News Briefs – Page 60
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News briefsNike now has a CIO
A former Salesforce executive was hired to fill the new position of Chief Information Officer at Nike.
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News briefsPIF seeks 50 percent of Selfridges
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has reportedly offered to raise its stake in the department store chain.
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News briefsStay of execution for Google Chrome’s cookie
Google has decided against, or been compelled to decide against, the deprecation of third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.
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News briefsHibbett now under JD Sports Fashion’s umbrella
JD Sports Fashion completed the acquisition of Alabama-based sports fashion retailer Hibbett, Inc. on July 25, after Hibbett shareholders approved the deal at a special meeting on July 19 and all other outstanding conditions were met. “The completion of our acquisition of Hibbett is an important strategic milestone for us ...
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News briefsIrina Shayk celebrates ‘Parisian lifestyle’ with H&M activewear
H&M’s activewear label Move has launched a new women’s collection, inspired by a sporty Parisian lifestyle and fronted by a supermodel.
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News briefsJapanese financial institutions to sell $1.2 billion in Asics stock
A group of Japanese financial entities, including 15 banks and investment funds, plans to sell 73,916,500 shares of Asics’ common stock at 2,442.5 Japanese Yen (€14.60) per share through a secondary offering. This move comes after a remarkable year for the Japanese sportswear company, with its stock price surging over ...
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News briefsNike veteran joins Altra Running as Global Head of Product
Altra Running, part of VF Corp., has hired Kylee Barton, a nearly 20-year Nike veteran, as its new Global Head of Product.
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News briefsThe Lycra Company’s Coolmax EcoMade fiber makes its debut at the Paris Games
Brazilian brand Body Work has unveiled the official jerseys of the Brazilian volleyball team for Paris 2024, made from a fabric that blends two fiber technologies from The Lycra Company.
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News briefsReusch unveils goalie glove with temperature-regulating Outlast
Reusch teamed up with Outlast for a new model in the Goalkeeping 2024 collection with temperature-regulating material on the back of the glove, creating a microclimate that regulates heat and moisture.
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News briefsVeja appoints Anthony Bunn as EMEA Sales Director
French sustainable sneaker brand Veja has appointed a new Sales Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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News briefsFoot Locker to open its first India store in Delhi
American athletic retailer Foot Locker will open its first brick-and-mortar store in India at the Nexus Select CityWalk Mall in Saket, New Delhi.
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News briefsAdidas collaborates with Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’
Adidas has unveiled an exclusive collection to celebrate the release of Marvel Studios’ new Deadpool & Wolverine movie, which hits US movie theaters on July 26, 2024.
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News briefsKipsta unveils new official match balls for UEFA Europa League, Conference League
Kipsta presents the official match balls to be used in all UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League matches from the 24-25 season and until the end of the 26-27 season.
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News briefsSalomon appoints Global Chief Product Officer for new Softgoods unit
Salomon has appointed Guillaume Meyzenq as the new Global Chief Product Officer for its new softgoods business unit.
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News briefsPerfect Moment lowers annual operating loss
British luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment lowered its annual operating loss by 11 percent to $7.7 million for the 12 months ended March 31.
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News briefsShareholders approve sale of Hibbett to JD Sports
JD Sports has cleared the final hurdle in its $1.1bn takeover of US sports retailer Hibbett Sports.
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News briefsLululemon accused of greenwashing
Lululemon is being sued over its Be Planet marketing campaign in a proposed class action lawsuit.
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News briefsSkechers sues L.L. Bean
Skechers has filed a lawsuit against Maine-based private retailer L.L. Bean, accusing it of allegedly copying a shoe design.
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News briefsDiadora hires CMO for US business
Diadora has hired Ryan Eckel, previously Brand President of Tracksmith, as Chief Marketing Officer for the US.
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News briefsOnitsuka Tiger celebrates on Champs-Elysées
Days before the 2024 Summer Games begin, Onitsuka Tiger will start celebrating its 75th anniversary at the Hôtel Onitsuka Tiger in Paris.
