News Briefs – Page 2
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News briefsFreeride World Tour teams up with Faction Skis and Phaenom Footwear
The annual series of events for freeride skiers and snowboarders has agreed a three-year deal with the two Swiss-based brands.
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News briefsArgan and Decathlon cut emissions with heat pumps
Four logistics sites now use heat pumps instead of gas boilers, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by 700 tons.
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News briefsMilan prosecutors target 13 luxury brands over labor exploitation
Prosecutors order document delivery from major luxury brands as investigation into exploitative subcontracting networks widens.
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News briefsWFSGI joins International Chamber of Commerce
WFSGI joins ICC to strengthen policy influence, expand global networks, and amplify voice on trade, ESG, and physical inactivity.
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News briefsCourt clears Adidas in Ye investor case
A US court ruled Adidas did not mislead investors over risks tied to its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West (Ye).
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News briefsPantone picks white as 2026 color
Pantone’s 2026 color of the year is Cloud Dancer, a soft white hue meant to evoke clarity and calm amid cultural noise.
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News briefsGymshark opens first US flagship in NYC
Gymshark will open its first US flagship store in Manhattan on Dec. 13, featuring bespoke design and community spaces.
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News briefsOlympic flame handed to Italy
The Olympic flame for Milano Cortina 2026 was handed over in Athens and will begin its Italian relay on December 6, covering 12,000 km across 20 regions.
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News briefsIntersport returns to ISPO
Intersport will attend ISPO 2026 in Amsterdam, reinforcing the event’s global relevance and new hosted buyer strategy.
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News briefsColumbia launches Endor-inspired collection
Columbia’s Endor collection lands December 11 with 20 STAR WARS pieces and Billie Lourd fronting the campaign, as the brand leans into irreverent marketing and real space tech.
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News briefsiFIT launches fitness reality series in the US
Fitness technology leader iFIT announces Trainer Games, a six-episode reality competition series launching on Prime Video in January 2026, offering contestants a $250,000 contract and a place on its elite trainer roster.
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News briefsHugo Boss unveils strategic overhaul
Hugo Boss unveils CLAIM 5 TOUCHDOWN strategy, projecting mid- to high-single-digit sales decline in 2026 before returning to growth, as major shareholder Frasers Group maintains confidence in the turnaround.
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News briefsChelsea footballer Chalobah backs Track Titan
Chelsea FC’s Trevoh Chalobah joins a $5M seed round for Track Titan, an AI-powered motorsport platform backed by elite sports and tech investors.
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News briefsEngland Golf launches Sustainability Drive 2025-2030
England Golf launches its Sustainability Drive 2025-2030, setting four key goals for clubs and facilities to drive environmental and social impact across the sport.
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News briefsSporting goods surge on Cyber Monday
Sporting goods sales rose 6 percent on Cyber Monday, driven by 17 percent discounts and demand for activewear, athleisure and fitness gear.
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News briefsAds banned in UK for greenwashing claims
UK advertising regulator bans Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads for exaggerated sustainability claims in crackdown on greenwashing.
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News briefsColumbia trolls Flat Earthers
Columbia Sportswear leans into absurd humor with a campaign offering its entire inventory to anyone who proves Earth has an edge.
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News briefsNew Balance reinforces Made in USA
New Balance underscores its Made in USA commitment with $155M in factory upgrades and a $3.1B economic impact in 2024.
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News briefsKiprun enters US running market
French running brand Kiprun will debut in the US in April 2026, introducing three shoe franchises and partnering with specialty retailers.
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News briefsNike reshapes leadership team
Nike revamps its senior leadership team, adding a COO role and eliminating CTO and CCO positions to streamline operations and boost agility.
