Retail insights from the sporting goods industry – Page 5
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News briefsSales up 6.3% at Intersport France for FY24
Online sales were up by 16 percent, thanks to 100 million visits to Intersport’s website and 2.88 million visits to Blackstore’s.
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News briefsJD Sports opens at a classic address in Las Vegas
JD Sports has expanded its worldwide network of flagship stores to include the Las Vegas Strip following its opening on Saturday, June 14.
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News briefsDick’s Sporting Goods joins forces with Uber
Dick’s Sporting Goods has established a new partnership with Uber Technologies and renewed an existing one with Affirm Holdings.
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News briefsJD Sports inaugurates its biggest global store in Manchester
More than 1,000 shoppers turned up at the opening.
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News briefsNew UK activewear Seissesense arrives at retail
The collection is available exclusively online.
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C-Suite InterviewFESI VP on the most disruptive AI tool for the sporting goods sector
FESI’s Michael Nendwich on AI, virtual try-ons and why tourism is a key growth driver for Europe’s sporting goods industry.
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News briefsHilfiger closes a store after 15 years
The Stockholm store has been having financial difficulties.
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News briefsVeja opens up in Marseille
Veja is opening its first store – or cultural hub, as the company calls it – in Marseille’s Friche la Belle de Mai.
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News briefsSports Direct has been reported for misleading pricing practises
Sports Direct has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over “misleading” pricing practices by Which?
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News briefsSGN Sport grows by another six stores
During the spring, six more stores have chosen to join the Swedish retail group, which is wholly owned and operated by dedicated entrepreneurs.
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News briefsGenesco reaffirms earnings guidance after better than expected Q1
In the three months ended May 3, Genesco’s sales rose by 4 percent from the previous year to $474.0 million.
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News briefsLululemon opens a first Turkish store
Lululemon enters the Turkish market, opening its first store in Istanbul.
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ArticleXXL nomination committee: change the whole board
There’s already a lot going on at the board level at XXL this week, with the company holding its annual general meeting on June 6.
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ArticleOnitsuka Tiger opens a store at London’s Covent Garden
It is the brand’s first Red Concept Store in Europe.
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News briefsDecathlon Spain’s big summer plans
The retailer plans to hire up to 650 people this summer.
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News briefsLidl launches international campaign for its sports brand Crivit
The new campaign also marks the start of Crivit’s independent brand identity.
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ArticleXXL and Stadium could face millions in fines on price fraud
Ten companies have once again misled consumers with their pricing, according to the Swedish Consumer Ombudsman. If no improvement is made, the Swedish chains risk heavy fines.
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News briefsNike prices will rise 10% on June 1 in the US
Due to tariffs, Nike clothing and equipment will cost between $2 and $10 more.
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News briefsGymshark launches its first loyalty scheme
Customers can unlock benefits and rewards by either shopping or working out using the retailer’s app.
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News briefsNike eats humble pie as the brand returns to Amazon after six years
According to several media reports, Nike’s products will once again be sold on Amazon’s platform following a five-year hiatus.
