Latest Headlines – Page 5
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ArticleXponential Fitness appoints Chief Legal Officer
Xponential Fitness Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) has appointed Gavin M. O’Connor Chief Legal Counsel & Administrative Officer. He will take charge on Nov. 14.
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ArticleNike partners with Loop Industries for circular polyester
Nike will become anchor customer for Loop Industries’ Twist resin, securing a multi-year deal for textile-to-textile recycling in its supply chain.
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ArticleVF sells Dickies to Bluestar for $600m
VF Corporation has completed the sale of its Dickies brand to Bluestar Alliance LLC for $600 million in cash, aiming to sharpen its focus on core outdoor and active assets.
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ArticleColumbia Sportswear names Co-Presidents
Columbia Sportswear Company promoted longtime legal and business executive Peter J. Bragdon and brand strategist Joseph P. Boyle to Co-Presidents on Nov. 12.
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ArticleUnion Binding Company launches its first snowboard boot
Union Binding Company has launched its first snowboard boot, the Reset Pro, through its new Union Boot Division, based in Italy’s technical footwear district.
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ArticleJD Sports CEO awarded €5m share package
Under a new long-term incentive plan, JD Sports Fashion has granted CEO Régis Schultz and CFO Dominic Platt share awards worth up to €6.7 million.
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ArticleItaly enforces helmet rule for all skiers
From Nov. 1, Italy will require all snow sports participants to wear CE-certified helmets, tightening slope safety ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.
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ArticleChampion enters fragrance market
Revlon and Authentic Brands Group have announced a global fragrance license for Champion, the sportswear brand making its first move into the beauty category.
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ArticleAnnual forecast raised: On Holding achieves another record quarter
Swiss brand On Holding has posted record €825m sales for Q3 FY25, up 25 percent year-on-year, far outpacing rivals like Adidas and Puma in growth momentum.
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ArticleNBA details European league plans
The NBA has revealed details of its planned European league, including a play-in system for four teams and potential tournaments with US-based NBA teams.
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ArticleBuffett to step down at Berkshire in early 2026
In his annual letter, Warren Buffett says he will step aside “at the start of 2026” and indicates co-CEOs Ajit Jain and Greg Abel as successors at Berkshire Hathaway.
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ArticlePuma revamps US licensing model
Puma is shifting its US sock and underwear business to a new licensing model with United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC), aligning operations under one global partner.
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ArticleFootasylum taps Mad Agency for Germany and Austria expansion
Footasylum has appointed Cologne-based Mad Agency as its exclusive sales partner to grow distribution of its private labels in Germany and Austria as of this month.
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ArticleJD Sports Fashion adds new non-executive director
JD Sports has appointed Sarah Kuijlaars, former De Beers CFO, as a non-executive director, strengthening its board with extensive finance experience.
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ArticleNike partners with Syre on circular polyester
Nike has partnered with textile recycler Syre to scale circular polyester, aiming to cut waste and boost sustainable fiber use across its global supply chain.
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ArticleHarlequins extend Castore kit deal to 2030
Gallagher Premiership club Harlequins has extended its partnership with Castore for five more years, reinforcing one of rugby’s leading performancewear alliances.
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ArticleTaiwan leads global shift to sustainable textiles
The RECODE 2050 Showcase in Taipei spotlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainable textile innovation, with clear implications for global sportswear supply chains.
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ArticleNike 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.
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ArticleGlobal Sources Hong Kong Shows spotlight pickleball
The Global Sources Hong Kong Shows drew 5,000 suppliers and 120,000 buyers, with Phase 3 spotlighting pickleball’s rapid market growth and outdoor innovation.
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ArticlePadel player numbers in Asia rise 20% in 2025
Data from the International Padel Federation shows Asia now boasts 2.2 million amateur padel players spread over 30 countries – a 20 percent year-on-year jump since 2025 – as well as 4,600 courts.
