All Racquet Sports articles – Page 2
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News briefsMacron eyes record year
Italian sportswear brand Macron generated €107 million in revenue during the first half of 2025.
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ArticleStarvie joins the GSIC
Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC), a non-profit founded in 2015, has a new member in Spanish Starvie.
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ArticlePadel set for 17% annual growth through 2027, says Playtomic
In Europe, growth appears to have been strongest in France, whose court total increased by 1,272 during 2024, the Global Padel Report for 2025 said.
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ArticleEllesse returning to the US
Parent company Pentland has signed a licensing deal with a new entity.
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News briefsHead to launch first-ever tennis shoe with Boa
Shoes and boots for running, biking, snowboarding, and more. But here is the first-ever Head shoe with Boa wrap for tennis.
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ArticleFirst J.Lindeberg womens fashion collection ever to be released in 2026
To celebrate 30 years of collections, J.Lindeberg is introducing “A Day in the Lifestyle” and its first Women’s Wear SS26 collection.
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News briefsPadel World Summit successfully closes first Barcelona edition
The event for padel professionals attracted participants from 80 countries.
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News briefsStarVie appoints CEO
The Spanish padel brand StarVie has hired Alejandro Fernández-Cid Alegre to serve as CEO. The previous CEO, Jorge Gómez de la Vega, stepped down on Feb. 28, after 17 years, as we reported at the time. Source: StarVie Alejandro Fernández-Cid Alegre, CEO, StarVie Fernández-Cid Alegre has since ...
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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 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 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.
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News briefsMisto Holdings reports revenue growth, flat operating profit in Q1
On a constant-currency basis, Q1 sales fell by 3.3 percent.
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ArticleLe Coq Sportif seems to be drawing buyers
The classic French brand is up for sale, and there are rumors of two potential buyers.
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ArticleYonex annual operating income rises 10%
FY net income was 7.7 percent higher year-over-year to ¥10,591 million (€64.8m) as gross margin improved by 60 basis points to 44.9 percent.
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News briefsNew Balance opens its first Swedish flagship store
New Balance continues to open up stores. Now the company opens its second store in the Nordic region.
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News briefsAsics enters tennis collab with French fashion brand
For its first head-to-toe tennis colab, Asics has teamed up with French A.P.C.
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News briefsWTA and PIF introduce comprehensive maternity program
Eligible WTA players will, for the first time, receive paid maternity leave for up to 12 months.
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News briefsFair Trade Commission fines Dunlop Sports Korea
The company is found to have restricted discounts.
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News briefsNew CEO for Head North America
Jeff Bardsley will succeed Kevin Kempin, retiring after 32 years with the company.
