All Running articles – Page 6
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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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News briefsSports Direct owner Frasers Group abandons XXL ASA bid
Frasers Group will not pursue a voluntary offer for shares in XXL ASA at NOK 10 (€0.86) per share.
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ArticleAdidas replaces Craft as Swedish Athletics’ kit supplier
Adidas is the new partner of Swedish Athletics. But one special pole vault guy sponsored by Puma was absent from the photoshoot. Will Mondo compete in three stripes?
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ArticleWorld Athletics discussing transgenderism
The governing body has opened a consultation with stakeholder, due to end in early March.
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ArticleAsics’ FY operating income hits record high
The running business was helped by a focus on higher-end product and “significant” sales growth in Greater China and Southeast/South Asia. European sales increased by 10.9 percent to ¥99.8 billion (€624.5m).
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ArticleeVent Fabrics offers an entire range of PFAS-and PTFE-free laminates
eVent Fabrics is going PTFE- & PFAS-free by 2025—plus, their new ultralight stormburstLT sets a new standard for breathability & performance.
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News briefsThe 15th Absolute Run store opens in Bruges
The 15th Absolute Run store opened in Bruges, Belgium. SPORT 2000 continues the internationalization of the specialist format. In 2025, several more stores will open up.
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ArticleXXL revenues contracted 1.8% in Q4
Despite continued negative market developments in the Nordic sports and outdoor markets, the Group’s results are benefiting from a cost reduction programme.
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ArticleBrooks Running achieved sales growth of 228% in China 2024
Global expansion were the key words for Brooks in 2024. The Seattle-based company realized a 228 percent year-over-year sales growth rate in China in 2024 and expanded its U.S. specialty retail channel business by 19 percent.
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ArticleIntersport Voswinkel’s report of 2024, plans for growth in 2025
Intersport Voswinkel invested over €4 million in its first full year after being acquired by the Cisalfa Group, modernizing and opening 15 new stores, creating 60 new jobs.
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News briefsOn adds four new athletes to its roster
The Swiss brand picked four young talents from Italy and Finland.
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ArticleCan Elliot Hill ‘swoosh’ Nike back to the top and does the company have another Jordan in its portfolio?
In a recent interview with Fortune magazine, Nike CEO Elliot Hill had plenty of opportunity to talk about Nike’s fall and how he believes it is returning to the top. It all became a long talk of the need for innovation and new Nike icons.
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News briefsSkechers opens up first ever 7.500 performance store together with tech company
Skechers is revolutionizing its retail experience with its first Skechers Performance store, an immersive destination with half-courts where consumers can try out the latest innovative products from The Comfort Technology Company.
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ArticleAsics President in interview: ‘Our sales will lift 50% to $6.4bn by 2030’
As Asics makes a final push toward its aim of leading the Japanese, US and European running-shoe markets this year, President Mitsuyuki Tominaga is looking further ahead to lift sales by 50 percent from last year to over 1 trillion yen ($6.4bn) by 2030.
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ArticleOn eyes younger consumers and new markets
The Swiss company adds retail partners around the world, is pleased with it´s 2024 and looks for more progress 2025 toward its 2026-2027 financial goals.
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ArticleOutlook 2025: Chances for the sporting goods industry
What does 2025 have in store for the sporting goods industry? Our comprehensive analysis finds six opportunities for growth.
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ArticleStrava’s latest 'Year in Sport' report highlights preference for more relaxed workouts
People no longer push to the extremes in their fitness routines while run clubs are emerging as the new social hotspots.
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ArticleAdidas releases its first physical shoe out the metaverse
A version of the Ultraboost 5 has roots in an app that gamifies exercise.
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ArticleKey Q3 developments lead Foot Locker to lower FY guidance
Foot Locker’s operating income fell 74% to $12 million in Q3. Total sales declined 1.4% to $1.96 billion.
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ArticleNew biodegradable midsole technology unveiled by OrthoLite Cirql at ISPO Munich
Cirql Zero offers complete biodegradability and scalability and aims to reshape sustainability standards in the footwear industry.
