmbH CEO Franz Föttinger (2024) Source: Archive Fischer Josef Fischer in 1959 Fischer is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The company was founded in 1924 by Joseph Fischer in Upper Austria, where the headquarters are still located today. From ...
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Joma looks to double or triple its sales
Joma is now in a position to double its sales in five years and perhaps triple them in what Diffusion Sport calls a reasonable period – this according to Marina López, its Managing Director and Marketing Chief. The Spanish brand has expanded its facilities in Portillo from 65,000 to 90,000 ...
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The Footwear Collective seeks to drive industry’s transformation towards circularity
Athletic and outdoor footwear brands Brooks Running, New Balance, On, Vibram, Crocs and Ecco, along with US lifestyle brand Reformation and US retailer Target, have partnered with EarthDNA to launch The Footwear Collective (TFC), a non-profit initiative dedicated to uniting the global footwear industry to accelerate the ...
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Infographics & Data
Sports equipment market 2022: Global revenue and market shares
Our infographic has the 2022 market sales and revenue numbers for 39 big names in Sporting Equipment for those who need the numbers fast.
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Infographics & Data
Sports apparel market 2022: Global revenue and market shares
Short on time, but want a summary of the global sports apparel market sales and revenue in 2022? Our infographic has the numbers for 29 big names.
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Market Analysis: The sports apparel market 2022
Our annual summary of the sports apparel market brings you global revenue and market-share development, and a regional breakdown of 29 companies.
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Athletic footwear market 2022: Global revenue and market shares
Short on time, but want a summary of the global athletic footwear market sales and revenue in 2022? Our infographic has the numbers for 25 big names.
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SGI Sporting Goods Scorecard Q2 2023
How did Apparel, Footwear, Equipment and Retail perform in the second quarter of 2023? Our Sporting Goods Industry Scorecard has the answer.
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Lacoste to double number of stores in India
French apparel brand Lacoste plans to open around 50 standalone stores in India over the next five years, Business Standard has reported, based on an interview with Lacoste’s CEO for the Asia-Pacific region, Marcus Meyer. The brand currently has 42 stores and seven digital marketplaces in India and plans to ...
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Infographics & Data
Sales of the biggest Athletic Apparel, Accesories and Footwear companies worldwide 2022
This week’s infographic comes from Statista, who compiled the Athletic Apparel, Accessories and Footwear sales figures for some of the biggest sporting goods companies worldwide, Jan. 2022 – Jan. 2023.
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On says it’s made “good progress” towards sustainability goals in 2022
Hot on the heels of its Q2 financial figures, On has released the company’s second most important set of numbers: its sustainability progress figures. The Impact Progress Report 2022 marks On’s third annual sustainability report. The company, which has as its dream “a future where everything we make is fossil-free ...
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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in numbers
How many goals? How many fouls? How many sponsors? How much revenue? Our latest infographic has all the numbers from the FIFA Women’s World Cup ’23
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Castore is Britain’s second fastest-growing company, according to the Sunday Times
Castore, the sportswear brand backed by tennis star Andy Murray, has been named the second fastest-growing private company in Britain, according to The Sunday Times Hundred 2023 rankings. Recruitment firm Join Talent tops the list. Castore experienced annual sales growth over three years of 285.8 percent, according to the figures ...
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Decathlon may want to make private labels more concise
According to French industry magazine Challenges, Decathlon is planning to consolidate its numerous private brands. According to the publication, CEO Barbara Martin-Coppola plans to reduce the number of brands from around 70 to 12, while the Decathlon brand will be expanded through a range of multi-sport products. A similar step ...
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SSU lands €150 million in funding, says worst of market disruptions are over
Signa Sports United (SSU), while bracing for less-than-stellar FY23 results impacted by macroeconomic headwinds and high industry inventory levels, is taking steps to generate €100 million in Ebitda savings by FY25 and less operational complexity in FY24 that will return it to profitable, long-term growth. Meanwhile, the Germany-based e-commerce company, ...
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Safilo, Hilfiger extend licensing agreement ahead of schedule until 2030
Italian Safilo Group announced the early renewal of its global licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections until Dec. 31, 2030. “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Safilo,“ commented Martijn ...
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OrthoLite appoints new GM for India
Source: OrthoLite India Vikash Bajargyan OrthoLite, the global leader in branded comfort footwear, announces the appointment of Vikash Bajargyan as the new General Manager of OrthoLite India (OIN). In his new position, Bajargyan will oversee OIN’s overall operations. This includes leading manufacturing and business development, as well ...
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Captain Fin to launch in Europe
Following last year’s acquisition of San Diego-based surf lifestyle and hardgoods brand Captain Fin Co. by Liberated Brands – the global master licensee for Volcom and Spyder – Captain Fin is to officially launch in Europe. The launch coincides with the revitalization of its apparel collection, now infused with sustainable ...
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Brand owners to get more flexibility in cross-border EU Trademark Infringement disputes
The latest ECJ ruling and what it means in practical terms for brand owners who intend to prosecute cross-border trademark infringements
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Puma revamps its metaverse
Puma has established a sequel to its original metaverse. Black Station made its debut in September of last year as part of the company’s Futrograde show at New York Fashion Week. It sold NFTs (“digital collectibles”) that could be redeemed for physical sneakers. The new Black Station 2 has “two ...