News Briefs – Page 5
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News briefsTopgolf Callaway sells 60% Topgolf stake
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. has agreed to sell a 60 percent stake in its Topgolf and Toptracer business to Leonard Green & Partners in a deal valuing the business at approximately $1.1 billion.
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News briefsIronman 70.3 Hengqin debuts in March 2026
Ironman has announced the Ironman 70.3 Hengqin triathlon will debut on March 15, 2026, in China’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with a scenic course across the southern island of Hengqin.
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News briefsMacron launches Sound of Us campaign
Macron’s Sound of Us campaign introduces an anthem and jacket concept, using music to strengthen emotional ties between athletes, fans, and the brand.
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News briefsSki Climate Summit returns to Bolzano
The Ski Industry Climate Summit will convene January 13–15 in Bolzano, Italy, uniting winter sports stakeholders to accelerate climate action.
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News briefsNike unites product, design and innovation teams.
Nike consolidates Innovation, Design and Product teams across Nike, Jordan and Converse to speed up athlete-focused development amid financial headwinds.
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News briefsNike, Converse launch final Stranger Things collab
Nike and Converse are returning to Hawkins, Indiana for a limited-edition Stranger Things collection ahead of the show’s final season, leveraging nostalgia for commercial success.
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News briefsCarbon raises $60m to scale 3D printing
Silicon Valley additive manufacturing company Carbon, Inc. has raised $60 million from investors including Adidas and Sequoia Capital, accelerating its cash-flow positive path.
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News briefsAsics acquires race platform leaders in Spain and Thailand
Asics Corporation has acquired race registration leaders Deporticket (Spain) and Thaidotrun (Thailand) to significantly expand its digital running ecosystem across two key regions.
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News briefsUmbro names new North American apparel, footwear licensees
Iconix International’s Umbro brand is preparing a major North American relaunch in 2026, securing Isaac Morris Ltd. for apparel and BBC International for footwear.
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News briefsHyosung and Lenzing launch eco yoga fabrics
Hyosung and Lenzing introduce a yoga fabric collection blending bio-based spandex and wood-derived fibers, setting a new standard for sustainable activewear.
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News briefsEuropean Fitness Award debuts in Berlin
The inaugural European Fitness Award by RSG Group honors standout figures and projects shaping the fitness industry’s future.
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News briefsMarquee Brands acquires Stance
Marquee Brands acquires Stance, expanding into performance essentials and opening new opportunities for sportswear and athleisure growth.
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News briefsArvind launches biomass torrefaction plant
Arvind builds India’s first cotton-stalk torrefaction plant, replacing coal with biomass and helping global apparel and sporting goods brands decarbonize supply chains.
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News briefsVoting opens for Globe Soccer Awards
Public voting for the 16th Globe Soccer Awards is live, spotlighting football stars and shaping their commercial value in the global athlete economy.
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News briefsRebuilderAI wins dual CES awards
RebuilderAI’s VRING:ON platform wins CES 2026 honors in FashionTech and AI for transforming design-to-manufacturing workflows.
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News briefsHaelixa secures recycled cotton proof
Haelixa and New Focus Textiles introduce DNA-based proof of recycled cotton, tackling greenwashing and compliance challenges for apparel and sportswear.
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News briefsCiele Athletics names Corey Stecker sales chief
Canadian running brand Ciele Athletics has named Corey Stecker as Global Head of Sales, bringing 18 years of experience from VF Corp. brands.
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News briefsCéraclès creates Ekosport-Rent department
Céraclès Coopérative has created a department for Ekosport-Rent and appointed Michael Bissey to lead it, supported by Marion Reuiler.
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News briefsFIS signs four-year deal with Hestra
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has signed a four-year agreement with Hestra Gloves to procure gloves for all FIS staff worldwide.
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News briefsSprinter returns to profit in FY24/25
Sprinter, wholly owned by JD Sports, swung to a €33.8 million profit in FY24/25 by cutting supply and operating costs despite a slight revenue decline.
