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Sport 2000 grows 9% in 2025
German-based retail giant hits €4.4 billion in external sales as domestic market leads with a 15 percent surge.
LA Lakers star launches direct-to-fan platform
Luka Dončić has launched 77X, an athlete-owned platform that controls IP and fan relationships—bypassing traditional brand partnerships through vertical integration.
PSG plants its flag in Hong Kong
Paris Saint-Germain has launched its first permanent retail space in Hong Kong partnering with Fanatics China to reach its second-largest Asian fan base.
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PSG plants its flag in Hong Kong
Paris Saint-Germain has launched its first permanent retail space in Hong Kong partnering with Fanatics China to reach its second-largest Asian fan base.
Adidas, Nike, UA get floors to themselves at El Corte Inglés, Puerta del Sol
Spanish retailer dedicates entire building to sportswear, with major brands getting dedicated floors and expanded sneaker selection.
Xtep goes multi-channel in Malaysia
Xtep forms joint venture with Bonia Corporation in Malaysia, opening flagship store at Mid Valley Megamall as part of Southeast Asia expansion strategy.
LA Lakers star launches direct-to-fan platform
Luka Dončić has launched 77X, an athlete-owned platform that controls IP and fan relationships—bypassing traditional brand partnerships through vertical integration.
Intersport fined €3.5m for customer-data transfers
France’s data watchdog penalises the sporting goods retailer for transferring loyalty programme members’ contact details to social networks without consent.
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Nike, Mizuno lead StockX resale growth in 2025
Mizuno leads sporting goods resale growth at 124 percent as nearly 200 brands hit record sales on StockX in 2025, signaling shifts in athletic market.
Tradeinn revenues hit record revenues in 2025
Spanish online retailer posts €585m in revenues for 2025, shipping 9.2m parcels to 190 countries with 85% of sales generated abroad.
NRF 2026: AI agents meet human experience
The retail industry’s pivot from experimental AI to autonomous agents dominated NRF 2026, as sporting goods brands balanced tech adoption with human touch.
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