News Briefs – Page 17
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News briefsProfessional Triathletes Organisation announces funding round led by SURJ
The new funding will support PTO’s next phase of growth and promote PTO’s expansion into the MENA region.
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News briefsSkechers responds to Kizik patent lawsuit
Skechers has rejected allegations of patent infringement brought by HandsFree Labs, the parent company of rival brand Kizik.
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News briefsNike-branded plane marks Lionesses’ Euro 2025 victory
Nike celebrated the England women’s national football team’s successful title defence with a few powerful marketing moves.
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News briefsSport Emotion hires head of personnel
Sports Emotion, parent of the Fútbol Emotion, Basketball Emotion and Running Emotion chains, has hired Irene Merino to be its Chief People Officer. Merino hails from Decathlon, where she spent a good 14 years in personnel. She began with a nearly ten-year stint in HR with Decathlon Spain, then spent ...
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News briefsIntersport Spain on the brink
Intersport Spain will either come to terms with its creditors by Sept. 1 or face liquidation
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News briefsKizik and HandsFree Labs sue Skechers over patent infringement
HandsFree Labs and its footwear brand Kizik have filed a lawsuit against Skechers.
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear sues Columbia University
The US outdoor company is taking legal action against the Ivy League university over alleged misuse of a shared name on apparel.
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News briefsCarla Webb-Sear joins KMD Brands as CFO
The Australia-listed outdoor group strengthens its leadership with a seasoned finance executive from the travel and media sectors.
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News briefsAmazon pauses global Google Shopping ads
The online giant has exited global Google Shopping ads, shifting the dynamics for advertisers throughout key international markets.
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News briefsColumbia adds store in Spain
Columbia Sportswear has opened a store in a fourth Spanish city.
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News briefsSales down, profits up for Boardriders in Spain
Boardriders Trading España, the Spanish subsidiary of Boardriders, generated a net profit in FY24 of €2.09 million, up 245 percent from FY23’s €606,105 – according to Palco23. Sales amounted to €53 million, down 7.3 percent year-on-year. Other operating income is down as well, from about €2.5 million to €1.72 million. ...
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News briefsThe Mountain Studio grows sales by 44% but swings to loss
Marcel Hirscher’s company presents mixed financial figures and wants to become a truly year-round brand.
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News briefsFrench Winter Games committee hires staff
The French Alps 2030 Organizing Committee has announced a series of appointments to key positions.
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News briefsPuma cuts 2025 outlook after Q2 net loss of €247m
The German sports company is struggling with the difficult geopolitical situation and weakness in key regions.
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News briefsMacron invests €15m in new HQ building
Construction is expected to be completed in 2026.
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News briefsUS Olympic committee changes policy on transgender women
The US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) appears to have banned transgender women from competing in women’s Olympic sports.
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News briefsMark Pinger appointed brand director at Arena
Pinger is a former Olympic swimmer and an experienced executive in the swimwear and sports industry.
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News briefsLawsuit over Foot Locker sale to Dick’s
A shareholder in Foot Locker, Robert Garfield, has filed suit in New York State Supreme Court to challenge Foot Locker’s sale to Dick’s Sporting Goods. The defendants in the case are Dick’s, Foot Locker, Foot Locker CEO Mary Dillon and directors on Foot Locker’s board. The meat of Garfield’s allegation ...
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News briefsAntitrust review period extended for Foot Locker - Dick’s partnership
Foot Locker and Dick’s Sporting Goods have agreed to voluntarily extend the waiting period to their proposed strategic partnership.
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News briefsRouvy acquires Bkool to expand indoor cycling business
Czech-based indoor cycling platform Rouvy announced the acquisition of Bkool for an undisclosed amount.
