• SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 37 - 15+16
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 37 - 15+16

    2026-05-18T06:53:00Z

    Why On’s Q1 is more than just a strong quarter | What VF Corp’s Reinvent fixed, and what it didn’t | FY2026 revenue up: JD Sports shifts focus to efficiency over expansion | Mike Ashley confirms to FT his team filmed the Cowgill footage | Under Armour plunges 19% as outlook disappoints | Mizuno reports record-high sales and profits for FY2025 | Columbia flat in Q1 as tariffs and US weakness weigh on margins | Asics posts record Q1 earnings. Shares fall on flat guidance | Puma Q1 shows stability as management keeps cautious full-year outlook | Yue Yuen Q1 profit drops by more than half as bottlenecks and tariffs erode margins | Gildan posts record Q1 revenue as HanesBrands integration advances | Technogym grows Q1 revenues 10% to €237m across all regions | Brooks posts 23% Q1 growth as EMEA surges and China triples | A $225 million bet on the everything-pickleball company

  • Saucony drives Wolverine Worldwide to strong Q1
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    Saucony drives Wolverine Worldwide to strong Q1

    2026-05-14T14:39:00Z

     With Saucony now the fastest-growing brand and international at 20%, Wolverine’s earnings mix is shifting decisively away from its domestic wholesale base

  • Saucony continues its campaign of invitation-only footraces
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    Saucony continues its campaign of invitation-only footraces

    2026-03-12T16:10:00Z

    The invitation-only relay format, now staged in five cities, anchors Saucony’s record marketing investment as FY 2025 sales topped $533m.

  • SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 37 - 7+8
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    SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 37 - 7+8

    2026-03-02T00:13:00Z

    Strategic reset costs Puma €643.6m as sales fall 8.1% in 2025 | Saucony’s 31% surge powers Wolverine Worldwide’s 2025 turnaround | Gildan posts record Q4 revenue after HanesBrands integration | Amer Sports targets up to 18% growth in 2026 amid Salomon investment push | Decathlon co-leads €40m first close of industrial-focused ventures fund | JD Sports Fashion announces £200m share buyback program | IKEA pilots store-in-store retail with Decathlon in the UK | Intersport Finke takes EuroShop RetailDesign Award for sustainability | On Running’s Korea robot factory targets tariffs and supply chain risk | Adidas enters hybrid fitness racing with Adizero Dropset Elite | New Balance’s Made in USA spring collection lands at a loaded moment | HYROX at nine: the fitness race that became a brand battleground

  • Saucony hits $533m in Wolverine’s best year
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    Saucony hits $533m in Wolverine’s best year

    2026-02-26T18:17:00Z

    The 127-year-old running brand posted its highest-ever launch day and targets mid-teens growth in 2026 – now Wolverine’s clearest strategic asset.

  • Saucony and Merrell keep Wolverine on track for growth in Q3
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    Saucony and Merrell keep Wolverine on track for growth in Q3

    2025-11-05T19:32:00Z

    Saucony sprints ahead, Merrell climbs – and Wolverine sees double-digit growth in its running, outdoor and activewear business.

  • Converse has a new VP of global footwear and design
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    Converse has a new VP of global footwear and design

    2025-09-29T06:16:00Z

    Chavon Webster has more than 10 years of experience in the sports industry.

  • Running reloaded: These shoe brands race ahead of the rest
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    Running reloaded: These shoe brands race ahead of the rest

    2025-09-21T18:21:00Z

    The running shoe market is undergoing a shake-up – and lifestyle is becoming a key to success.

  • Bauer Hockey has a new EVP & GM
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    Bauer Hockey has a new EVP & GM

    2025-09-03T12:00:00Z

    The hockey equipment brand appoints a new leader with deep experience across global footwear and apparel companies.

  • Saucony, Merrell again fuel growth for Wolverine in Q2 FY25
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    Saucony, Merrell again fuel growth for Wolverine in Q2 FY25

    2025-08-07T06:20:00Z

    The Michigan-based footwear company reported double-digit revenue growth, driven by strong gains at its performance brands.