All Corporations articles – Page 15
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News briefsMichele Kang launches global multi-team women’s football organization
The world’s first global multi-team women’s football organization is set to bring unprecedented investment into the sport if Korean-American businesswoman, philanthropist, investor and owner of several sports teams, Michele Kang, has her way.
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ArticleGaleria’s insolvency proceedings completed, restart under own management
The insolvency proceedings of the German department store chain, formerly Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof, have been successfully concluded after almost seven months with the implementation of an insolvency plan.
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ArticleWant your team to stay? Own it
After the Oakland Ballers have secured $2 million in start-up funding from nearly 50 local investors, fans are now asked to pitch in to help keep the baseball team in the Bay Area.
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News briefsPIF seeks 50 percent of Selfridges
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has reportedly offered to raise its stake in the department store chain.
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News briefsHibbett now under JD Sports Fashion’s umbrella
JD Sports Fashion completed the acquisition of Alabama-based sports fashion retailer Hibbett, Inc. on July 25, after Hibbett shareholders approved the deal at a special meeting on July 19 and all other outstanding conditions were met. “The completion of our acquisition of Hibbett is an important strategic milestone for us ...
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News briefsJapanese financial institutions to sell $1.2 billion in Asics stock
A group of Japanese financial entities, including 15 banks and investment funds, plans to sell 73,916,500 shares of Asics’ common stock at 2,442.5 Japanese Yen (€14.60) per share through a secondary offering. This move comes after a remarkable year for the Japanese sportswear company, with its stock price surging over ...
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ArticleSkidata sold to Swedish Assa Abloy group
Swiss-American Kudelski Group has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Skidata business after 23 years to Swedish Assa Abloy.
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News briefsShareholders approve sale of Hibbett to JD Sports
JD Sports has cleared the final hurdle in its $1.1bn takeover of US sports retailer Hibbett Sports.
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News briefsOnitsuka Tiger celebrates on Champs-Elysées
Days before the 2024 Summer Games begin, Onitsuka Tiger will start celebrating its 75th anniversary at the Hôtel Onitsuka Tiger in Paris.
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ArticleMeta reportedly wants 5% in Essilux to develop smart glass business
According to media reports, Meta is in talks to acquire a 5% stake in Essilor-Luxottica, just a few days after the eyewear group announced the takeover of Supreme.
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News briefsTottenham Hotspur in crypto sponsorship
Tottenham Hotspur has announced a global brand partnership with the crypto company Kraken.
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ArticleEssilux steps out of line and acquires Supreme, and a med-tech company
The Italian-French group EssilorLuxottica has announced the acquisition of Supreme from VF Corporation. Essilux and streetwear - how do they complement each other? The company also announced the acquisition of the supplier of medical devices Heidelberg Engineering.
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News briefsHanesBrands to downsize headquarters after Champion sale
North Carolinian Triad Business Journal has obtained a memo revealing that HanesBrands will move from its Hanes Mill Road campus to the Park Building in downtown Winston-Salem early next year. This is part of a plan to downsize after the company has sold Champion to Authentic Brands Group. The new ...
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ArticleAfter disappointing Q2 report – XXL’s CEO: “We will cut more in 2024”
SGI Europe spoke to XXL’s CEO Freddy Sobin soon after the company released its Q2 report for 2024, which the company called ”disappointing.”
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News briefsSportsshoes.com and Adidas announces a three-year sponsorship deal
Adidas and Sportsshoes.com have announced a joint three-year sponsorship deal with the British Milers’ Club (BMC), the UK’s largest athletics club.
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ArticleDecathlon sets up new business entity for investments in future-oriented companies
Decathlon announced the creation of Decathlon Pulse, a wholly-owned, independent entity within the group that will invest in “innovative people and businesses” that share the company’s values and commitment.
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ArticleChampion expands global Creators Program with focus on design and designers
Champion has expanded its Creators Program as part of the “Champion What Moves You” campaign, which the brand launched in September 2023.
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News briefsRawlings announces trade-in program for customers
Sidelineswap, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for new and used sporting goods, and Rawlings, a longtime leader in diamond sports, announce a comprehensive resale partnership.
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News briefsCrypto company Kraken and Atlético de Madrid sign sponsorship deal
Crypto platform Kraken is sponsoring La Liga club Atlético Madrid for the 2024/25 season.
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ArticleApparel manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel acquires British software company Unmade
Unmade, a London-based scaleup, has been acquired by Bangkok, Thailand-based apparel manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel. UnmadeOS, Unmade’s platform, uses patented automation and visualization technologies to enable brands to offer bespoke clothing on demand. Existing customers include sportswear brands such as New Balance and Decathlon as well as fashion brands such as ...
