News Briefs – Page 25
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News briefsThe export of French footwear went down 4% in Q1
Revenues from footwear retailers in France were up by 1.4 percent on a comparable basis, on the other hand.
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News briefsJoma announces Brentford FC kit deal
Joma will succeed Umbro as the club’s kit supplier from 2025/26.
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News briefsJon Wyatt is the new Secretary General of World Triathlon
Wyatt was chosen from over a hundred candidates and his appointment obtained the Board’s unanimous approval.
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News briefsCraft and Houdini have collaborated on a limited-edition running shoe
Two of Sweden´s biggest sports brands have collaborated on a nature-inspired race shoe that made its debut in the 2025 Stockholm Marathon.
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News briefsFrench Ministry of Sport launches digital platform Data.Sport
The new platform centralizes data on sport in France and is meant to support decision-makers.
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News briefsCole Haan partners with Catapult to launch performance apparel
The golf apparel line will debut globally in spring 2026, with racket sports and performance lifestyle collections to follow.
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News briefsIOC appoints Pierre Ducrey as new Sports Director
Ducrey joined the IOC in 2003 from the UN in Geneva and currently serves as Olympic Games Operations Director.
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News briefsLidl launches international campaign for its sports brand Crivit
The new campaign also marks the start of Crivit’s independent brand identity.
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News briefsFrance celebrates the first anniversary of Paris 2024
The French Olympic Committee has unveiled the plan for the anniversary celebrations.
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News briefsAuthentic Brands Group acquires Dockers
The parent company of Reebok, Quiksilver, Roxy, and more has acquired the well-known brand from Levi Strauss & Co.
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News briefsBrisbane 2032 adds public survey to consultation process
The survey is open until June 20, 2025.
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News briefsNike prices will rise 10% on June 1 in the US
Due to tariffs, Nike clothing and equipment will cost between $2 and $10 more.
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News briefsGloberide posts higher FY25 sales, profits in Europe
The parent company, which includes Daiwa and Prince, reported a 10.5 percent Y-O-Y sales growth in Europe to ¥16,295 million (€99.8m) in FY25.
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News briefsGymshark launches its first loyalty scheme
Customers can unlock benefits and rewards by either shopping or working out using the retailer’s app.
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News briefsPuma India partners with marathon organizers NEB Sports
Puma India will become the official sportswear partner for two major events in a multi-year deal.
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News briefs50% tariff on EU imports proposed from Trump postponed
The US President’s tariff threat first raised trade tensions with the EU, but later was postponed after speaking with Ursula von der Leyen.
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News briefsNike eats humble pie as the brand returns to Amazon after six years
According to several media reports, Nike’s products will once again be sold on Amazon’s platform following a five-year hiatus.
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News briefsAllbirds signs agreements with two new distributors
Footwear brand signs agreements covering multiple countries in Central and South America and Southern Europe.
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News briefsHead partners with Portico Sport to grow its padel business
Portico has a presence in over 35 countries and has installed over 4.000 courts.