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In presenting Nike's spring/summer 2015 women's collection in New York,...
In presenting Nike's spring/summer 2015 women's collection in New York, accompanied by 27 top athletes, Mark Parker, chief executive of the group, said that it expects to raise its annual revenues from women-specific products by $2 billion to $7 billion in the next three years. “Sport and fitness are powering ...
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Briko's helmet Vulcano 6.8, one of Ispo's award winners for...
Briko's helmet Vulcano 6.8, one of Ispo's award winners for this year, has been selected for publication in the 2014 edition of the ADI Design Index, the annual publication showcasing the best of Italian design, as selected by ADI's permanent Observatory. ADI is the Italian Association for Industrial Design. Founded ...
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Nike plans to drop out of snowboarding and free-skiing after...
Nike plans to drop out of snowboarding and free-skiing after the holiday 2014 collection to concentrate on the growing skateboarding segment in action sports. The company will continue to honor sponsorship deals with athletes in these domains until the end of their contracts.
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After Zara and H&M, another big low-cost fashion retail chain,...
After Zara and H&M, another big low-cost fashion retail chain, Topshop, is planning to launch a sports and leisurewear line, called Parkwood Topshop Athletic, in a joint venture with Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, the American musician, singer and actress, and her company, Parkwood Entertainment. The line will consist of clothing and footwear ...
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Gaastra International Sportswear has signed a European licensing agreement for...
Gaastra International Sportswear has signed a European licensing agreement for its footwear with the Newport Footwear subsidiary of another Dutch company, Star Collections, which will start taking care of deliveries from next spring. Gaastra was previously developing and distribution its footwear on its own. Separately, Gaastra has signed up with ...
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Compressport has launched a new, lightweight style of underwear shorts...
Compressport has launched a new, lightweight style of underwear shorts that can be used for any sports, individual or team. The shorts are made of 100-percent natural fibers including cashmere, which has antibacterial properties that help prevent both odors and irritation. The shorts are available in four colors - black, ...
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National Geographic has made Craghoppers its exclusive North American partner...
National Geographic has made Craghoppers its exclusive North American partner for licensed apparel
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The European Surf Manufacturers Association (Eurosima), gave its annual Innovation...
The European Surf Manufacturers Association (Eurosima), gave its annual Innovation Prize to Newtis, a French start-up that has developed a new polycarbonate-based layering process for surfboards. It is said to be more automated and less toxic than traditional processes based on fiberglass. It also allows for easier customization. To market ...
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Nike has launched the Hyperwarm Flex, a baselayer for athletes...
Nike has launched the Hyperwarm Flex, a baselayer for athletes training and competing in cold climates. The pant-and-top combination features breathable mesh and seamless knit engineering as well as distinct knitted panels in the areas - the shoulders, elbows and knees - requiring superior flexibility. To guard against overheating or the ...
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Nike has delayed the launch of its latest basketball shoe,...
Nike has delayed the launch of its latest basketball shoe, the LeBron 12, citing “a small cosmetic issue.” The new model was scheduled to become available at retail in China on Oct. 1 and elsewhere in the world on Oct. 11. An earlier model of the LeBron was recently estimated ...
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Lactel, the major brand of milk in France, has come...
Lactel, the major brand of milk in France, has come out with Sporteus, a high-protein and low-fat milk marketed as a means of recovering from physical exertion
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Patagonia has launched a capsule collection made from reclaimed or...
Patagonia has launched a capsule collection made from reclaimed or alternatively-sourced fabrics. The company said the new Truth to Materials collection is meant to re-imagine the source of raw materials. The collection includes an undyed cashmere snap-t pullover and cardigan, a reclaimed cotton hoody and crew, a reclaimed wool jacket ...
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Puma has signed a licensing deal with L'Oréal for personal...
Puma has signed a licensing deal with L'Oréal for personal care items, taking the place of Procter & Gamble from next January
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In a further innovative initiative, Patagonia has launched a new...
In a further innovative initiative, Patagonia has launched a new temperature regulation technology that uses a proprietary element for extra stability against fiber migration. It is described as a multi-denier synthetic insulation, called FullRange, that is made up of different types of polyester fiber. It has been developed by Toray ...
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A U.S. company, Eyeking, has extended its eyewear licensing agreement...
A U.S. company, Eyeking, has extended its eyewear licensing agreement with Under Armour until the end of 2019
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Apple is giving a new impetus at the wearable technology...
Apple is giving a new impetus at the wearable technology sector with the launch of the iPhone 6 and of the Apple Watch. The new iPhone will incorporate a dedicated health app that uses sensors to track steps and calories burned, adjusting the count based on elevation. On top of ...
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Epson is one of the latest entrants into the wearable...
Epson is one of the latest entrants into the wearable technologies category. Its new Runsense is a sports watch for hikers and runners that integrates an advanced GPS and a heart monitor. According to SAZ, it has already started to be offered to sports retailers in the German-speaking countries, with ...
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Rossignol is launching its first after-ski boot for the winter...
Rossignol is launching its first after-ski boot for the winter 2014/15 season, developed in a very elegant version by its research and development laboratory in Montebelluna
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Body Glove has announced the signing of a licensing agreement...
Body Glove has announced the signing of a licensing agreement with Push Creations to create a new line of Body Glove watches. The watches, designed both for the surfer and the fashion focused swimsuit consumer, are wate- resistant up to a depth of 300 feet and feature innovative styling and ...
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Body Glove is bringing out a line of outdoor fitness...
Body Glove is bringing out a line of outdoor fitness lifestyle clothing, Breathe by Body Glove, in North America this autumn. It is said to have been designed for a woman who wants to experience physical exercise to make her feel confident, beautiful and empowered, and not just for physical ...
