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News briefsPuma takeover rumors gain traction
Puma’s prolonged downturn and Artemis’s openness to divest its 29% stake spark renewed takeover rumors, with Anta emerging as the most credible suitor.
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News briefsAsics wins over running enthusiasts
Asics is outperforming Adidas and Nike in the running category, driven by tech innovation and community engagement, according to Nikkei Asia.
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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 briefsPuma faces Asian takeover interest
Chinese giants Anta and Li Ning, plus Japan’s Asics, are exploring bids for struggling German sportswear maker Puma. Shares jumped 11.5% on the news.
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News briefsNew machines speed up SportsShoes.com’s warehouse
SportsShoes.com, the online retailer of running shoes, running apparel and outdoor gear, has invested £1.5 million (€1.7m) to semi-automate its warehouse. The company says the new conveyors and packaging machines have improved product-picking capacity by 150 percent and increased products packed per hour by a factor of six. That total ...
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News briefsAsics acquires race platform leaders in Spain and Thailand
Asics Corporation has acquired race registration leaders Deporticket (Spain) and Thaidotrun (Thailand) to significantly expand its digital running ecosystem across two key regions.
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News briefsRebuilderAI wins dual CES awards
RebuilderAI’s VRING:ON platform wins CES 2026 honors in FashionTech and AI for transforming design-to-manufacturing workflows.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 46+47
Amer Sports posts 30% revenue growth in Q3 FY25 as outdoor brands drive performance | Asics posts record sales with 39% operating income growth | On Holding achieves record quarterly sales of €825m with 25% growth | Mizuno hits €740m in record H1 sales, led by running, football and workwear | Canada Goose posts quarterly loss as DTC growth offsets higher costs from strategic investments | Under Armour beats forecast as North America sales show early signs of a potential turnaround | Profit squeeze at Yue Yuen as labor costs surge and China retail softens | Puma streamlines US licensing with United Legwear & Apparel Co. | VF Corporation completes sale of heritage workwear brand Dickies to Bluestar Alliance | Under Armour ends 13-year partnership with Steph Curry amid restructuring | Canada Goose announces board changes as director retires | Columbia Sportswear appoints Peter Bragdon and Joe Boyle as Co-Presidents under succession plan | Ciele Athletics appoints Corey Stecker as Global Head of Sales | Nike partners with Syre to accelerate circular polyester production | Nike signs multi-year offtake agreement with Loop Industries for circular polyester resin | Lenzing and OceanSafe develop next-gen circular fiber for performance textiles
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ArticleQ3 boost thanks to Salomon: Amer Sports raises guidance again
The Finnish sporting goods group grew Q3 revenue 30 percent to $1.76 billion, driven by strong demand for Arc’teryx and Salomon in key markets.
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ArticleJD Sports opens massive Barcelona flagship
JD Sports is opening a 1,500 m², two-floor flagship in Barcelona’s Portal de l’Àngel on Nov 22, combining retail scale and community-focused design.