News Briefs – Page 140
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News briefsPOC with new Head of Sales EMEA
Source: POC Oliver Coxhead POC, the manufacturer of snow sports and cycling helmets, goggles, protective equipment and apparel founded in Sweden in 2005, continues to expand its presence in key markets, adding important roles to its European and international sales organization. Oliver Coxhead, the current Country Manager ...
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News briefsDecathlon unveils 3D-printed shoe
Decathlon, in partnership with printing specialists HP and the Italian-based Lonati (manufacturer of circular knitting machines), unveiled an innovation in shoe manufacture at the ITMA trade show in Milan, presenting a 3D-printed shoe. The shoe combines a sock made using Lonati’s XT-Machine and Double Cylinder E1530XS knitting machines, which enable ...
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News briefsAdidas licensee to introduce a new pádel brand
All for Padel (AFP) is planning to field its own brand, according to a pair of reports in CMDsport. The brand is to make its debut in December (for the Christmas season); include racquets, apparel and shoes; and take aim at “the new generations.” CEO José Luís Sicre assures CMDsport ...
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News briefsTradeInn looks abroad to break half a billion
TradeInn currently derives 82 percent of its sales from outside its home country of Spain, Diffusion Sport reports, citing an interview with CEO David Martín by Ecommerce News. Last year’s revenues amounted to €433 million, up by 14.55 percent year-on-year. Spain accounted for €78 million of the total. This year’s ...
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News briefsNobis expands into China via joint venture
Nobis Inc, a Canadian outerwear and accessories brand available in over 35 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, announced its joint venture with Shenzhen-based multi-brand fashion group ShenZhen Ellassay Fashion Co. as part of Nobis’ global expansion strategy. The strategic alliance leverages the strengths of both ...
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News briefsWolverine Worldwide appoints new Global Brand President for Sweaty Betty
Source: Wolverine World Wide, Inc. Melissa Mullen Melissa Mullen has been named Global Brand President of Sweaty Betty, a premium women’s activewear brand acquired by Wolverine World Wide, Inc. in August 2021. Mullen, an experienced leader in consumer-facing and omnichannel retail, most recently served as VP and ...
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News briefsNew chairman at Intersport Spain
Intersport Spain’s board of directors has a new chairman in Maite García Frutos, according to Diffusion Sport. García Frutos is chief executive of Tovarsport, an Intersport retailer in Murcia, and has had a seat on the board for the past 15 years. Oriol Tomás Carulla is stepping down from the ...
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News briefsSprinter revamps store in Granada
Sprinter has overhauled and reopened one of its top stores, located at the Granaita de Pulianas mall in Granada, Spain. According to Diffusion Sport, this more experiential version of the store covers some 2,300 square meters and has expanded its staff from 39 to 50. A section called Sports Lab ...
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News briefsHas Anta signed Kyrie Irving?
Talksole has posted a photo on Instagram that swirls the rumor mill around Kyrie Irving, whose contract with Nike was terminated last November after public statements related to anti-Semitism. In the said photo, the NBA player is wearing a black pair of the Shock Wave Pro 5 shoes of the ...
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News briefsStockX rejected $30 million worth of fake sneakers over the last 12 months
Detroit-based resale platform StockX has released a new report with data on its latest verification advancements and metrics. According to the document, titled Big Facts: The Verification Report, StockX rejected nearly $90 million worth of products that did not meet verification standards over the last 12 months. The most cited ...
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News briefsNike to open megastore in Malaga in 2024
Nike will open a two-floor store in the sixth largest city in Spain, Malaga, in 2024, according to El Español. The store near the Plaza Mayor Shopping Center will also comprise a gym operated by another company. Construction work, which is already underway, is expected to be completed by March ...
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News briefsFrasers to launch Sports Direct in Indonesia via joint venture
Frasers Group subsidiary Frasers Group Asia Sdn Bhd (FGA) will bring Sports Direct to Indonesia via a joint venture with local retailer PT MAP Active, which acquired Foot Locker stores in Singapore and Malaysia earlier this year. The British company said the collaboration is the first step in a regional ...
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News briefsYKK’s accelerates efforts to achieve Sustainability Vision 2050
YKK Corporation has increased the number of sites that have converted 100 percent of their electricity consumption to renewable energy by 20 sites from FY21 to FY22. This brings the total to 31 sites worldwide. As part of the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050, a set of sustainability goals to achieve ...
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News briefsNike introduces the Phantom Luna women’s football boot
Source: Nike Nike Phantom Luna Nike is launching the Phantom Luna, described by the brand as “the most innovative and researched women’s-led boot in company history.” The boot features a new traction pattern, named Nike Cyclone 360, which is said to improve rotational traction and help players ...
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News briefsTikTok wants to expand e-commerce significantly
TikTok is looking to significantly expand its e-commerce platform. This year, the short video app’s business with advertising links for goods during live broadcasts is expected to quadruple to as much as $20 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The app, which is particularly popular with young ...
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News briefsReebok enters pet supplies business
Reebok has launched a new line of dog-friendly items at U.S. pet retailer Petco. The collection includes a variety of Reebok-branded T-shirts and K9 apparel, tennis balls, hats, backpacks and other accessories for dogs. See the products here.
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News briefsNike will resume retail partnership with DSW stores
Designer Brands, the parent company of the DSW footwear retailer, has announced that Nike will reenter into a partnership to sell its shoes at DSW stores. DSW is one of America’s largest shoe store chains. The deal will kick off in October, involving Nike’s athletic footwear for men, women and ...
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News briefsInditex and Jeanologia develop the Air Fiber Washer
Spanish apparel group Inditex has teamed up with Valencia-based Jeanologia, which specializes in innovative technologies for the textiles industry, to create an industrial air system that reduces the shedding of microfibers in textiles by using air without the need for water or thermal energy. The new system, Air Fiber Washer, ...
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News briefsAmazon collaborates with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation on circular economy initiatives
Amazon has announced that it is collaborating with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an international charity dedicated to creating a circular economy, as a strategic partner. A key area of focus for the collaboration will involve the certifications for products with circular attributes, said Amazon. Along with the foundation, Amazon is ...
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News briefsNIP and Fila introduce jersey with ID chip for e-sports gamers
Source: Fila NIP x Fila Pro Kit E-sports legend Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) has announced the launch of its first collection with Italian sports brand Fila. Together, the two brands aim to define the future gaming style for fans and players around the globe. The NIP x ...
