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ArticlePSG and Snipes announce partnership
Sneaker and streetwear retailer Snipes will be on the back of PSG’s team kit for three years
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News briefsGo Sports opens a store in Baghdad
The new Go Sport store in Iraq is poised to be the premier destination for sports enthusiasts.
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News briefsAdidas mixes culture with sneakers in first Korean heritage store
In Seoul, the 75-year-old brand makes a Korean heritage debut.
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ArticleIntersport Sweden CEO on new ownership: ‘We are profitable, taking market share, and have a good plan’
With a new ownership group comprising 110 people after private equity firm Adelis sold Interport Sweden, the company’s CEO is confident that the chain will go into the future with renewed energy.
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Infographics & DataThe growth trajectory of China’s athleisure market
China’s athleisure market forecast: Projected to reach $82.8 billion by 2024, highlighting key growth drivers and consumer trends.
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News briefsSalomon opens flagship store on Champs-Élysées
Salomon has opened up the doors to its new flagship store in Paris. On the famous Champs-Élysées, the brand has opened a 295 square meter store. This is the first mountain sports lifestyle store on the famous shopping street. The store features footwear, apparel and gear for running, hiking and ...
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News briefsAdidas reopens its large Champs-Elysées store in Paris
Adidas has relocated and reopened its Champs-Elysées store in Paris. The store moved a few meters up the iconic road and is now next to the Georges V metro station. It is an extra-large, three-storey boutique with a sales area of 2,820 square meters. The first floor is devoted ...
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News briefsPhysical stores maintain relevance amid e-commerce surge, study finds
A recent study by Forrester highlights a significant projected growth in global e-commerce, expecting online sales to reach $6.8 trillion by 2028, capturing 24 percent of worldwide retail. Despite this surge, $21.9 trillion of the anticipated $28.7 trillion in total retail sales will still occur offline, underscoring the undiminished importance ...
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ArticleCastore opens first London outlet store at The O2
Castore has launched its first London outlet store at Outlet Shopping at The O2. This new storefront occupies 121 square meters on the upper level of the complex, nestled next to Reiss. The store features a range of Castore’s women’s and men’s athletic wear and includes a special section for ...
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News briefsRetail resilience: physical stores prove crucial for driving growth in digital era
The retail landscape, deeply transformed by the Covid-19 pandemic, is demonstrating resilience and a symbiotic relationship between physical stores and online sales. Despite the surge in digital shopping during the pandemic’s peak, recent data indicates that brick-and-mortar stores remain essential for driving growth in the retail sector. According to an ...
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News briefsNorwegian sports chains see 9.5 percent sales decline in Q1 2024
Sports chains in Norway, including XXL, Sport1, Intersport, Anton Sport, Löplabbet, Stadion, Obs!, and Stadium Outlet, reported a significant sales downturn in the first quarter of 2024, with revenues dropping 9.5 percent compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 2.7 billion Norwegian kroner (€233.2 million). The decline is attributed ...
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News briefsMartin Badour appointed as new President of Snipes USA, succeeds Jim Bojko
Snipes has announced Martin Badour as the new President of its operations in the US. Badour, who previously served as Executive VP of Retail for Snipes in the USA, steps into the role effective immediately. He replaces Jim Bojko, who has departed from the company. In a statement, Badour expressed ...
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ArticleXXL relocates Swedish stores in response to soaring rents
XXL, the Norwegian sporting goods giant, is relocating its stores in Uppsala, Västerås, and Växjö in Sweden due to soaring rental costs. The moves, set for late summer, involve shifts of just a few hundred meters each but stem from what the company describes as “soaring rents.” Anders Lindblom, the ...
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News briefsApril sees dip in UK retail sales amid poor weather and easter shift
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported a downturn in retail sales for April, attributing the decline to unfavorable weather conditions and an earlier Easter period. According to the trade association, total retail sales in the UK experienced a 4 percent decrease for the four-week period from March 31 to ...
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News briefsLiverpool FC scores retail partnership in South Korea with Over the Pitch
Liverpool FC (LFC) has scored big in South Korea with its latest retail partnership with Over the Pitch, a soccer brand and design studio. This collaboration marks Liverpool’s first foray into the South Korean market. The initial phase of the partnership will see the introduction of two dedicated retail ...
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ArticleGymshark names GM, bolstering executive team for omnichannel expansion
Gymshark has announced the appointment of Hannah Mercer to the newly established role of General Manager, wholesale and retail, marking another significant addition to its executive team. Mercer brings experience to the brand, having spent six years at Adidas, where she served as Global Vice President, overseeing the brand’s retail ...
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News briefsSkechers expands Belgian footprint with new store in Brussels
Brussels welcomes Skechers to its Rue Neuve shopping district with the unveiling of a spacious 490-square-meter store. The store offers a showcase of Skechers’ range of footwear, apparel and accessories, featuring a striking vaulted entrance and a captivating mural paying homage to the brand’s roots in Southern California’s Manhattan Beach. ...
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News briefsFrench sneaker brand Veja makes London debut with eco-friendly store concept
French sustainable sneaker brand Veja has inaugurated its first store in London’s bustling Seven Dials district. Nestled at 45 Monmouth Street, bridging the gap between Covent Garden and Soho, the 140-square-meter boutique showcases the brand’s footwear collection, complemented by an onsite cobbler station for sneaker and shoe repairs and cleaning ...
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ArticleFoot Locker unveils new store concept at Willowbrook Mall
Foot Locker has introduced a new retail concept at its Willowbrook Mall location in Wayne, N.J., aiming to redefine the sneaker shopping experience. According to a statement, the new store format, designed to integrate customer insights and elevate service standards, “marks a significant step forward for the global footwear retailer”. ...
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ArticleDecathlon closes one more store in Sweden, only has one left
Decathlon revealed plans to shut down three of its stores in Sweden, citing challenges amid the global economic climate. The closures will affect Decathlon Kungens Kurva, Decathlon Barkarby and Decathlon Uppsala, impacting a total of 72 employees. Explaining the decision, a Decathlon spokesperson stated: “The Swedish market is specific and ...
