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News briefsCiele Athletics names Corey Stecker sales chief
Canadian running brand Ciele Athletics has named Corey Stecker as Global Head of Sales, bringing 18 years of experience from VF Corp. brands.
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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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Le Coq Sportif names new CCO
French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif has named Rodolphe Salasca as Chief Commercial Officer. The VF and Boardriders veteran previously worked at Le Coq Sportif over a decade ago.
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ArticleVF Corporation exceeds Q2 FY26 expectations with strong core brands
The US clothing group is making noticeable progress in its restructuring. Strong outdoor brands and cost discipline are providing tailwinds, but price pressure and consumer reluctance remain stumbling blocks. The priority now is to secure profitability and further reduce debt.
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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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ArticleVF Corporation publishes 2025 Responsibility Report
The group reports early milestones in waste reduction, regenerative sourcing and community impact.
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News briefsVF Corp uses divestment proceeds to cut debt as Vans weakness persists
VF Corp is channeling proceeds from recent brand divestments toward debt reduction.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 38+39
VF sells Dickies for $600m in cash | Running reloaded: These shoe brands race ahead of the rest | US Supreme Court awaits after tariffs to hit Vietnam and India | Nike tops the sports category in Time magazine and Statista’s ranking of the world’s best companies | ‘OutDoor’ trade show rebrands as part of European Outdoor Week, moves to Riva | EU and Indonesia sign free-trade deal | VF Corp. sharpens focus on Vans and The North Face | Inditex enjoys a strong start to the autumn/winter season | Fila in collab with Indian brand aiming for Gen Z | Footway invests in logistics center and launches new service | Elan Sports Director promises better service for retail partners | Giorgio Armani leaves instructions for the sale of his group | Nike and Skims launch first collection, marking sportswear-shapewear crossover | UN declaration recognises physical activity as core health intervention | Hoka partners with Sweden’s Unna to relaunch the Speedgoat 2 | Decathlon and Rheon Labs in first, but not last, compression-collaboration | Another Absolute Run store has opened | IOC President creates four new working groups | OrthoLite to open foaming plant in India
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Short Stops Week 39, 2025
RETAIL +++ Oysho, Inditex’s sportswear brand, has opened a store – its first in the Netherlands – on Amsterdam’s Kalverstraat, a few steps from the iconic Dam Square +++ Decathlon Spain, we learn from Diffusion Sport, has opened a 470-sqm store in Valencia, its 22nd in the eponymous autonomous community ...
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ArticleNike tops the sports category in Time magazine and Statista’s ranking of the world’s best companies
The ranking of 1,000 companies evaluates employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency.
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