• Shimano Q1: five takeaways
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    Shimano Q1: five takeaways

    2026-04-24T07:10:00Z

    A 36% operating profit drop despite a top-line beat — and fishing tackle is now carrying more of the load.

  • Q4 2025 Scorecard: Revenue rises, earnings crater
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    Q4 2025 Scorecard: Revenue rises, earnings crater

    2026-04-13T15:12:00Z

    Revenue climbed 8% across 47 companies in Q4 2025, but profits fell by more than a third, as impairments, strategic resets and structural consolidation all pulled in the same direction.

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 37 - 9+10
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 37 - 9+10

    2026-03-18T14:17:00Z

    Reebok replaces China licensee as revenues slide for third year running | Decathlon enters MediaMarkt to accelerate German store expansion | PUMA partners with Chinese foam specialist Shincell on next-gen NITRO | Lidl brings carbon-plate running technology within reach, but the shoe is not for everyone | Ashley’s Frasers moves into Puma’s shareholder register, and history suggests it won’t stay quiet | Sport 2000 Group tops market with €5.3bn in 2025 retail sales | Gymshark hits record £646m revenue as profits dip on investment | Yue Yuen 2026: Expanding production in Southeast Asia | DICK’S posts $17bn in sales as Foot Locker reset takes shape | Adidas CEO Gulden drives growth with glocalization and US push | Helly Hansen acquisition drives Kontoor Brands to $3.15bn revenue | Adidas reports record revenues for 2025, eyes further growth | On Holding posts record growth in 2025 as FX drags net income | Shimano’s inventory crisis signals a bicycle industry hangover | Lululemon founder issues shareholder letter, demands board overhaul by March 13 | Adidas extends CEO Gulden and reshapes supervisory board | Soqa’s founder on closing the female football product gap

  • Shimano’s inventory crisis
    Article

    Shimano’s inventory crisis

    2026-03-02T14:27:00Z

    A pandemic-era cycling boom flooded Europe and China with excess bikes. Now the world’s largest parts maker is paying the price.

  • Nike Japan nears 100% renewables
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    Nike Japan nears 100% renewables

    2026-03-02T11:10:00Z

    A 16-project solar supply agreement could close the last gap in Nike’s Japan electricity transition.

  • Clean200 2026: Nike, Adidas and Puma ranked
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    Clean200 2026: Nike, Adidas and Puma ranked

    2026-02-19T15:21:00Z

    Five sporting goods firms feature in the global ranking of largest companies by sustainable revenue, with Nike at rank 57.

  • Q3 2025 Scorecard: Sporting goods winners & losers
    Analysis

    Q3 2025 Scorecard: Sporting goods winners & losers

    2026-01-12T16:19:00Z

    SGIE Q3 2025 scorecard: 47 sporting goods companies tracked by sales and profits reveal uneven growth, with smaller firms outpacing larger competitors.

  • Analysis: Industry stocks tumble 14% in 2025
    Analysis

    Analysis: Industry stocks tumble 14% in 2025

    2026-01-05T16:39:00Z

    Public sporting goods companies lost $67bn in aggregate market value in 2025 as tariff fears and operating challenges sent valuations down 14.3% on a weighted basis.

  • Market Analysis: The global sports equipment market
    Analysis

    Market Analysis: The global sports equipment market

    2025-10-10T05:35:00Z

    The global sports equipment market recovered modestly in 2024.

  • UN declaration recognises physical activity as core health intervention
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    UN declaration recognises physical activity as core health intervention

    2025-09-25T05:42:00Z

    UN recognises physical activity as a core health intervention. WFSGI and leading brands call for urgent action to address the global inactivity crisis.