News Briefs – Page 15
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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.
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News briefsNFL extends Microsoft partnership for AI integration
The US American football league expands its collaboration with a tech company to bring AI tools onto the sidelines and into club operations.
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News briefsUnder Armour signs Ibrahima Konaté
After Rüdiger, Torres and Hakimi, Ibrahima Konaté joins UA’s growing roster of world-class players.
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News briefsSalomon appoints Sport Group for South America
The French outdoor brand expands distribution in Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia while pushing ahead with 26 DTC projects this year.
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News briefsOn unveils Tokyo flagship and Labs innovation hub
The Swiss premium sportswear brand is marking its Tokyo expansion in September with new retail, innovation and athlete-driven events.
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News briefsNew Wave finalizes Cotton Classics acquisition
The Swedish brand group has completed its €47.6m purchase of the Austrian textile wholesaler, strengthening its position in European B2B markets.
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News briefsHoka opens first German flagship store
The US performance footwear brand has entered the German retail market with a Berlin flagship location designed to blend innovation and community.
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News briefsWilson CEO Joe Dudy to step down
The US-based ball and racquet brand will see leadership changes as longtime executive Joe Dudy exits and Amer Sports CFO Andrew Page takes interim charge.
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News briefsUnder Armour hires football ambassador
Under Armour has named Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta as Global Ambassador, linking him to product development, youth talent programs and its new campaign.
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News briefsFanatics involved in apparel sales case in Australia
“This ruling will have a very minor effect on our business and our ability to serve our partners in Australia,” Fanatics´ spokesperson commented on the court judgment.
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News briefsIntersport Spain liquidating
Banks and creditors having declined to approve its restructuring plan, Intersport Spain has been ordered by the court in Barcelona to enter liquidation, as Palco23 reports. The company – consisting of Intersport S.L., Intersport Retail One and Intersport CCS – filed for insolvency in February. Among the elements of the ...
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News briefsBoozt names Sofia Issakainen Women’s Director
The Nordic e-commerce group has appointed a seasoned fashion executive to lead its largest fashion category.
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News briefsUrs Lehmann named CEO of FIS
The former world champion skier from Switzerland has been appointed to lead the International Ski Federation, marking a significant leadership change in snow sports.
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News briefsBrazilian market sales soar for Vulcabras in Q2
Vulcabras posts strong Q2 growth, with net income more than doubling and domestic sales up 19% despite weaker international results.
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News briefsSports & leisure profits dip at New Wave in Q2
A Swedish sports and leisure group posted lower Q2 earnings and sales as currency effects and ongoing investments weighed on performance.
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News briefsAsics India targets 200 stores by 2026
The Japanese sportswear brand plans major retail expansion in India, including a flagship in Delhi and its first company-owned outlet.
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News briefsNew hire for Sports Emotion’s Football Category
Sports retailer Sports Emotion appoints a former Adidas assortment planning director to lead its football category purchasing across retail and online.
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News briefsOaxaca to sue Adidas, alleging misuse of traditional sandal design
Shoe manufacturer Adidas has collaborated with designer Willy Chavarría to create a sandal inspired by indigenous footwear, and the Mexican Minister of Culture has announced plans to file a lawsuit against them.
