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News briefsTennis-Point finds new owner
According to SGI USA, Fromuth Racquet Sports, a Pennsylvania-based racquet sports wholesaler and retailer, has reached an agreement to acquire e-tailer Tennis-Point on undisclosed terms to expand into the tennis e-commerce space. Tennis-Point will initially operate as an independent company and will retain the same name and contact details. All ...
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ArticleIndian TechnoSport raises 1.75bn rupees
Indian sportswear brand TechnoSport has raised 1.75 billion Indian rupees ( €19.32 million) from investment fund A91 Partners. The company plans to use the fresh capital to improve its production capacities, focus on digital brand development and strengthen its marketing activities. “With this support, we are poised to scale our ...
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ArticleGolden Goose plans IPO in Milan in June
Italian luxury brand Golden Goose said that it plans to hold an initial public offering (IPO) on the Milan stock exchange consisting of existing shares held by Astrum, its sole shareholder, and newly issued shares stemming from a capital increase. The brand will use the proceeds of the capital hike ...
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ArticleNidecker Group acquires iconic skate brands, expands legacy in action sports
The Nidecker Group has announced the acquisition of the skate brands Etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo from Sole Technology. The deal sees Sole Tech’s founder, Pierre André Senizergues, remain CEO while retaining a minority interest in the brands. Under the leadership of Senizergues, the brands have become pioneers in the ...
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News briefsInter Milan changes hands
Funds under the management of Oaktree Capital have swept in to take control of the Serie A football club Inter Milan. The club’s previous majority owner, Suning Holdings (headquartered in Nanjing, China), has failed to repay the outstanding balance on a loan from Oaktree that matured on May 21. That ...
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News briefsImperial acquires Pukka, bolsters position in custom headwear market
Imperial, now under the ownership of CPC, announced the completion of its acquisition of Pukka, Inc., a custom headwear company based in Findlay, OH. Known for its designs in golf, action sports, and team sporting goods markets, Pukka’s existing management team and operational structure will remain intact. Todd Johnson, CEO ...
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News briefsWomen’s tennis and Saudi investment fund announce multi-year deal
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and Public Investment Fund (PIF) have unveiled a multi-year partnership that is meant to grow women’s professional tennis and inspire more women and girls around the world to take up the sport. As part of the agreement, PIF will become the first-ever naming partner of ...
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ArticleGaleria's investors pledge €100 million, seek restructuring, Sunday shopping and name change
According to media reports, Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof’s new owners are poised to inject up to €100 million into the company to revamp its remaining department stores over the next two to three years. The insolvent German department store chain sees Sunday shopping as a cornerstone of its restructuring efforts, according ...
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News briefsBorn Living Yoga seeks international expansion
Born Living Yoga is targeting €25 million in revenues and is planning to rely on international growth as a driving force behind the plan. The Madrid-based activewear and athleisure label generated €18 million in revenues in 2023. In an interview with FashionNetwork.com, co-founders Alvaro Roca and Arianne Puig explained that ...
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News briefsXtep selling K-Swiss, Palladium brands to Ding family
The purchase price of $151 million for K-Swiss and Palladium is 42 percent less than the $260 million that Xtep Intl. Holdings paid for the brands in 2019. Xtep said the K-Swiss/Palladium wholly-owned subsidiary, KP Global Investment, has accumulated over $100 million in operating losses since being acquired and a ...
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News briefsPeloton announces major workforce reduction amid financial struggles
In a move reflecting ongoing financial challenges, indoor training platform Peloton has revealed plans to cut 15 percent of its workforce, equating to approximately 400 positions, alongside the resignation of CEO Barry McCarthy. The company’s stock price has experienced a dramatic decline, plummeting from its peak of over $160 in ...
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News briefsJD Sports implements four-day office workweek for head office employees worldwide
JD Sports is implementing a new policy requiring all head office employees worldwide to return to the office at least four days a week, effective July 1. This decision will impact employees at the sports giant’s UK head office located in Bury. However, JD Sports will maintain flexibility based on ...
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News briefsLululemon to close Washington State distribution center, cuts over 100 jobs
On Monday, Lululemon, the Canadian athleisure brand, announced its decision to shut down its distribution center in Sumner, Washington, resulting in the termination of more than 100 employees. The closure, confirmed by a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state’s employment security department, will see layoffs commencing on ...
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ArticleJD Sports plans to acquire Hibbett in £899m deal, accelerating US expansion
JD Sports has announced its agreement to acquire US sportswear brand Hibbett for £899 million, aiming to accelerate its expansion in the United States. The move is expected to bolster JD Sports’ growth plans in North America, enhance its Complementary Concepts division, and strengthen its relationships with brand partners. Additionally, ...
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News briefsNike and USA Olympic athletes address controversy over women’s track and field kit
Nike and several USA Olympic athletes have responded to online backlash regarding the design of the women’s Team USA track and field kit. A photograph of the uniform sparked criticism, with many labeling it as “sexist” and “revealing.” The photograph, circulated by Citius Mag, compared the women’s high-cut bodysuits to ...
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News briefsNike’s headquarters to undergo major layoffs, impacting hundreds
Nike’s headquarters in Oregon will see significant layoffs affecting hundreds of employees by June, according to a WARN notice filed with the state of Oregon on April 19. Confirming its restructuring plans, Nike revealed that by June 28, approximately 740 employees will have been impacted by two rounds of layoffs. ...
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News briefsNHL announces sale of Arizona Coyotes, Utah franchise to emerge
The National Hockey League (NHL) has confirmed the sale of the Arizona Coyotes franchise, paving the way for a new team to emerge in Utah. Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), renowned for owning the Utah Jazz in the National Basketball League and Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer, will take ...
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ArticleCourt approves BowFlex purchase agreement
The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey has approved the sale of the acquired assets of Bowflex, Inc. under the terms of the previously announced stalking horse asset purchase agreement between Bowflex and Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., the parent company of the Matrix fitness equipment brand. ...
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News briefsNike unveils new innovation cycle in preparation for Olympics
Nike’s latest innovation push follows CEO John Donahoe’s recent acknowledgment of the brand’s need to enhance its product innovation pipeline, citing it was “not performing at our potential.” The forthcoming products unveiled by Nike ahead of the Paris Olympics mark the commencement of a multiyear innovation drive, introducing “game-changing innovations” ...
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ArticleUS sporting goods imports decline sharply in Q1
The first quarter of this year witnessed a continued downturn in imports to the US of footwear, apparel, and equipment, marking a significant decline compared to the same period last year. According to the latest data from the ITC database, the declared customs value dropped by 33 percent to $3,687.1 ...
