E-Commerce and DTC
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ArticleSpartoo’s H1 revenues drop 8.2% but debt falls 44%
Domestic sales declined 14% while the international business inched up 1.2%.
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ArticleOpenAI announces the ‘next era of commerce’
OpenAI’s enabling of direct shopping in ChatGPT and what it means for European retail.
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ArticleFootway invests in logistics center and launches new service
The purchase of Ecom Team’s bankrupt estate brings new opportunities for the footwear e-com specialist.
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News briefsBoozt names Sofia Issakainen Women’s Director
The Nordic e-commerce group has appointed a seasoned fashion executive to lead its largest fashion category.
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News briefseBay raises full-year guidance
The e-commerce platform reports better-than-expected growth across regions and increases its revenue and earnings guidance for 2025.
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Market ReportsExclusive data: How Chinese consumers shop for outdoor apparel online
Explore key insights from the 2024–25 China Outdoor Apparel: 2024–25 Ecomm Report, including platform shifts, premiumization trends, and brand strategies from Nike, Anta and Hoka One.
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News briefsShein fined $700k in California
Shein must fork over $700,000 as part of a settlement with California’s Napa, Sonoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco counties because of what law enforcement describes as “unlawful shipping delays.” California prosecutors unveiled the settlement on Wednesday, tying a bow around a complaint which alleged the fast-fashion giant broke the ...
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ArticleFirst stores for DTC footwear brand Oofos
An Oofos location in Virginia has opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.
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ArticleFanatics and FC Internazionale in long-time partnership
The companies will implement Fanatics’ vertical commerce model, local expertise, and global infrastructure, to raise the sell-through of FC Internazionale products worldwide
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Market ReportsExclusive data: How chinese consumers shop for sports footwear online
Explore key insights from the 2024–25 China Sports Footwear Ecomm Report, including platform shifts, premiumisation trends, and brand strategies from Nike, Anta and Hoka One.
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C-Suite InterviewAsics EMEA CEO Unbehaun on the success story of running and how Asics benefits from it
Running is simple, accessible, and affordable, says Asics EMEA CEO Carsten Unbehaun. This is an important part of the truth. But why does Asics in particular achieve record sales year after year despite growing competition? Carsten Unbehaun, CEO Asics EMEA explains.
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ArticleSEO, social media and post purchase: e-commerce study compares DTC and retail
Sport 2000 Germany’s new study reveals the challenges in e-commerce in the sporting goods sector.
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News briefsBoozt doubles its lay-offs to 20% of its workforce
Twenty percent, instead of ten, lost their jobs as Boozt increased its use of AI.
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ArticleBoozt moves headquarters from Sweden
Boozt, one of the leading Nordic online department stores, plans to establish its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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ArticleShein says it conducts 2 million product safety tests annually
Fast-fashion giant claims commitment to safety and sustainability, but questions remain.
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ArticleHoliday online shopping sets new record in the US – sporting goods up big
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2024, consumers reportedly spent $241.4 billion online, an increase of 8.7 percent year-over-year. This makes a new record for e-commerce sales for the holiday selling period in the US.
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ArticleOutlook 2025: Chances for the sporting goods industry
What does 2025 have in store for the sporting goods industry? Our comprehensive analysis finds six opportunities for growth.
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News briefsBauer Hockey teams up with Atobi
After partnerships with clients like Nike, Asics and Intersport, Danish company Atobi has partnered with hockey brand Bauer to boost wholesale business and strengthen the Bauer community.
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ArticleAdidas lifts FY guidance after another strong quarter
Citing current brand momentum and better-than-expected results in Q3 ended Sept. 30, Adidas increased its FY24 guidance for a second consecutive period. The German group is now forecasting about 10 percent currency-neutral sales this fiscal year, up from a prior outlook of a high-single-digit rate and €1.2 billion in ...
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ArticleWildberries finalizes a high-profile merger
Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has merged with outdoor advertising firm Russ Group to form a new retail platform.
