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ArticleAsics denies interest in Puma acquisition
Asics dismisses reports of interest in acquiring Puma as Anta Sports explores potential bid amid Puma’s financial struggles.
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News briefsSW Network wins Fila, Foot Locker mandate
Metro Brands appoints SW Network to handle Fila’s digital creative and Foot Locker’s mainline campaigns, aiming to boost athleisure and sneaker culture in India.
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ArticleFila opens brand experience hub in Biella
Fila has opened a brand experience center in Biella, Italy, reconnecting with its heritage under Anta Sports Group ownership.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 44+45
The 20 biggest sports retailers in Europe: Performance and trends | Executive pay rebounds across vendors in 2024 | Brooks Running posts ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth | Berkshire Hathaway up 33% as Brooks Running extends growth streak | Adidas crushes records with €6.6bn in Q3 sales – we go behind the numbers | Saucony and Merrell keep Wolverine on track for growth in Q3 | Moncler 9M 2025: DTC growth offsets Europe weakness | Garmin raises 2025 outlook as fitness momentum offsets outdoor decline | Profit slumps: Columbia struggles with US weakness and costs | VF Corp. exceeds Q2 FY26 expectations with strong core brands | Fenix Outdoor returns to profit as brands drive Q3 recovery | ISPO to move to Amsterdam in 2026 under new joint venture | Anta opens first Paris store, marking its entry into France | Zoot Sports acquires Tailwind Brands to accelerate European growth | WFSGI joins global coalition to tackle child-inactivity crisis
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ArticleMetro Brands bets on sports and streetwear
Metro Brands has launched MetroActiv for athletic footwear and is expanding its Foot Locker and New Era partnerships.
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ArticleAnta posts modest Q3 retail growth across core brands
Anta and Fila have posted low-single-digit Q3 sales growth, while smaller brands like Descente and Kolon Sport surged 45% to 50%.
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ArticleAnta debuts in France
Chinese sportswear leader Anta opens its first store in Paris, marking a major step in its global expansion.
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ArticleSneaker & sports apparel giants lag in digital performance
New Catchpoint benchmark reveals Nike and Adidas suffer heavy losses from poor digital experience — a blind spot in the race for consumer loyalty.
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AnalysisGlobal athletic apparel market shows sluggish growth amid regional contrasts in 2024
SGI Europe’s yearly analysis details the global sales and performance of the top athletic sports apparel brands in 2024.
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AnalysisMarket Analysis: The global athletic footwear market 2024
SGI Europe’s yearly analysis details global sales of 25 athletic footwear brands and their performance in 2024.