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News briefs326,000 tickets for Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has revealed the details regarding the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on the Seine in Paris, confirming that 326,000 tickets will be sold or distributed for the event. Contrary to earlier speculation of larger attendance figures, Darmanin clarified that the reduced capacity aligns with security ...
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News briefsDecathlon expands retail footprint in the Philippines
Decathlon is expanding its retail presence in the Philippines with the opening of a new store in Cebu, inaugurated on March 1. Besides this new store, Decathlon’s presence in the Philippines also includes stores in Fairview, North Edsa, Antipolo City, Pasig City, Ermita, Mall of Asia, Clark, and Laguna. The ...
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News briefsLululemon releases collection by and for women, for 6-day ultramarathon
Lululemon introduces new products developed for female athletes, co-created by 10 female athletes from the brand’s global ambassador collective. The 36 new products ensure they meet the demands of the brand’s own first-of-its-kind ultramarathon for women, titled Further, which begins March 6, just ahead of International Women’s Day. Designed to ...
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News briefsAllbirds with new distribution partners in Australasia and Japan
US-based sustainable footwear and apparel company Allbirds Inc. entered agreements with distributor partners in Australasia and Japan. With the completion of these two agreements, Allbirds has transitioned four international regions from direct selling to a distributor model. The shift from a direct go-to-market model to a third-party distributor model is ...
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News briefsCEO out at Intersport Spain
The board of directors for Intersport Spain has removed Intersport Spain CEO (director general) Ángel Solores, according to Diffusion Sport and others. The change in management is apparently intended to effect a change of management – one that will make a three-year strategic plan, for 2024–27, a priority. To carry ...
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News briefsBlue Tomato expands presence in Italy: three new stores opened
After entering the Italian market with the opening of its very first store in Trento last May, Austria-based board sports and lifestyle specialist Blue Tomato, part of US-based Zumiez, has opened three more stores in Milan, Bergamo and Udine before the end of 2023. With over 850 employees and more ...
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News briefsAdidas launches foundation to drive social and environmental impact
Adidas introduces the Adidas Foundation, an initiative aimed at consolidating and amplifying the company’s commitment to community impact. The Adidas Foundation is structured around three key pillars: “People,” “Planet,” and “Relief.” This means that the foundation will implement programs focused on anti-discrimination, sport for development, and inclusive access to sports ...
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News briefsOn launches tennis apparel and shoe line with Roger Federer
On, the high-performance sportswear brand unveils two significant additions to its product lineup: a tennis apparel line and “The Roger Clubhouse Pro footwear,” a collaboration with former pro tennis player Roger Federer, who has been a stakeholder in the Swiss company since 2019. The brand officially celebrated its entry into ...
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News briefsDeckers reveals new sneaker brand
Ahnu, a brand new division of Deckers Brands, entered the market with the launch of its debut capsule, featuring the Sequence 1 sneaker. Ahnu’s goal is to create timeless designs for all-day wear, and it wants to appeal to individuals who embrace an active lifestyle. Dave Powers, President and CEO ...
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ArticleTechnical apparel will fuel Amer Sports’ growth in FY24
Thirty-four days after raising $1.365 billion in an NYSE IPO, Amer Sports conducted its first earnings call as a public company yesterday. While the Arc’teryx, Salomon and Wilson parent delivered Q4 revenues some $20 million above expectations, the quarterly loss was wider than expected. Amre’s shares finished the trading day ...
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News briefsThe pickleball league merger is complete
The Carvana PPA Tour and MLP (Major League Pickleball) by Margaritaville have completed their merger into a “unified and definitive professional pickleball holding company,” with the help of $75 million from private-equity firm SC Holdings, D.C. Pickleball Team owner Al Tylis, PPA Tour owners Tom Dundon and the Pardoe family, ...
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News briefsStockX launches shopping experience on Apple Vision Pro
The online marketplace StockX has rolled out its own shopping experience on Apple’s newly debuted spatial computer, Apple Vision Pro, via a proprietary app. This immersive platform boasts a range of features, including a virtual sneaker showcase featuring 3D models, live market data, and a unique “Shop the Look” function ...
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News briefsMerger creates WSR: USA’s leading winter sports retail network
A merger in the winter sports retail sector has resulted in the formation of the USA’s largest network of specialty retailers, marking a significant milestone for snowsports enthusiasts across the country. Winter Sports Retailers Inc. (WSR), born out of the consolidation of Ski Specialty Limited (SSL) and Snowsports Merchandising Corporation ...
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News briefsFootasylum CEO Bown transitions to consultancy role, Pujolar named successor
Barry Bown, CEO of Footasylum, is set to transition into a consultancy role with Aurelius, the company’s owner. Bown was CEO for nearly six years and during his tenure he saw significant growth, with the company’s revenue climbing by 7 percent to £320 million (approx. €374m) and Ebitda reaching an ...
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News briefsNew pádel show in Portugal
Portugal will be getting its first international trade show for pádel this year. Expo Padel World is scheduled for June 29–30 at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. It will cover both B2B and B2C in the product, equipment, games, infrastructure and service sectors. It is otherwise built on three pillars: ...
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ArticleAcushnet pleased with golf’s resilience across the EMEA
Acushnet Holdings, the Titleist, FootJoy and Kjus parent, is impressed with golf’s resilience across the region, particularly in the UK, despite experiencing a 1.4 percent constant-currency decline in FY23 EMEA sales to $314.7 million when up against 20 percent growth in FY22. In Q4, the group’s EMEA sales dropped by ...
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News briefsHohenstein develops specific sports bra test method
Hohenstein, a German provider of textile testing and a founding member of Oeko-Tex, announced the development of a new test method that is said to scientifically measure the support level of sports bras, an advancement from “previously subjective claim,” the company said. The new method creates reproducible, independent results without ...
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News briefsXponential Fitness operating income rises by 15 percent in Q4
Xponential Fitness, the global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, which is forecasting 550 new studio openings this year and a 31 percent increase in adjusted Ebitda, reported a 15 percent increase in operating income to $2.95 million for the period ended Dec. 31. The net loss was $9.1 million as ...
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News briefsSaucony appoints a new head for the Iberian peninsula
Saucony has a new head for Spain and Portugal. Wim Steenman will take charge over the Iberian peninsula.
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News briefsPuma celebrates inspiring women with Shapeluxe collection
Puma has introduced a new training collection to celebrate women who defy expectations, dubbed Shapeluxe. The collection features high performance pieces that are said to seamlessly move with the wearer thanks to Lycra Adaptiv materials. The Shapeluxe collection comprises low support and medium support bras, seamless tights (high waist fit, ...
