News briefs - Retail – Page 2
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News briefsMost Foot Locker shareholders opt for Dick’s stock
Ahead of their upcoming merger, a large majority of shareholders in a US-based sports retailer chose stock over cash compensation.
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News briefsCraft opens shop-in-shop at Galeria in Munich
The Swedish performance sportswear brand opens a new location at Galeria Marienplatz.
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News briefsDick’s extends exchange offer deadline for notes
The sporting goods retailer has extended its exchange offer for Foot Locker’s senior notes ahead of the planned merger closing.
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News briefsDecathlon expands urban store concept in Paris
The sporting goods retailer has opened its third “City”-format store in Paris, furthering its expansion into high-traffic urban locations.
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News briefsDecathlon Spain to open football sections
Decathlon’s Spanish division is shifting its retail strategy by opening 18 football-focused store sections in September, totaling 4,000 sqm.
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News briefsDick’s-Foot Locker merger clears final hurdles
The US retailers move closer to finalizing their merger after receiving antitrust clearance and setting a shareholder election deadline.
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News briefsNew Marketing Director at Hervis
The Austria-based retailer has hired Marco Harfmann to drive brand strategy and digital growth.
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News briefsOn unveils Tokyo flagship and Labs innovation hub
The Swiss premium sportswear brand is marking its Tokyo expansion in September with new retail, innovation and athlete-driven events.
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News briefsHoka opens first German flagship store
The US performance footwear brand has entered the German retail market with a Berlin flagship location designed to blend innovation and community.
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News briefsIntersport Spain liquidating
Banks and creditors having declined to approve its restructuring plan, Intersport Spain has been ordered by the court in Barcelona to enter liquidation, as Palco23 reports. The company – consisting of Intersport S.L., Intersport Retail One and Intersport CCS – filed for insolvency in February. Among the elements of the ...
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News briefsBoozt names Sofia Issakainen Women’s Director
The Nordic e-commerce group has appointed a seasoned fashion executive to lead its largest fashion category.
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News briefsAsics India targets 200 stores by 2026
The Japanese sportswear brand plans major retail expansion in India, including a flagship in Delhi and its first company-owned outlet.
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News briefsNew hire for Sports Emotion’s Football Category
Sports retailer Sports Emotion appoints a former Adidas assortment planning director to lead its football category purchasing across retail and online.
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News briefsAntitrust review period extended for Foot Locker - Dick’s partnership
Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods have agreed to voluntarily extend the waiting period to their proposed strategic partnership.
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News briefsVuori with international expansion plans
Vuori is expanding its international footprint with new retail locations and a broader rollout of its e-commerce platform.
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News briefsGolden Goose opens in Milan and Dubai its first junior stores
The openings coincide with the launch of the new kids’ collection of sneakers, apparel, and accessories.
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News briefsLi-Ning is developing humanoids for developing sportswear
China’s Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and Li-Ning have launched the country’s first robotics sports science laboratory in Beijing. This new laboratory aims to utilize advanced robotics to enhance sports science and athletic performance. This cross-industry partnership will see Tiangong robots donning sportswear and running shoes for high-tech research and ...
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News briefsBoardriders first store in Venezuela has opened
The opening is set to be a milestone for the company’s approach to the South American market.
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News briefsJD Sports sees Helen Ashton to step down as Interim Chair
Ashton joined JD Sports as a Non-Executive Director in November 2021 and served as Interim Chair during a CEO and Chair transition.
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News briefsColumbia has opened up in Tokyo
Columbia keeps going offensive in Asia. The new store, one of the biggest in Japan, mixes natural materials like wood and stone into a sophisticated and urban setting.
