All Mizuno articles
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News briefsMizuno sees sales gains in all geographies, regions
Operating profit rose 14.2 percent to 9.3 billion Japanese yen (€57.7m) for the six months ended Sept. 30 at Mizuno. Net income expanded 21.0 percent to ¥7.8 billion (€48.4m) as total revenues grew by 15.4 percent to ¥114.5 million (€710.4m). Year-over-year gross margin improved by 90 basis points to 40.6 ...
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Infographics & DataSports equipment market 2022: Global revenue and market shares
Our infographic has the 2022 market sales and revenue numbers for 39 big names in Sporting Equipment for those who need the numbers fast.
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Infographics & DataSports apparel market 2022: Global revenue and market shares
Short on time, but want a summary of the global sports apparel market sales and revenue in 2022? Our infographic has the numbers for 29 big names.
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News briefsFire at large Taiwanese golf ball factory may impact global market
A massive fire and explosion occurred on Sept. 22 in a factory at the Pingtung Technology Industrial Park in Pingtung County, Southern Taiwan, which produces golf balls for major brands. The fire reportedly killed nine people, including four firefighters, while more than 80 people were taken to the hospital, as ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in Q2 2023
Facing difficult year-over-year comparisons in many cases, 2/3 of entrants reported lower sales from Q2 2022. Find out more with our scorecard.
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ArticleMizuno generates record Q1 operating profit
A recovery from year-ago supply chain disruptions coupled with strong sales growth outside Japan contributed to record Q1 operating income for Mizuno. Total revenues, bolstered by strong gains in golf, baseball, and soccer, rose by 24 percent to ¥57.2 billion (€383.2m) from ¥46.2 billion for the period ended June 30. ...
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News briefsMizuno’s new running shoe features eco-friendly details
Japanese brand Mizuno is launching the new black edition of its sustainable Wave Neo collection. The Wave Neo running shoes use environmentally friendly materials such as recycled polyester and plant-derived materials. The new black color model also features Dope Dyed knit upper materials that use less water, reducing environmental impact ...
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ArticleKangaroo Protection Act introduced in U.S. Congress
The bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would ban the sale of kangaroo body parts in the U.S., including on footwear and apparel. Months ago, Puma and Nike announced they would halt further sourcing of kangaroo skins for their respective soccer boots. The Center for a Humane ...
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Infographics & DataSGI Sporting Goods Scorecard Q1 2023
How did Apparel, Footwear, Equipment and Retail perform in the first quarter of 2023? Our Sporting Goods Industry Scorecard has the answer.
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AnalysisThe top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profit Q1 2023
Our 2023 Q1 Scorecard includes the revenue and profit development of 48 sporting goods companies, as well as the headlines and analysis
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News briefsMizuno and Volleyball World ink partnership extension
Japanese sporting goods brand Mizuno and Volleyball World have inked a two-year partnership extension through Dec. 31, 2024. Mizuno has been a part of Volleyball World’s portfolio of global partners since 2022. This new agreement is meant to further strengthen Mizuno’s ties with volleyball fans around the world. The agreement ...
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ArticleGolf segment helps drive Mizuno to record FY22 sales
Global golf sales coupled with strong baseball, soccer and work segment results in its home Japanese market were key contributors to Mizuno’s record FY22 results. Double-digit year-on-year revenue improvement in all regions Total revenues rose by 23 percent to ¥212.0 billion (€1.44b) from ¥172.7 million for the 12 months ended ...
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ArticleVulcabras posts strong Q1 results
Despite unstable macroeconomic conditions and a challenging retail environment, the Brazilian Vulcabras group reported record revenues and strong gross margin and Ebit growth in Q1, which ended March 31. Ebit rose by 45 percent to 93.2 million Brazilian reais (€16.7m) as the year-over-year gross margin grew by 430 basis points ...
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News briefsMizuno revamps R&D at HQ
Mizuno has opened a new 6,500-sqm building for R&D at its world headquarters in Osaka. The I+D+i: Mizuno Engine, as it is called, has cost about 5 billion Japanese yen (€34m); has a sewing room, an adhesive/painting room, a 3D workshop, an environmental test room, an impact-test room, a gymnasium, ...
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Infographics & DataRunning shoes with the most versions released
Marathon season is on its way, and runners everywhere are lacing up their favorites. But which trainer models have stood the test of time?
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Infographics & DataSGI Sporting Goods Scorecard Q4 2022
Find out whose sales are up and whose profits are down in Q4 2022 in our exclusive analysis of the sporting goods industry’s largest players.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Taking stock of sporting goods inventory levels
Our exclusive analysis of the inventory levels of some of the industry’s biggest brands, including how some are responding to the challenges
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Infographics & DataSporting goods company inventory levels in Q4 2022
We’ve compiled inventory levels at the top sporting goods companies in Q4 2022. Found out how they compare with 2021 and across the industry
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Infographics & DataYue Yuen’s 2022 shoe manufacture volume by region
We bring you a breakdown of Yue Yuen’s shoe manufacture volume by region
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ArticleVulcabras’ momentum in athletic footwear persists
Vulcabras’ Ebitda increased by 47 percent to 176.6 million Brazilian reais (€40.0m) in the final period of FY22. Gross margin improved by 220 basis points to 38.3 percent from 36.1 percent as net income came in at R$214.3 million (€40.0m). Quarterly net revenues were 19.2 percent higher year-over-year to ...
