HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • XXL leaves the stock exchange and asks suppliers for a deadline
  • Analysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q1 2025
  • As ‘Win Now’ strategy gains traction, Nike’s Q4 FY25 likely hits a low
  • Head takes over Aqualung Group
  • Q3 sales for KMD Brands decline, e-commerce grows
  • Lager 157 made €43m in profit 2024
  • Sellpy grew 35% in 2024 but is unprofitable
  • Bosideng grows by double digits, with focus on functional fashion and AI
  • Syre partners with Target, Houdini and Gap to produce reused polyester
  • Intersport Nordic transaction completed
  • Allbirds announces financing strategy to support growth
  • Decathlon in technology collaboration with British Rheon
  • EU Green Claims Directive is dead, for now
  • Swedish sports industry survey predicts positive summer 2025 prospects
  • WFSGI and SFIA in joint statement for keeping sports equipment affordable

 

Financial
El Corte Inglés

Corporate
Accell Group, Aqualung, Bruno Cercley, Lululemon, New Wave, Sport 2000

People
Adidas India, Amer, Italian Olympic Committee, PGA Tour, VF, Zalando

Retail
Fútbol Emotion, JD Sports, Saucony

Consumer
Women’s football

CSR & Sustainability
Circulose, H&M, Indian circular fiber, VF Foundation

Manufacture
Anta, Italian footwear

Brands
Adidas, Balena Science, Boa, BVB, Coats Footwear, Head, Macron, On, Puma, Stella McCartney

Legal
Munich, Nike, Nox, Peak Ski Company, The Shoe Surgeon

Events
Paris 2024