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News briefsBH Fitness posts double-digit growth in the professional channel
Exercycle, the company behind Spanish fitness equipment company BH Fitness, saw global sales in the professional channel increase by 20 percent in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of last year, CMD Sport reported. The company would normally expect sales in the professional channel to account ...
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News briefsK-Swiss collaborates with McLaren F1 racing team
Source: McLaren McLaren x K-Swiss footwear Los Angeles-based footwear brand K-Swiss and McLaren Racing announced a new partnership that will begin in late spring 2023. This is the first time for K-Swiss that the footwear brand has ventured into the world of Formula 1 racing to expand ...
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News briefsPou Sheng Intl. sales fall nearly 25% in H1
Pou Sheng Intl., the subsidiary of Yue Yuen, realized a 24.6 percent decline in accumulated operating revenue to 9,864,815,000 yuan renminbi (€1.45b) from RMB 13,074,740,000 for the six months ended June 30. June revenues at Pou Sheng declined 14.7 percent in local currency to RMB 1,651,214,000 (€242.3m).
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News briefsZalando signs Four Paws’ letter of intent for mulesing-free wool
The animal welfare organization Four Paws has announced a new signing of the letter of intent to move away from mulesing sheep’s wool. Retailer Zalando has joined the campaign, pledging to phase out its offerings of wool products that are not mulesing-free. The campaign calls for a complete shift away ...
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News briefsDainese and Momodesign collaborate for apparel line
Dainese is teaming up with Momodesign on a new line of clothing, footwear, helmets and accessories designed for the outdoors and urban mobility. Upon the terms of the all-Italian license agreement, the products will be designed by Momodesign in its Style Center and manufactured by Dainese, which will also distribute ...
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News briefsMunich to open six stores
Munich is continuing to expand in Spain, adding six brand stores to the 24 it already operates, according to Diffusion Sport. There is a new corner shop at the El Corte Inglés store in Marbella. An outlet in Viladecans, open since June, is specialized in bags and accessories. Another two ...
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News briefsKerwin Frost launches collection with Adidas Originals
Source: Adidas Frost x Originals Grass Suit and Microbounce Harlem-born entertainer, DJ, talk show host and comedian Kerwin Frost brings his eclectic street style to select stores worldwide in collaboration with Adidas Originals beginning July 13. Frost’s bold and unique taste in conceptual design will translate into ...
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News briefsAndie and Demi Moore drop swimwear line
Andie, an emerging U.S. DTC label, has tapped actress Demi Moore to co-create a new limited-edition swimwear collection. The Demi Moore x Andie collection includes new one-pieces and bikinis produced with Italian and French fabrics in a “boutique factory in Morocco.” The collection continues Andie’s commitment to size-appropriate fashion, with ...
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News briefsJD Sports appoints retail expert to chair its board
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Andy Higginson as chair of the group, effective July 11. The appointment follows an extensive search process conducted by the board with the support of an external executive search firm, the company said in a statement. Higginson is a highly experienced and proven retailer and ...
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News briefsDecathlon and Intersport setting up recycling bins
Decathlon and Intersport are setting up bins in their stores in which customers can deposit used sporting goods (textiles excluded), for recycling or other secondary use, according to the French financial paper Les Echos. Both retailers have joined the network of a non-profit organization called Ecologic, and their full system ...
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News briefsAdidas unveils murals honoring the stars of Women’s EURO
On July 7, Adidas unveiled four murals at various locations in London honoring the stars of UEFA Women’s EURO 2022™, just hours before the start of the event. The murals, created in collaboration with female artists from the U.K., celebrate the personal goals and achievements of Mapi Leon, Millie Bright, ...
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News briefsCarbios signs two-year contract with On, Puma, Salomon, Patagonia for circularity research
The French biorecycling provider Carbios has signed an agreement with On, Patagonia, Puma and Salomon to develop solutions aiming to enhance the recyclability and circularity of the brands’ products. The consortium wants to speed up the introduction of Carbios’ biorecycling technology and research how entire products can be recycled easier, ...
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News briefsBlue Tomato opens first store in Sweden
Boardsports and streetwear specialist Blue Tomato has chosen Gothenburg for its first Swedish shop. The 260-square-meter retail store is located at Vallgatan 34. Blue Tomato was founded in 1988 by Austrian snowboarder Gerfried Schuller and opened its first store in 1994. Since 2012, the company has been owned by U.S.-based ...
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News briefsOn expands product offering with new sports bra line
Source: On Swiss running brand On has announced the expansion of its product offering in the performance sportswear market with a new collection of sports bras. According to the company, On’s product team has spent the past two years trying to develop a sports bra that meets ...
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News briefsPremier Padel expands match coverage worldwide
Premier Padel – the official worldwide pádel circuit, under the International Pádel Federation (FIP), and supported by Professional Padel Association (PPA) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) – has been signing deals for media coverage of its tournaments. The circuit has, for instance, signed a multiyear deal with Vivendi-owned French cable ...
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News briefsVista Outdoor acquires Fox Racing
Vista Outdoor, the parent of 39 sports and outdoor brands, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fox Racing, a global provider of high-performance motocross, mountain biking and lifestyle gear fromCalifornia. The purchase price is $540 million, with the possibility of earning an additional $50 million depending ...
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News briefsAdidas to move French HQ from Strasbourg to Paris
Adidas is planning to consolidate its French teams at a single new site in Paris by 2024. The company informed the 140 staff members at its French headquarters in Strasbourg on June 30. The move means that Adidas will leave France’s Grand Est region (formerly Alsace) after more than 60 ...
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News briefsLotto to expand retail footprint in Southeast Asia
WHP Global has announced a partnership with MAP Active (MAPA) for the Lotto brand. Under the terms of the agreement, MAP Active will serve as Lotto’s regional partner across Southeast Asia to further expand the retail footprint of Lotto’s apparel, footwear and accessories business. The partnership involves an omnichannel approach ...
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News briefsBosideng makes strong gain in down apparel sales
Bosideng reported a 21 percent increase in annual profit to 2.06 yuan renminbi (€294.7m) for the 12 months ended March 31 as total revenues grew by 20 percent to 16.2 billion RMB (€2.32b). Annual operating profit inched 1.5 percent higher to 2.57 billion RMB as gross margin came in at ...
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News briefsRottefella wins patent lawsuit
According to a LinkedIn post by Rottefella, the company, together with Madhus, won a patent lawsuit against Amer Sports and its Salomon and Atomic brands at the Oslo District Court. The lawsuit involved patent rights for detachable bindings for cross-country skis and a solution for easy adjustment and installation of ...
