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News briefsT100 Triathlon expands to Pamplona in 2026
PTO, World Triathlon and FETRI announce multi-year partnership bringing T100 Triathlon to Pamplona on 23-24 May 2026, Spain’s third T100 race host.
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News briefsIOC allocates €1m to fight youth crime via sport
IOC and AFD award €1m+ to 11 organisations in Southeast Asia for sport-based youth crime prevention projects through the new SYCP Initiative.
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News briefsOnitsuka Tiger debuts fragrance line
Onitsuka Tiger expands into beauty with its first fragrance collection, featuring four scents and minimalist design.
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News briefsPuma takeover rumors gain traction
Puma’s prolonged downturn and Artemis’s openness to divest its 29% stake spark renewed takeover rumors, with Anta emerging as the most credible suitor.
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News briefsEU watchdog slams fast-track sustainability cuts
The EU Ombudsman says the EU Commission committed maladministration by rushing Omnibus reforms to cut sustainability rules without proper consultation.
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News briefsGildan closes HanesBrands deal
Gildan Activewear has closed its $2.2 billion purchase of HanesBrands, adding iconic brands and targeting $200 million in cost synergies.
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News briefsMoncler returns to Winter Olympics
Moncler will sponsor Team Brazil at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking its return to the Games with performance gear and iconic style.
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News briefsPuma opens biggest EU flagship in London
Puma launches its biggest European flagship on Oxford Street, blending sport, fashion, and digital experiences in a 1,700-sq-m space.
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News briefsYKK reinvents the zipper for performance wear
YKK introduces AiryString, a tapeless zipper that’s lighter, sleeker, and eco-friendly—ideal for performance apparel and outdoor gear.
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News briefsFrasers Group pulls support for Hugo Boss chair
Frasers Group has withdrawn support for Hugo Boss supervisory board chair Stephan Sturm, raising governance questions at the German fashion brand.
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News briefsISPO Awards 2025 winners unveiled
ISPO Awards 2025 winners include standout products in bike, fitness, yoga, health, athleisure, and lifestyle categories, revealed at ISPO Munich.
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News briefsBlack Friday US online sales hit record $11.8 billion
Black Friday 2025 set a new US record with $11.8 billion in online sales, driven by AI tools, mobile shopping, and steep discounts on electronics and apparel.
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News briefsCristiano Ronaldo invests in MMA
Cristiano Ronaldo invests in MMA promotion WOW FC and confirms the 2026 World Cup will mark the end of his international career.
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News briefsNike’s After Dark run sparks debate
Nike’s After Dark Tour brought 5,000 women runners to London for a night event, but backlash followed after reports of men joining the race.
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News briefsDecathlon rolls out 2-hour delivery in India
Decathlon India debuts two-hour delivery in seven cities, aiming to boost convenience and capture a bigger share of the fast-growing sports market.
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News briefsFoot Locker unlocks 10,000 music studio hours
Foot Locker EMEA teams up with Studios For All and Pirate.com to provide 10,000 free studio hours for aspiring UK musicians.
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News briefsAsics wins over running enthusiasts
Asics is outperforming Adidas and Nike in the running category, driven by tech innovation and community engagement, according to Nikkei Asia.
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News briefsSuperdry plans 15 new UK stores
Superdry will open 15 new UK stores and expand in Europe, reinforcing its sportswear credentials with technical apparel for training and outdoor sports.
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News briefsLululemon opens SoHo flagship amid NA shake-up
Lululemon’s new SoHo flagship signals a retail reset as the brand faces slowing North American sales and a major leadership transition.
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News briefsDecathlon unveils ISS space suit
Decathlon’s Eurosuit, an intra-vehicular space suit, will be tested on the ISS next year, merging sportswear tech with aerospace innovation.
