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ArticleDecathlon Germany to launch own loyalty programme in 2026
Decathlon Germany will launch its own loyalty program in January 2026, replacing Payback and rewarding purchases, sports activities and circular engagement.
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ArticleFESI elects new president and debates the future of sport
FESI elects Michael Nendwich as president and welcomes EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef for strategic talks on Europe’s sport future.
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ArticleFrench non-profit launches €15m circular VC fund
Paris-based Makesense has closed the first round of seed II at €15 million for circular-economy ventures, aiming for €25 million total to back startups that reduce waste and promote inclusion.
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ArticleNew Paris hub to scale repair revolution
United Repair Centre (URC) will open its third European repair hub in Paris in February 2026, backed by €3.2 million in impact investment and support from the City of Paris.
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News briefsArgan and Decathlon cut emissions with heat pumps
Four logistics sites now use heat pumps instead of gas boilers, cutting annual CO₂ emissions by 700 tons.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 48+49
UK scraps tariff exemption for low-value goods as EU accelerates similar reforms | Black Friday 2025 sets new US online spending record as AI drives surge | Lululemon debuts new SoHo store as NA market turbulence mounts | JD Sports Fashion delivers solid Q3 results with 2.4% organic growth despite footwear headwinds | EU Ombudsman faults Commission for rushed sustainability rule rollback | HanesBrands shareholders approve planned merger with Gildan Activewear | Gildan completes $2.2bn acquisition of HanesBrands | Puma faces mounting takeover speculation as Artemis weighs options | Lululemon Americas president Celeste Burgoyne exits amid North American slowdown | Asics bolsters digital running ecosystem with acquisitions in Spain and Thailand | Governance tensions rise at Hugo Boss as Frasers withdraws backing | ISPO Munich 2025: Insights from industry insiders into the Chinese consumer market | Nike restructures creation engine amid revenue slump and market pressure | Nike reorganizes senior leadership to accelerate ‘Win Now’ strategy
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News briefsColumbia launches Endor-inspired collection
Columbia’s Endor collection lands December 11 with 20 STAR WARS pieces and Billie Lourd fronting the campaign, as the brand leans into irreverent marketing and real space tech.
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News briefsKiprun enters US running market
French running brand Kiprun will debut in the US in April 2026, introducing three shoe franchises and partnering with specialty retailers.
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News briefsDecathlon rolls out 2-hour delivery in India
Decathlon India debuts two-hour delivery in seven cities, aiming to boost convenience and capture a bigger share of the fast-growing sports market.
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News briefsDecathlon unveils ISS space suit
Decathlon’s Eurosuit, an intra-vehicular space suit, will be tested on the ISS next year, merging sportswear tech with aerospace innovation.