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361 Degrees expands distribution partnership in Spain
Andalusian distributor, VC Sport, is to be the new distribution partner of technical basketball shoes from Chinese-based sporting brand 361 Degrees, according to CMD Sport. This is in addition to the brand’s technical shoes, which VC Sport has been distributing since 2017. Owner and head of the company, Roberto Canalesis ...
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TrusTrace releases a second industry playbook featuring Asics
TrusTrace has released its second industry playbook, The Traceability Roadmap: A practical, step-by-step guide to implementing traceability in supply chains. With the free Traceability Roadmap, businesses can find out how to define needs, set goals, outcomes, success indicators, and return on investment to ensure cross-functional buy-in. The ...
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Klutch Athletics by New Balance launches in 100 stores in the U.S.
Source: New Balance Chase Young signs on as first ambassador for Klutch Athletics by New Balance Klutch Athletics, the brand of American star agent Rich Paul, has launched in 100 U.S. retail locations at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, JD Sports, DTLR and Snipes, Front Office Sports ...
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JD Sports to expand into Middle East
JD Sports Fashion will open around 50 stores in the Middle East after agreeing to its first-ever franchise deal with Dubai-based global retailing, distributing and manufacturing company GMG, according to Reuters. The doors, to be situated in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Egypt, will be a large ...
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Precor and Stages Cycling announce global distribution partnership
Precor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Peloton, and Stages Cycling, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial indoor bicycles, power meters and cycling computers, announced that they intend to enter into a “strategic global distribution agreement that will expand the availability and reach of Stages Cycling products to new markets and customers.” ...
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A pádel headhunter and consultant surveys the court
Fernando Blanca has given CMDsport a tour of the world of pádel from his perspective as director general of the specialized headhunting agency Padel Recruits and director of marketing and international business development at the consultancy World of Padel. The state of the sport overall is “good,” with steady growth ...
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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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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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New Adidas Eyewear sales specialist for DACH
Eyewear manufacturer Marcolin announced the hiring of Richard Schott as the new Sales Specialist for Adidas Eyewear in the Germany, Austria and Switzerland region. Schott has more than 30 years of experience in the sports industry, from retail to purchasing to sales. For the past 23 years, he has been ...
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Nobis expands into China via joint venture
Nobis Inc, a Canadian outerwear and accessories brand available in over 35 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, announced its joint venture with Shenzhen-based multi-brand fashion group ShenZhen Ellassay Fashion Co. as part of Nobis’ global expansion strategy. The strategic alliance leverages the strengths of both ...
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Frasers to launch Sports Direct in Indonesia via joint venture
Frasers Group subsidiary Frasers Group Asia Sdn Bhd (FGA) will bring Sports Direct to Indonesia via a joint venture with local retailer PT MAP Active, which acquired Foot Locker stores in Singapore and Malaysia earlier this year. The British company said the collaboration is the first step in a regional ...
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On aims to make brand more complex
Swiss company On Holding, which raised its fiscal 2023 sales forecast by 2 percent to at least $1.9 billion last month, remains committed to building a complex, multibillion-dollar sportswear brand that focuses on the premium segment and is not overdistributed. The Swiss group’s co-CEOs, Martin Hoffman and Marc Maurer, provided ...
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Skechers announces progress on inventory and international business
At Deutsche Bank’s Global Consumer Conference, Skechers told investors that demand, traffic and conversion rates remain healthy. However, the lingering impact of the summer 2022 retail inventory build is still expected to be a headwind for the rest of 2023. The U.S. wholesale market has helped support the bottom line ...
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VF begins operations at new distribution center in California
Colorado-based VF Corporation has launched its new distribution center in Ontario, California, employing approximately 550 people during peak periods. The new 111,500 sqm facility is VF’s largest and most efficient distribution center within the group’s worldwide network of 46 distribution centers. The center’s annual shipping capacity of 76 million units ...
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Mammut CEO: “We don’t want to give up our roots”
Its popularity within the gorpcore movement will not influence the direction of Mammut, says CEO Heiko Schäfer: “We are not a fashion brand.”
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FitFlop partners with new distributors to support global expansion
Shortly after receiving a new $30 million, 5-year revolving credit facility from independent lender Aurelius Finance Company to support its long-term growth ambitions, London-based footwear company FlipFlop announced that it has secured several new global distribution partners to support its growth: Spain: Albion 1897 Canada: Slavin+Raphael Eastern Europe: Orbico ...
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Latest deal in Finnish ski industry could be a game changer
Two ski factories in Finland have landed a deal of over €10m. We bring you the details and what this means for the industry and consumers.
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Michelin Soles expands to the US
JV International Srl, an Italian manufacturer of engineered soles and worldwide licensee of Michelin Soles, has expanded to the USA to further expand its global presence. Founded in 2013, the Italian company has already been able to strengthen its presence on two important continents for the development of footwear: Europe ...
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Adidas to sell Russian business
Adidas mulls selling its Russian business to another foreign investor or passing it to local management, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported, citing sources on the local market. One of the sources claimed that the eventual target is to relaunch the 100 most profitable stores, which have stood idle since October 2022. ...
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OrganoTex and Abacus Sportswear to bring eco-aftercare to golf retailers
Swedish “cleantech” company OrganoClick’s brand OrganoTex and Swedish brand and waterproof material specialist Abacus Sportswear are to collaborate together to bring the OrganoTex product range to golf retailers. Dormy, Sweden’s largest golf retailer, is the first result of the partnership and will launch OrganoTex in selected stores and online in ...