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Decathlon Germany to launch own loyalty programme in 2026
2025-12-12T21:56:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Decathlon Germany will launch its own loyalty program in January 2026, replacing Payback and rewarding purchases, sports activities and circular engagement.
Authentic Brands bets big on TikTok Shop expansion
2025-12-11T20:56:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Authentic Brands Group selects Pattern to manage TikTok Shop and optimize marketplace operations for 50+ global brands.
Frasers buys Swindon Designer Outlet
2025-12-09T16:02:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Frasers Group has acquired Swindon Designer Outlet, one of the UK’s top five outlets by footfall, as part of its physical retail expansion strategy.

Retail Analysis

The world’s biggest sports retailers

2024-10-23T16:58:00+01:00By Bob McGee

Our annual analysis of the world’s largest sports retailers presents the revenue of the top international sports retailers and ranks their growth year-on-year.

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JD Group brings Fluent Commerce to Hibbett USA
2025-11-25T20:22:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
JD Group is rolling out Fluent Commerce’s distributed-order-management (DOM) solution across Hibbett’s thousand or so US stores to power omnichannel fulfilment.
On opens first Spain store in Madrid
2025-11-25T14:02:00+00:00
Swiss sportswear brand On has opened its first Spanish store in Madrid’s Salamanca district, covering 250 square metres over two floors.
Nike opens women-focused London store
2025-11-11T17:55:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Nike has launched a new women-focused concept store on London’s King’s Road, expanding its commitment to women’s sport and personalized retail experiences.

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Authentic Brands bets big on TikTok Shop expansion
2025-12-11T20:56:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Authentic Brands Group selects Pattern to manage TikTok Shop and optimize marketplace operations for 50+ global brands.
WEBINAR: The 5 major trends in China’s active lifestyle landscape
2025-12-09T09:24:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Chinese consumers are spending more on premium sportswear and outdoorwear. Join our Expert Talk to learn what this means for international brands.
Black Friday US online sales hit record $11.8 billion
2025-11-29T23:00:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
Black Friday 2025 set a new US record with $11.8 billion in online sales, driven by AI tools, mobile shopping, and steep discounts on electronics and apparel.
JD Group brings Fluent Commerce to Hibbett USA
2025-11-25T20:22:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
JD Group is rolling out Fluent Commerce’s distributed-order-management (DOM) solution across Hibbett’s thousand or so US stores to power omnichannel fulfilment.
New machines speed up SportsShoes.com’s warehouse
2025-11-25T15:28:00+00:00
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.
China’s Singles Day sales growth slows
2025-11-17T07:17:00+00:00By SGI Europe Editorial Team
China’s 2025 Singles Day online sales rose to 1.70 trillion yuan renminbi (€228bn), yet slower growth and muted shopper sentiment are stirring up headwinds.