News Briefs – Page 136
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News briefsAmazon to bring first Rivian electric delivery vehicles to Europe
Amazon has announced the launch of new customized electric delivery vehicles in Europe from Rivian, a publicly traded U.S. electric car manufacturer based in Plymouth, Michigan. More than 300 of these vehicles will enter service in Germany – in the Munich, Berlin and Düsseldorf areas – in the coming weeks. ...
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News briefsKlutch Athletics by New Balance launches in 100 stores in the U.S.
Source: New Balance Chase Young signs on as first ambassador for Klutch Athletics by New Balance Klutch Athletics, the brand of American star agent Rich Paul, has launched in 100 U.S. retail locations at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, JD Sports, DTLR and Snipes, Front Office Sports ...
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News briefsFESI raises alarm over stalled GSP Trilogue Negotiations
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has expressed concern over the breakdown of negotiations on the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). FESI strongly believes that the GSP regulation is the most important element of the EU’s trade and sustainable development policy. It has been shown to help ...
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News briefsAuthentic Brands Group raises $500 million from General Atlantic
Authentic Brands Group has announced a $500 million primary follow-on investment from global growth equity firm General Atlantic, its current investor. The continued partnership with General Atlantic is meant to support Authentic’s worldwide expansion. General Atlantic first partnered with Authentic in October 2017. The latest investment brings General Alantic’s total ...
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News briefsAnta’s board becomes (a bit) more diverse
Anta Sports announced that to achieve “a greater balance of gender diversity and expertise” among board committee members and to also align the group’s management structure with its strategic direction, changes are being made to the composition of its remuneration, nomination, risk management and sustainability committees. As a first change, ...
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News briefsNew “Enhanced Games” without drug testing
Aron D’Souza, a Melbourne-born businessman who lives in London, is launching the Enhanced Games, described on the event’s website as “an alternative to the corrupt Olympic Games.” D’Souza plans to stage the inaugural Olympic-styled competition in December 2024. A key specificity of the Enhanced Games is that, contrary to the ...
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News briefsPrecor and Stages Cycling announce global distribution partnership
Precor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Peloton, and Stages Cycling, a U.S. manufacturer of commercial indoor bicycles, power meters and cycling computers, announced that they intend to enter into a “strategic global distribution agreement that will expand the availability and reach of Stages Cycling products to new markets and customers.” ...
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News briefsPPL adds eighth pádel team
The Pro Padel League (PPL), which operates in North America, has added an eighth team, representing New York City. Its ownership will be detailed over the summer, and the franchise will enter league play next season. Among the people behind the other franchises are musician (“King of Reggaeton”) Daddy Yankee ...
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News briefsFootball equipment market to grow 2.59% CAGR by 2027, propelled by eco-friendly products
The football equipment market is estimated to grow by $2,021.66 million from 2022 to 2027, representing a compound annual growth rate of 2.59 percent during the forecast period, according to a recent research report by Technavio. Europe, which accounted for the largest share of the global market in 2022, is ...
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News briefsATP Tour introduces official tennis merchandise collection
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has announced the launch of an official merchandise collection created in collaboration with Tennis-Point. The collection comprises apparel, equipment and other gear, marking the first time the ATP has launched such a comprehensive collection. The unisex apparel line includes polos, tees, hoodies, shorts and ...
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News briefsAdidas Originals collaborates with Ukrainian design label
Source: Adidas Adidas Originals x Kseniaschnaider apparel collection Adidas Originals and the progressive Ukrainian label Kseniaschnaider have teamed up to present a “daring collaborative collection featuring a host of imaginatively unconventional garments, footwear, and accessories.” Founded in 2011 by Ksenia and Anton Schnaider, Kseniaschnaider is an independent ...
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News briefsSuperfeet introduces new product names and packaging
U.S. insole supplier Superfeet is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its popular Superfeet Green insole with a complete overhaul of product names and packaging to enhance the insole discovery experience. The name changes and packaging updates align with the modern shopping experience, the brand said, and simplify the Superfeet insole ...
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News briefsZalando is Lululemon's choice of marketplace in Europe
Canadian direct-to-consumer brand Lululemon has chosen Zalando as its preferred online partner for Europe, launching its products on the online fashion and lifestyle platform on June 29. As of now, Zalando customers can buy the brand’s apparel and accessories in several markets. Founded in Berlin in 2008, Zalando today offers ...
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News briefsUnder Armour makes changes in the management team
As part of its “Protect This House” (PTH3) strategy first announced in May under new President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz, Under Armour has announced numerous executive changes as it moves to elevate design and products to re-accelerate growth in the U.S. and maintain positive momentum elsewhere in the world. ...
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News briefsVans appoints former Nike, Timberland exec as global marketing chief
Source: Vans Drieke Leenknegt Vans has appointed Drieke Leenknegt as Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 5. In her new role, she will report directly to Kevin Bailey, Vans Global Brand President. Leenknegt has held marketing and communications roles for more than 20 years. Most recently, she ...
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News briefsFreitag to offer free bag rentals this summer
Hot on the heels of its first fully recyclable backpack, Swiss bag manufacturer Freitag is now launching a free rental service for travel bags this summer. Source: Freitag The F511 Skipper and F512 Voyager from Freitag Between June 28 and Aug. 23, members of the benefit program ...
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News briefsPeak Ski Company appoints more new executives
Source: Peak Ski Company Becca Huyard Becca Huyard has been named Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Peak Ski Company, headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. Huyard most recently served as Peak’s Director of Accounting. She will report directly to the company’s co-founder Andy Wirth and will be ...
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News briefsNike introduces apparel tech auto-adapting to runners’ ventilation needs
Nike has introduced Aerogami, a new performance apparel technology that improves breathability for athletes. Think of it as a ventilation system that self-adjusts to one’s needs, creating a more breathable functional garment with on-demand ventilation. Nike describes it as a “product that interacts with your body in real-time as you ...
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News briefsNew CEO for Casall
Habit.se reports that Carl-Fredrik Surtevall has been named the new CEO of Swedish fitness and yoga apparel brand Casall, after Nanna Hedlund announced her retirement at the end of April. Surtevall is the son of the company’s founder and owner, Carl-Axel Surtevall. Hedlund left Casall after three years to take ...
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News briefsSafilo, Hilfiger extend licensing agreement ahead of schedule until 2030
Italian Safilo Group announced the early renewal of its global licensing agreement with Tommy Hilfiger, owned by PVH Corp., for the design, manufacturing and distribution of Tommy Hilfiger branded sunglasses and optical eyewear collections until Dec. 31, 2030. “We are very pleased to continue our collaboration with Safilo,“ commented Martijn ...
