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News briefsSpanish trade union sues Decathlon
Spanish trade union Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) has filed a lawsuit against Decathlon, claiming that the sports retailer and manufacturer is “violating the fundamental right to freedom of association.” The complaint was filed on April 3. Decathlon is also accused of denying the union’s delegates access to information about the working ...
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News briefsFrasers Group expands Sports Direct with flagship stores in London
Frasers Group is expanding its Sports Direct brand with the opening of two new flagship stores in London’s Westfield shopping centers. Scheduled for next year, the stores in Westfield London and Westfield Stratford will each cover around 28,000 to 29,000 square feet, offering cutting-edge retail experiences. Ger Wright, Managing Director ...
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News briefsVF Corp. plans to open 300 stores in expansion strategy
VF Corp. is restructuring its distribution strategy to tap into underexploited markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Expanding its existing partnership with retail conglomerate GMG, VF Corp. plans to open 300 stores across these regions for brands like Vans, The North Face and Timberland within ...
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News briefsJordan Brand’s World Of Flight opens in Beijing, unveiling exclusive collection
Source: Jordan Brand Jordan Brand’s World Of Flight retail concept has landed in China, marking its inaugural debut in Beijing’s Sanlitun district. This new location will serve as the exclusive launch site for the ”Jordan Wings” collection, initially introduced in March and available solely in the Greater ...
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News briefsOn Holding set to make Hong Kong debut amidst Asia-Pacific surge
Swiss sportswear brand On Holding is gearing up to establish its inaugural store in Hong Kong, marking its debut in the vibrant shopping scene of Greater China. The company, backed by tennis legend Roger Federer, has secured a prime spot spanning 3,000 square feet at H Queen’s, a prominent structure ...
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News briefsBaked teams up with Go Sport for international brand campaign
Baked and Go Sport have joined forces to unveil a brand campaign spanning Go Sport’s primary global markets. The collaboration aims to harness their collective strengths in fostering a “go further” mindset among consumers. The campaign champions the pivotal role of sports in the daily routines of modern athletes and ...
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Infographics & Data2023 consumer trends: Demand for sustainability among Gen Z and Millennial fashion shoppers
See how 2023’s fashion choices are being reshaped by Gen Z and Millennials’ unique sustainability values.
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News briefsFootasylum’s annual sales and profits surge
British retailer Footasylum saw its sales and profits for the year to Jan. 27, 2024 surge, driven by store openings and the implementation of an omnichannel point-of-sale system. The retailer opened a 1,850-sqm flagship in London’s Oxford Street in September, among other openings. Revenues in the year rose by 7 ...
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ArticleYouGov customer loyalty ranking 2024 Germany: Sport 2000 at the forefront
The latest German Customer Loyalty Ranking 2024 by market research company YouGov in collaboration with the Handelsblatt newspaper reveals the rising stars of the year in terms of customer loyalty across 33 categories. Sport 2000 came out on top in the overall ranking with an increase of 12.8 percentage points ...
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C-Suite InterviewSteve Evers: “We want to grow with a capital G”
Intersport International, the global sporting goods retailer, concluded the year 2023 with retail sales totaling EUR 13.7 billion.
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News briefsEl Corte Inglés shuttering its sportswear banner
El Corte Inglés will be closing down its Sportown banner, which is devoted to sportswear, on Feb. 29, according to CMDsport. The reason is the failure to meet sales targets. The first Sportown stores, covering some 350 sqm apiece, opened in 2009 in major Spanish cities. There are, at present, ...
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ArticleFrasers Group boosts board with key appointments
Frasers Group is keeping its foot on the pedal. Now, it has announced new names to its board.
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News briefsOn expands global retail reach with new store in Portland
Swiss performance sportswear brand On revealed plans for its latest store opening in Portland, Ore., marking a significant step in its ongoing global retail expansion. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, the store will debut on NW 23rd Avenue, situated just a mile from the brand’s Americas headquarters. Britt Olsen, GM ...
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C-Suite InterviewSports Direct launches Outdoor concept, starting in Cardiff
Sports Direct is expanding its offerings and launching a new Outdoor concept, starting in Cardiff, the retail giant’s flagship location.
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ArticleIIC reports another successful year
Intersport International (IIC) closed 2023 with retail sales totaling €13.7 billion. This matched the previous year’s record result despite a very challenging business environment. At the end of the calendar year, the Switzerland-based group had a network of 5,381 stores worldwide, an increase of 72 stores compared to the previous ...
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Sports Direct integrates On products in flagship stores
After a long time, Sports Direct will finally integrate On in their flagship stores.
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News briefsJordan Brand opens its first concept store in US
Nike is gearing up to introduce its first Jordan Brand concept store in the US, with Philadelphia set to host the “World of Flight” theme. The project, revealed through documents submitted to the Philadelphia Historical Commission, involves the transformation of a 1921, 7,000 square foot building into a destination for ...
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News briefsMarks & Spencer adds Puma and Reebok to its brand offer
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that Puma and Reebok are joining The Sports Edit, its dedicated sportswear platform on M&S.com. More than 140 products from the two brands will be added to M&S.com throughout February and March. Reebok will be available on M&S.com from February, with Puma ...
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News briefsSkechers surpasses 5,000 retail locations, aims for 10,000
With a recent opening in Bogotà, Skechers has surpassed 5,000 Skechers-branded retail store locations throughout more than 120 countries. In 1992, the company opened its first-ever Skechers store in Manhattan Beach, near its corporate offices. Its first international store was then inaugurated in Japan. Every location features the same look, ...
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News briefsHeydude embarks on outlet expansion plan
Heydude is embarking on an aggressive expansion plan to increase its number of outlets. In 2024, the company plans to open 30 new outlet stores, a significant jump from the five opened in the past six months. The surge in outlet openings stems from a strategic shift in 2023. “We’re ...
