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ArticleDecathlon Germany to open stores at Galeria locations
Decathlon Germany’s expansion plans with Galeria: from Konstanz to Leverkusen. New hires will number in the thousands.
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News briefsFrasers expands partnership with MAP Active to expand in South Asia
The plan is to open more than 350 stores in the region over the long term.
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News briefsDutch withdrawal provokes loss in Sprinter’s FY24
Overall revenue growth could not overcome one-off impairments.
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ArticleZumiez posts Q4 operating profit, but cautious on FY25 view
Gross margin improved to 36.2 percent and comparable store sales grew to 5.9 percent.
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News briefsIntersport Germany confirms strategy and management changes at AGM
The retailer has reaffirmed its growth strategy and appointed Oliver Krumholz as Supervisory Board Chair.
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ArticleBaltic sporting goods market holding its breath as Decathlon increases its presence in 2025
However, the French giant’s regional investments may also be good news for local retailers.
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News briefsLululemon has opened in Regent Street
The new flagship store in London’s shopping epicenter really stands out.
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ArticleIcanIwill opens its first store
Swedish training and lifestyle brand IcanIwill opens its first physical store in its home country.
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ArticleFútbol Emotion makes a move in Italy
FE acquired the entire chain’s parent, Free Time Management Group, from Fanatics Italy.
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News briefsSkechers opens up in Milan and Stockholm
Skechers has expanded its retail presence in Italy with a new concept store on Milan’s Corso Buenos Aires, the city’s premier High Street for shopping. The store brings its comfort footwear, apparel and accessories, including the brand’s popular Hands Free Slip-ins and Performance collection. Source: Skechers Skechers store ...
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ArticleSports Direct launches new membership program
Sports Direct, part of Frasers Group, has unveiled a membership program to bridge the gap between in-store and online shopping.
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ArticleFrasers forms ten-year partnership with GMG to launch Sports Direct in MENA
A 50-store expansion plan is set to increase Frasers Group’s footprint in the Gulf region and Egypt.
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ArticleNew US, European licensing deals for Reebok
Galaxy will be handling the US alone but the UK and Europe through a joint venture.
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News briefsNike opens a new store in Madrid
The store is located at walking distance from the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
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News briefsSwiss brand On opens a store in Newport Beach
Measuring 530 square meters, It is the brand’s largest store in the US.
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News briefsNew Chairman joins Decathlon
Fabien Derville has a successor as Chairman of the Board at Decathlon.
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C-Suite InterviewIrina Andorfer, Sport 2000 Austria: "As a retailer, I have to earn my USP"
Irina Andorfer talks about the transformation of Sport 2000 Austria and explains why listening and understanding are not enough for her first 100 days as CEO of Sport 2000 Austria.
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News briefsSNS close to getting a new owner
The global sneaker retailer Sneakersnstuff (SNS), which went into bankruptcy two weeks ago, is close to getting a new owner.
