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ArticleOne week in – Communication strategies for European brands facing US policy shifts
Communication can be a powerful tool for resilience, adaption and growth, says Chris Goddard.
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ArticleAsics President in interview: ‘Our sales will lift 50% to $6.4bn by 2030’
As Asics makes a final push toward its aim of leading the Japanese, US and European running-shoe markets this year, President Mitsuyuki Tominaga is looking further ahead to lift sales by 50 percent from last year to over 1 trillion yen ($6.4bn) by 2030.
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ArticleLatest on the OutDoor show in Munich: ‘Momentum builds, but it is not yet guaranteed’
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) shared the latest updates on the evolution of the OutDoor trade show, formerly known as “OutDoor by ISPO.”
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Article12% stake in Golden Goose for Alibaba co-founder
Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm and family office founded by Joe Tsai, has acquired a 12% stake in Golden Goose. Oliver Weisberg, Blue Pool Capital’s CEO, will join Golden Goose’s board.
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ArticleSports sales in Sweden declined 2.9% in total 2024
The Sports Index shows that sports retail sales fell by 2.9 percent in the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024, for a third consecutive year of decline. However, racquet sales were a bright spot, boosted by Stiga and Truls Möregårdh, with sales growing 86.1 percent.
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ArticleRab and Lowe Alpine parent refocuses on North America
Equip Outdoor Technologies wants to grow in North America and is reorganizing its US operations.
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ArticleBrazilian shoemakers hope Trump will help boost their sales to the US
As Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the US on Jan. 20, Brazilian shoemakers hope to benefit from a possible reduction in shipments of Chinese footwear to the world’s largest market in value in the wake of higher import duties.
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ArticleSport 2000 reports steady growth despite market challenges in 2024
Specialists and the running category drove growth for the retailer alliance Sport 2000 in 2024.
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ArticleBetter and better sales at All for Padel
All for Padel, license holder for Adidas padel products, has now twice increased its revenue forecasts for full-year 2024, according to CMDsport.
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ArticleMore evidence of pickleball’s rise outside the US
The annual growth rate (CAGR) of the sport is 9 percent per year from 2020 to 2030, our research shows.
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ArticleAdidas to streamline business, cut HQ positions
Just after Adidas reported better-than-forecast preliminary results for Q4 that included 19 percent sales growth, the company confirmed that there will be layoffs at the company’s headquarters.
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ArticleHoliday sales rebound with DTC growth for KMD Brands
KMD reported a strong holiday rebound with DTC growth across Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz despite continued wholesale challenges.
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ArticleRetail: Last call for a mindset shift
As the retail landscape undergoes profound change, Christina Kässhöfer calls for a change in the way retailers think.
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ArticleWhat about AI, CBDCs and NATO? More on Trump’s early days
The new administration of President Donald Trump is not letting up yet.
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ArticleThe retail model of the future: From provider to ‘life enricher’
Retail expert Frank Rehme on the future of brick-and-mortar sports retail, what it has to do with Thermomix, why salespeople should become life enrichers and the role of gamification in stores.
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ArticleAuthentic has chosen Reebok golf apparel’s manufacturer
Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) partners with Sports Casuals International (SCI) to expand Reebok’s presence in the golf apparel category.
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ArticleTrump’s many executive orders – and some potential effects
US President Trump has already issued a number of executive orders (EOs) since his recent swearing-in. Join us for a selective review.
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ArticlePuma recognized as Top Employer for sixth time
The Top Employers Institute has once again named Puma a “Top Employer”. In the survey Puma has received recognition from employees in all regions and from its 50 subsidiaries. SGI Europe wanted to know why Puma is so successful in this.
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ArticleJ.Lindeberg partners with ambassador with 1.9m followers
Swedish sports and fashion brand J.Lindeberg tries out a new strategy to draw attention to their brand with the signing of their first two Lifestyle Brand Ambassadors in the golf business.
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ArticleA look at sports retail’s future in the German-speaking region
The five drivers shaping the future of sports retail are: hybrid distribution, outdoor (sports) tourism, personalization, expert knowledge and health. Or so our reporter Susa Schreiner has found speaking to several experts and data-mining various statistics.
