News Briefs – Page 36
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News briefsNike unveils the new Swoosh TC distance-running network
Swoosh TC will initially consist of clubs in Utah, Oregon and Arizona.
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News briefsIntersport opens new store in Sweden
Intersport Sweden is expanding with a new store in Lund, a medium-size city in the southernmost part of the country, near Malmö and Copenhagen.
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News briefsYonex nine-month operating income rises
The Japanese group Yonex has reported a 39 percent increase in operating income to ¥11,391 million (€72.5m) for the nine months ended Dec. 31.
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News briefsRebranding of eVent’s sustainable laminates for 2026
eVent Fabrics unveils a fresh identity for its plant-based laminates, stormST and windstormST, emphasizing sustainable performance in all weather.
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News briefsPadel gets official recognition from the International University Sports Federation (FISU)
The sport of padel, which has been experiencing rapid growth across continents, will be further integrated into the international university sports movement.
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News briefsThe Roland-Garros stadium will host its first running event
“Run Set & Match” is organized by the French Tennis Federation and RnK.
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News briefsAsics EMEA appoints new head of Marketing, Merchandising and Product
Andreas Moll, Asics’ former Category Director of Running, takes over the role from Gary Raucher.
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News briefsQuiksilver, Billabong, Volcom stores shuttering in US and Canada
Liberated Brands, North American licensee for surf and skate brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the state of Delaware on Jan. 2–3, according to SGB Media. Liberated had been handling these accounts since 2023. The brands themselves live on.
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News briefsYue Yuen offers FY profit guidance, warns on potential tax impact
Yue Yuen’s manufacturing group saw growth in gross and operating profit due to increased capacity utilisation and product efficiency.
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News briefsQuiksilver’s founder has died
The founder of Quiksilver, Alan Green, died of cancer on Jan. 14, we have learned from Surfer magazine and others. He was 77.
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News briefsAsics backs the 25th Summer Deaflympics as Total Support Member
The upcoming Deaflympics, whose first edition dates back to 1924, will see elite athletes who are deaf compete in 21 sports.
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News briefsThe 15th Absolute Run store opens in Bruges
The 15th Absolute Run store opened in Bruges, Belgium. SPORT 2000 continues the internationalization of the specialist format. In 2025, several more stores will open up.
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News briefsThe NFL will play regular season games in Melbourne
This new multi-year commitment, part of the league’s ambition to accelerate international growth, will begin in 2026.
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News briefsJack & Jones introduces its first skiwear collection
The initiative has been driven by the brand’s French subsidiary.
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News briefsCambodia’s footwear exports up 23% in 2024
In 2024, Cambodia’s footwear exports rose by 23 percent to $1.68 billion, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
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News briefsGlobal footwear market expected to grow 4.2% a year to 2029
Over the period, the size of the market is expected to increase by $103.6 billion.
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News briefsOdlo to sponsor World Championship in biathlon and Team Swiss-Ski
Odlo supports Team Swiss-Ski at historic IBU Biathlon World Championships in Lenzerheide
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News briefsAfter US, Argentina to pull out of WHO
Argentina will be leaving the World Health Organization (WHO), president Milei has said, partly because he blames the organization for the Covid lockdowns.
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News briefsFoot Locker opens first new Kids Store format in NY
The store is 600 square meters and is located in the Bay Plaza Shopping Centre in the Bronx.
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News briefsOnline repair portal launched by Gore-Tex
Gore-Tex launches an online repair portal in the UK, powered by United Repair Centre. The portal offers high-quality repairs for damaged gear.
