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C-Suite InterviewMotoi Oyama: “Asics’ challenge now is to set up our running ecosystem”
We sat down with Motoi Oyama, chairman and director of Asics Corporation to talk about the strategy and the economic situation of the company. His years of global experiences were seen in every answer.
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News briefsXXL raises capital, warns of lower margins and exits Austria in 2023
Norwegian sporting goods chain XXL warns that lower margins will cut into Q4 profits and has decided to launch a NOK 500 million (€47.9m) targeted share issue. The largest owner Altor, led by XXL chairman Hugo Maurstad, has committed to a NOK 119 million (€11.4m) contribution. The capital from the ...
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ArticleGaleria in distress: Union calls for investment, not insolvency
For the second time in two years, majority investor René Benko – the young Austrian entrepreneur controlling the Signa Holding, which holds 100 percent of the shares in Galeria Kaufhof since June 2019 – has filed for protective insolvency proceedings for his Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof (GKK) department store chain. ...
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News briefsBlue Tomato opens fourth store in the Netherlands
International boardsports and lifestyle specialist Blue Tomato is expanding its presence in the Netherlands with a fourth store. The company from Austria opened a new store in the “Spaarnestad” Haarlem just in time for the important shopping day Sinterklaas. The new store is located at Grote Houtstraat 96 and covers ...
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ArticleSkechers opens flagship store in Ireland
Source: Business Wire Skechers opens its first flagship store on Grafton Street, expanding the company’s presence in Ireland Skechers has opened a flagship store on Dublin’s Grafton Street. In addition to the Henry Street concept store and four other retail outlets in the greater Dublin area, the ...
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News briefsSport 2000 Austria joins global brand strategy and adapts claim
Sport 2000 Austria has joined the international marketing campaign of its mother company by adopting the corporate design and translating the brand claim “Home of experts” (launched by Sport 2000 International in April 2022) into German. “Wo Profis zuhause sind” (German for Home of experts) is the new motto in ...
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Infographics & DataThe largest sporting goods retailers in Asia
Our exclusive annual analysis of the largest sporting goods retailers in Asia. Charts and data are downloadable. Exclusive for Premium Members.
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News briefsNew “Jordan World of Flight” retail concept launches in Milan
Source: Nike Craig Williams, Jordan Brand President, and Sandra Idehen, Jordan Brand VP/GM, EMEA, stand at the World of Flight entrance. Jordan Brand has opened Jordan World of Flight Milan, an innovative retail destination to celebrate the legacy and future of basketball culture. World of Flight is ...
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News briefsAll for Padel not quite all pádel
CEO José Luís Sicre announced at this month’s seventh edition of International Padel Days in Barcelona that All For Padel is looking to make good on its slogan, “Not everything’s padel,” especially when it comes to international expansion. According to CMDsport, the Adidas retail licensee is looking to move into ...
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ArticleDecision on judicial recapitalization proceedings for Go Sport expected Wednesday
According to media reports, a hearing was held on Dec. 19 with management and employees to examine the financial situation of the retail chain.
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News briefsShein looks at becoming an online marketplace
Shein, one of the world’s largest online fashion retailers, is looking at becoming an online marketplace, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move would likely mean Shein becomes a direct competitor for existing e-commerce sites such as Alibaba, AliExpress and Amazon Marketplace, expanding beyond selling its own apparel and ...
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AnalysisDigital Payments and e-wallets: An overview about PayPal and co
PayPal appears to be far and away the West’s top provider of e-wallets. How did this come about, who are the competitors and what is the situation in other parts of the world?
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News briefsAsics partners with Apparel Group to roll out retail stores in the GCC
Asics has teamed up with regional conglomerate Apparel Group to launch Asics retail stores in Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. The franchise contract encompasses the opening of 20 stores within the next five years. The first Asics store under this agreement was inaugurated at the ...
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News briefsHead of XXL Norway to step down next May
Source: via Norsk Sportsbransjeforening Stine Trygg-Hauger Stine Trygg-Hauger will step down as managing director of XXL Sport & Villmark in May 2023. At the same time, the new XXL group CEO Freddy Sobin will take over from Pål Wibe, who stepped down earlier this year. Trygg-Hauger has ...
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News briefsIntersport Austria forecasts good winter business with renewed interest in all winter sports
In the first two weekends of Advent, Intersport Austria registered a boom in all winter sports equipment: According to the buying group, there was request for skis, touring skis, snowshoes, as well as sleds. The booking situation on the company’s rental platform is also developing well. As last year, the ...
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News briefsHigh energy costs massively change Germans’ buying habits
The German Retail Association (HDE) reports that the high price increases for energy in Germany have significantly changed the shopping behavior of consumers. For example, the latest HDE “Consumer Monitor Prices” for 2022/23 shows that eight out of ten consumers are affected by rising energy costs, and ...
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News briefsDecathlon Germany becomes Payback partner
From Jan. 2, 2023, Decathlon in Germany will partner with the Payback loyalty program. The French sporting goods manufacturer and retailer operates more than 80 stores and an online store in Germany, and customers can choose from more than 100 types of sports in its product range. Payback was founded ...
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News briefsVolare announces new international sales executive and expansion
Australian brand Volare Sports has appointed Andrew Pirie as European sales and international business development manager. Pirie will be based in the U.K. Alongside this appointment, the company has announced international expansion into the U.K., EU and Asia. Volare designs triathlon wetsuits, swim skins, clothing and accessories for performance athletes ...
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News briefsSport 2000 runs employer branding campaign to support retail recruitment efforts
Enhancing the attractivity of jobs in sports retail is the goal of the current cross-country employer branding efforts of Sport 2000, run in Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. With advertisements, a social media campaign and selected tools and assets like the locally held ”Junior Sales Champion” competition offered to its ...
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Infographics & DataThe Largest Sports Retailers Worldwide
Our exclusive annual analysis on the top 50 sports retailers worldwide. The charts and data can be downloaded. This is exclusive data and analysis for Premium Members.
