All articles by Claudia Klingelhöfer – Page 3
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News briefsOaxaca to sue Adidas, alleging misuse of traditional sandal design
Shoe manufacturer Adidas has collaborated with designer Willy Chavarría to create a sandal inspired by indigenous footwear, and the Mexican Minister of Culture has announced plans to file a lawsuit against them.
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ArticleWhat the European Accessibility Act means for sporting goods companies
Companies operating in the EU face new legal obligations to make their digital offerings accessible to people with disabilities.
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ArticleAnta-Reebok: Strategic fit or speculation? What we know so far
Rumors of Reebok’s potential acquisition by China’s Anta Sports are gaining momentum. We have summarized the most important points.
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News briefsQ36.5 launches running apparel line for multisport athletes
Italian cycling apparel brand Q36.5 has introduced its first dedicated running collection.
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News briefsJohn Donahoe has a new role
The former Nike CEO will now be working in an academic environment.
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Case StudyAsics Analysis – A sound brand in a sound company
Asics seems almost unaffected by the current crisis. With the help of Asics documents, we analyze the company’s path to success.
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News briefsArtie Starrs to depart as CEO of Topgolf
Topgolf Callaway Brands is searching for a replacement.
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News briefsPuma appoints Andreas Hubert as COO
The new chief operating officer comes from a well-known competitor.
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ArticleOlympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies at 31
Alpine athlete and former biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has died. The 31-year-old German died in a rockfall while climbing Laila Peak in Pakistan’s Karakorum Mountains. The news was confirmed by her management on Dahlmeier’s Instagram channel.
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News briefsGap appoints Nike veteran Maggie Gauger as CEO of Athleta
Gap has named Maggie Gauger as global brand president and CEO of its women’s activewear brand Athleta
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News briefsDecathlon joins FESI to strengthen EU-level industry representation
Decathlon has joined the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) as a member.
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News briefsSkechers responds to Kizik patent lawsuit
Skechers has rejected allegations of patent infringement brought by HandsFree Labs, the parent company of rival brand Kizik.
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News briefsNike-branded plane marks Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory
Nike celebrated the England women’s national football team’s successful title defence with a few powerful marketing moves.
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News briefsKizik and HandsFree Labs sue Skechers over patent infringement
HandsFree Labs and its footwear brand Kizik have filed a lawsuit against Skechers.
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News briefsAmazon pauses global Google Shopping ads
The online giant has exited global Google Shopping ads, shifting the dynamics for advertisers throughout key international markets.
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News briefsThe Mountain Studio grows sales by 44% but swings to loss
Marcel Hirscher’s company presents mixed financial figures and wants to become a truly year-round brand.
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News briefsPuma cuts 2025 outlook after Q2 net loss of €247m
The German sports company is struggling with the difficult geopolitical situation and weakness in key regions.
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News briefsMark Pinger appointed brand director at Arena
Pinger is a former Olympic swimmer and an experienced executive in the swimwear and sports industry.
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News briefsAntitrust review period extended for Foot Locker - Dick’s partnership
Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods have agreed to voluntarily extend the waiting period to their proposed strategic partnership.