News Briefs – Page 14
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News briefsSpinnova ends joint venture, takes over Woodspin
The Finnish fiber innovator acquires full control of Woodspin and related assets from former joint venture partner Suzano.
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News briefsAnta and Musinsa form joint venture in China
Chinese sportswear giant Anta and Korean fashion platform Musinsa have agreed to launch a joint venture targeting Greater China.
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News briefsFanatics launches advertising division ahead of NFL season
The digital sports platform teams up with veteran exec Jeremi Gorman to drive new ad strategies across commerce and content.
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News briefsPeak Achievement plans C$250m bond sale
The Canadian parent of several ice hockey and lacrosse brands plans to reduce debt through a new bond offering, according to multiple sources.
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News briefsSFIA releases mid-year sports participation report
A new mid-year report from US fitness industry trade group SFIA shows rising inactivity and cost concerns despite growth in select winter and racquet sports.
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News briefsKlarna attempts another IPO, aiming for a valuation of up to $14bn
The Swedish payment service provider had put its IPO plans on hold in April due to Trump’s new tariffs, but sources indicate that it will now proceed.
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News briefsCasall Sport has a new Global Chief Marketing Officer
Casall Sport has announced Christina Ericsson as its new Global Chief Marketing Officer.
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News briefsKangol and J. Lindeberg's golf collection radiates a youthful spirit
The kangaroo has a golf club. When Swedish company J.Lindeberg and cult brand Kangol collaborated, golf fashion became more youthful and playful.
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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 briefsLululemon appoints its first Chief of AI
Ranju Das has over two decades of leadership experience scaling global organizations and driving AI-first innovation in healthcare and more.
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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 briefs49ers running back McCaffrey joins While on earth
The NFL player has joined the young US-based performance brand as co-founder and investor to help shape its next growth phase.
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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 briefsFour new running shoes from Craft Sportswear
The Swedish endurance brand expands its footwear range with four new models for road and trail running, blending tech and Scandinavian design.
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News briefsNovak Djokovic invests in Incrediwear
The company specializes in bioactive infrared fabric technology.
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News briefsPhil Knight and his wife pledge $2 billion to Oregon Cancer Center
It is reportedly the largest single donation ever made to a US university.
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News briefsHR Asia Award to OrthoLite Vietnam
The Vietnamese arm of a US footwear supplier has earned HR Asia’s top workplace award for the second consecutive year.
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News briefsLeadership change at Btwentyfour
The supply chain tech company appoints former Intershop CEO Markus Klahn to drive international growth in the retail sector.
