E-Commerce and DTC – Page 10
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ArticleU.S. and European e-com aggregators join forces
Source: SellerX SellerX co-founders Philipp Triebel (left) and Malte Horeyseck Berlin-based SellerX has signed an agreement to acquire Austin, Texas-based Elevate Brands, bringing together two major players in the e-commerce aggregator space. Both companies have established themselves as highly trusted and reputable partners for marketplace-based sellers in ...
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News briefsCanada Goose to open stores in Australia
Canada Goose is entering Australia in partnership with the Australian retail group Brand Collective, with plans to open stores in Melbourne and Sydney later this year. The partnership with Brand Collective is the company’s first foray into the luxury market. In addition, Canada Goose will establish an e-commerce platform and ...
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ArticleWeSports relaunches Keller Sports, enters partnership with Footway Group
WeSports has completed the acquisition of the trademarks, e-commerce platform and customer database of Keller Sports and KellerX. Facing financial challenges due to the impact of Covid-19, the German Keller Group – then the parent company of Keller Sports, Keller X, Keller Premium and Keller Smiles – filed for insolvency ...
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C-Suite InterviewCorinne Gensollen: Intersport is “entering a new era”
With more details of its “Grow Together Faster” plan released, we speak to Chair of Intersport International Corporation Corinne Gensollen
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ArticleHoka sales up 20% in FY24, further supporting Deckers’ growth
Deckers Brands expects Hoka will continue to lead sales growth in the current financial year, forecasting the brand will see a 20 percent increase in its top line after a 58.5 percent jump in the financial year that ended March 31. The majority of Hoka’s growth is expected to come ...
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ArticleThe best consumer-rated outdoor and cycling brands
Our latest exclusive big data analysis reveals which brands top the consumer ratings for outdoor and cycling brands from over 145,000 reviews
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News briefsDecathlon Sports Marketplace cooperates with Puma
At the end of 2020, Decathlon opened its website to other brands. The new online business model, “Decathlon Sports Marketplace,” has since offered brands and partners the opportunity to add their products online to Decathlon’s existing retail offering. In doing so, Decathlon aims not only to offer its partners a ...
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News briefsFewer retail stores in the Netherlands in 2023
On Jan. 1, 2023, there were 82,100 physical stores in the Netherlands, according to the Dutch Retail Association of Sporting Goods Suppliers (FGHS). That’s 1,600 fewer stores than a year earlier. This is the steepest decline since the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic, according to preliminary figures from the ...
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ArticleFarfetch reports Q1 loss, but GMV grows in key markets
Farfetch Limited, the Internet platform for luxury goods whose year-over-year SKU base grew to a record 17 million units from over 1,400 sellers in Q1, lost $174.3 million against a profit of $728.8 million in the period ended March 31. Revenues increased by 8.1 percent to $556.4 million from $514.8 ...
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News briefsSportsshoes.com opens new creative and tech center
British e-tailer SportsShoes.com, founded in 1982, has opened a new creative and technology center for 100 employees, designed by London-based architecture firm Bowman Riley. SportsShoes.com acquired an industrial facility next to its Shipley headquarters near Bradford in October 2022 for the purpose. The 1,000-sqm renovated production warehouse now houses the ...
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News briefseBay launches a “certified by brand” program
eBay has announced the launch of a new “Certified by Brand” program for brands and buyers located in the US, partnering directly with brands to scale their presence in the secondary market. Through the program, new, certified pre-owned, limited-edition or exclusive-only-on-eBay inventory will be available. The move is designed to ...
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News briefsFanatics and Sky Sports launch retail partnership
Digital retail platform Fanatics and TV broadcaster Sky Sports are launching a retail partnership to open a sports merchandise e-store that will be available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. This is a first for both partners, as Sky Sports has not previously had its own store, ...
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News briefseBay UK launches Carbon Academy with ClimatePartner
eBay UK has launched the Carbon Academy, an interactive and self-paced learning program developed in partnership with ClimatePartner. The tool is designed to help sellers engage in climate action while taking advantage of opportunities that arise from environmentally conscious behavior. Through the Carbon Academy, eBay UK sellers can learn ...
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News briefsFabletics selects Salesfloor to provide clienteling and virtual shopping solutions
Salesfloor, a Montréal-based mobile clienteling and virtual selling platform that combines immersive virtual shopping, clienteling and conversational AI, has announced the launch of its solution with California-based activewear brand Fabletics. The Salesfloor solution will enable Fabletics associates to personalize the customer experience both in-store and online by creating cross-channel conversations. ...
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ArticleGoogle tests product search optimization with generative AI
In a test, Google is using next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) to help consumers find products online. The pilot is currently underway in Search Labs, Google’s program where consumers can sign up to test new products and ideas the company is working on. Participants can try out some early-stage experiments and ...
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News briefsAdidas' new concept for Canadian outlet stores
Adidas has developed a new store concept to be rolled out in Canada, according to Retail Insider. “The Pulse” concept will be the German brand’s “premium factory outlet concept for the foreseeable future,” as vice president of retail for Canada Lesley Hawkins told the publication. The design is to include ...
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News briefsNew Oxford Street store for Under Armour
Under Armour is to open a new store on London’s Oxford Street this summer, according to Drapers. The new location comes after the opening of three new stores in England: Two London-based Brand House stores at Westfield Stratford City and Battersea Power Station, as well as a flagship store in ...
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Case StudyHow fostering a community brought success for Alpkit
Alpkit is reaping rewards from its event-based community. We look at how building a community can help generate and retain customers.
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News briefseBay’s latest appointment reflects its hope for potential in global emerging markets
eBay has announced the appointment of Vidmay Naini as General Manager for its Global Emerging Markets region, which includes Southeast Asia, India, Eastern Europe, Israel, Middle East, Africa, and Latin America; markets that eBay believes have a high potential for e-commerce export growth. The move is part of the global ...
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ArticleBrooks Running with 20% sales growth in Q1
After a record 2022, Brooks Running carried the momentum into the first quarter of 2023, reporting 20 percent year-over-year sales growth globally, including a record 32-percent increase in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In the first quarter, Brooks saw strong brand demand across all retail channels as ...
