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News briefsNew Wave nets 5% gain in FY23 operating profit
Annual operating profit for Swedish New Wave Group, whose business operates in three segments, increased by 5 percent to 1,577.2 million Swedish kroner (€140.4m) for the 12 months ended Dec. 31 as total revenues inched up by 2 percent to SEK 3,874.6 million (€344.9m) from SEK 3,782.3 million. In Q4, ...
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News briefsMadshus and Rottefella present new system for XC skating
After several years of development, Madshus and Rottefella have presented a new system called SkateX, specially developed for skating. The Redline Skate X boot and the Rottefella SkateX binding system are set to be launched worldwide in fall 2024. The two Norwegian cross-country skiing brands state that SkateX is an ...
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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 briefsSuper League Triathlon rebrands as Supertri
Supertri is the new name for Super League Triathlon. It is the company’s first refresh since launching in 2017 with its first test event in Hamilton Island. The name “Supertri” is described on the company’s website as “an all-encompassing brand delivering entertainment and inspiration and the very future of triathlon.” ...
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News briefsMEP Frankowski backs FESI manifesto for inclusive sports
MEP Tomasz Frankowski, Co-Chair of the Sports Group in the European Parliament, has thrown his support behind the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) Manifesto for the upcoming EU elections. FESI, in a statement, emphasized that this endorsement “underscores the alignment between FESI’s vision and the crucial work ...
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News briefsGamma’s new Chuck pickleball to become official ball for DUPR
DUPR (Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating), a technology platform and the gold standard in pickleball ratings worldwide, announced the expansion of its partnership with Gamma Sports, a family-owned, US-based manufacturer of pickleball and tennis equipment, marking a new chapter in the future of pickleball in 2024. Gamma is set to become ...
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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 ...
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News briefsGymshark women’s head of brand steps down
Stephanie O’Neill, the Head of Brand for Gymshark’s women’s division, has announced her departure from the Solihull-based activewear company after a seven-year tenure. Joining Gymshark in 2017 from Religion Clothing, O’Neill held various roles and was promoted four times, most recently in April 2023. Her replacement has yet to be ...
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News briefsTrump unveils sneakers at Sneaker Con
Former President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at Sneaker Con in Philadelphia over the weekend, where he unveiled his new line of signature sneakers. The move came amidst ongoing legal battles and as he vies for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Trump, facing a $355 million judgment in ...
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News briefsUnexpected news: Craft Sportswear introduces post-run craft beer
Craft Sportswear, in collaboration with Swedish brewery Billdale, has crafted a post-run beer, catering to dedicated runners who enjoy a well-deserved beverage after a challenging session. The beer, named Craft Beer, is packed with extra nutrients, minerals, and vitamins essential for recovery. Launched during UTMB, the world’s ...
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News briefsTradition meets innovation: Fischer’s limited NFT ski bundle
Austrian company Fischer Sports GmbH has launched its 100 Years NFT Ski Bundle, available since Feb. 14, 2024, which allows fans to immerse themselves in both the history of skiing and the futuristic world of digital collectibles. This makes the 100-year-old company one of the first ski companies to pioneer ...
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News briefsNike France has a new director of communications
Nicolas Serres is Nike’s new head of communications for France. Most recently, he served as deputy director of communications at Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), from 2021 to January this year. He had previously worked at PSG from 2015 to 2020. Serres also served as head of communications and ...
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News briefsPuma steps into the digital future with Touchtech partnership
Touchtech, a platform renowned for its sales assistance tools, has announced a collaboration with Puma Group. The move reflects Puma’s commitment to digitalization in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Andres Castro, Team Head of Customer Connectivity at Puma Group, emphasized the importance of digitalization to meeting the evolving needs of ...
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News briefsUEFA reports record revenues for top-tier clubs
According to UEFA’s latest report, top-tier clubs participating in UEFA competitions have achieved unprecedented revenue levels in the 2021/22 fiscal year. The European Club Finance and Investment Landscape report disclosed that these clubs collectively generated approximately €23.9 billion in revenue during this period, marking a historic high. The staggering figure ...
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News briefsAuthentic Brands Group partners with SHG to expand Reebok in UK and Ireland
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has forged a collaboration with Source Sport Limited T/A Sports Hub Group (SHG), a brand licensee, for the handling of the Reebok brand in the UK and Ireland. Under the agreement, SHG will produce and distribute Reebok-branded football and basketball team training gear, uniforms, sportswear, training ...
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News briefsOn forges partnership with Zalando, opens up to "new audience”
On and Zalando have joined forces to bring On’s range of running products to Zalando’s base of active customers. The collaboration marks On’s debut on Zalando’s platform, giving it access to 22 markets. Zalando, a prominent online destination for lifestyle and sports products in Europe, is welcoming around 100 performance ...
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News briefsSportChek comparable sales fall in Q4, FY
SportChek, the Canadian Tire-owned retail chain, which ended 2023 with 371 stores, suffered a 6.4 percent decline in comparable store sales in the final period, because of lower sales of outerwear, skis and snowboards. Its total sales declined by 13.5 percent in Q4 to C$552.2 million (€380.1m) from C$637.9 million. ...
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News briefsJD Sports plans flagship store in Munich
British sports fashion retailer JD Sports has secured itself a prime location in Munich for its largest German flagship store to date. Now that the German sports chain SportScheck will soon have to give up its flagship store in Munich’s pedestrian zone in the city center (Neuhauser Straße) following the ...
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News briefsHanesBrands closes distribution center in North Carolina
As reported by businessnc.com, HanesBrands is shutting down operations at its distribution center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, as the company streamlines its operations. This is the third major cost-cutting measure at HanesBrands since last January. The closure of the facility will cost 159 jobs – the fourth set of ...
