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Sport 2000 CEOs on AI in retail
Sport 2000’s CEOs Margit Gosau and Irina Andorfer discuss how AI assistants are shifting retail from search-based discovery to conversation-driven commerce.
Footasylum raises credit facility to £60m
UK streetwear retailer targets Leeds, Glasgow and Merthyr Tydfil with new stores, while upgrading two flagship Manchester locations.
Changes in Spain enabling Sprinter to expand
The JD Sports-owned chain is accelerating into the space abandoned by Intersport, with 70 stores planned by 2028.
Sport 2000 posts 8.2% growth, beating the market
The international retail service organization grew at more than double the market rate, driven by outdoor and running specialization.
Decathlon uses MediaMarkt to speed up Germany push
French sporting goods chain adds MediaMarktSaturn to its concession roster as it targets 150 German stores by end of 2027.
Quicks Archery enters administration
The 76-year-old UK specialist, which sponsored Team GB archers at Paris 2024, has appointed an administrator as orders face delays.
Pádel Nuestro opens flagship in Barcelona
The world’s largest padel distributor positions its new flagship directly across from Tennis-Point’s Barcelona store.
Anta to open a first US store
The world’s third-largest sportswear brand marks its US retail debut 13 February with NBA All-Stars at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Hervis sold to Snipes founder consortium
One of Central Europe’s leading sports retailers changes hands as Snipes founder Sven Voth and Factory Berlin’s Udo Schloemer acquire chain from Spar.
PSG plants its flag in Hong Kong
Paris Saint-Germain has launched its first permanent retail space in Hong Kong partnering with Fanatics China to reach its second-largest Asian fan base.
Adidas, Nike, UA get floors to themselves at El Corte Inglés, Puerta del Sol
Spanish retailer dedicates entire building to sportswear, with major brands getting dedicated floors and expanded sneaker selection.
Xtep goes multi-channel in Malaysia
Xtep forms joint venture with Bonia Corporation in Malaysia, opening flagship store at Mid Valley Megamall as part of Southeast Asia expansion strategy.
Australian Open tests event-driven retail model
Tennis Australia’s Fed Square pop-up blends merchandise, art, and activations to test if temporary retail can extend major events beyond venue gates.
Agilitas Sports launches India’s first big-box store
Vertically integrated sportswear company Agilitas Sports opened its first 34,000-square-foot SportsYard store in Bengaluru on Jan. 7.
Sports Emotion opens seventh basketball store
Spanish retailer opens seventh basketball store, solidifying its position as Spain’s leading basketball retailer.
JD Group brings Fluent Commerce to Hibbett USA
JD Group is rolling out Fluent Commerce’s distributed-order-management (DOM) solution across Hibbett’s thousand or so US stores to power omnichannel fulfilment.
On opens first Spain store in Madrid
Swiss sportswear brand On has opened its first Spanish store in Madrid’s Salamanca district, covering 250 square metres over two floors.
Nike opens women-focused London store
Nike has launched a new women-focused concept store on London’s King’s Road, expanding its commitment to women’s sport and personalized retail experiences.
Shein opens first Paris store
Shein has opened its first permanent store in Paris amid protests and police presence, facing a backlash against ultra-fast fashion.
Metro Brands bets on sports and streetwear
Metro Brands has launched MetroActiv for athletic footwear and is expanding its Foot Locker and New Era partnerships.
Anta debuts in France
Chinese sportswear leader Anta opens its first store in Paris, marking a major step in its global expansion.
A new mall in Bolzano
The new Highstreet Gallery houses over 80 local and international brands.
Sports Direct’s immersive Liverpool flagship
Sports Direct’s new Liverpool flagship includes Everlast Gyms+, HYROX Performance Centre and immersive brand zones.
Beckham x BOSS Shanghai Pop-Up
Beckham and BOSS debut their FW25 collaboration with an immersive pop-up in Shanghai, highlighting how Beckham’s fashion empire is expanding.
Parisian fashion up in arms over Shein
A French fashion collective has launched a petition to prevent Shein from opening at Paris’s BHV Marais department store.
Troubled Intersport Spain establishes new subsidiary
The new entity is headquartered in Madrid, rather than Barcelona.
Shein to open physical stores
Shein will be opening physical stores as of November, starting in Europe.
Change of CEO at Sports Emotion
Carlos Sánchez Broto is stepping down as CEO of the Spanish sporting-goods retailer.
Sprinter on course with store openings
Next year should be even more expansive, with 20 openings planned
XXL continues at five locations in the Nordics
XXL believes that the extension is an important signal from their new owner, Fraser’s Group, who took ower the majority ownership of XXL in May 2025.
Another Absolute Run store has opened
The new location in downtown Waterloo combines the best of two worlds on approximately 200 sqm: cycling and running.
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