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ArticleSIA releases new Participation Study
Snowsports Industries America (SIA), the US trade association for the winter sports industry, has released its Participation Report for the 2022-23 winter season. The report offers insights into the state of winter sports participation in the U.S. and provides industry stakeholders with key data and trends for all winter sports ...
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News briefsRoots celebrates its 50th anniversary with Barbie
Source: Roots Roots teams up with Barbie for the Candian brand’s 50th anniversary Canadian lifestyle brand Roots is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an exclusive apparel and doll collaboration with fashion icon Barbie. The two brands will launch Sept. 15, 2023, to inspire Barbie and Roots fans ...
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News briefsWilson celebrates 45th anniversary of US Open partnership
Source: Wilson Wilson Advisory Staff Member, Marta Kostyuk, in the Midtown Tennis Dress Wilson Sporting Goods announced its program around the US Open, which includes exclusive product showcases, athlete appearances, local giveaways and more. “One of Wilson’s most iconic official ball partnerships is with the US Open,” ...
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ArticleU.S. growth in racquet sports translating to sales of softgoods
Growth in racquet sports as a practice seems to be spurring growth in related softgoods, or so believe several analysts at Circana, the analytics company that resulted from the merger (in March) of Information Resources (IRI) and The NPD Group (NPD). According to the company’s statistics, the U.S. market for ...
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ArticleAdidas welcomes Messi to Miami, expands youth football initiatives
On July 19, Adidas welcomed Lionel Messi to Miami, celebrating the Argentine star’s arrival in North America ahead of his first game for Inter Miami CF on July 21. A number of Adidas-branded vehicles, including a cargo ship, boats and helicopters, passed through the Port of Miami and were dressed ...
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News briefsGlobal demand for “Made in China” increases on Alibaba.com
Chinese online wholesale marketplace Alibaba.com reported on its blog that cross-border demand for “Made in China” goods on its platform rose 33 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2023. Cross-border trade with Europe and the United States partially recovered through Alibaba.com between January and June, supporting continued rapid growth ...
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ArticleJD Sports sees softer North America but holds guidance
JD Sports Fashion reported some softening in trade in its North American business in June, but this would be offset by growth in demand in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific – allowing it to maintain annual guidance. Despite the US and Canadian markets’ slowdown, the UK retailer still expects ...
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News briefsThe U.S. will host new and expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025
The FIFA Council has unanimously appointed the U.S. as the host of the new and expanded 32-team FIFA Club World Cup that is due to take place in 2025. The decision took into consideration “the infrastructure and service requirements, as well as broader strategic objectives for the tournament,” said FIFA ...
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News briefsSkechers sues Steve Madden over sneaker logo
Skechers has filed a trademark lawsuit with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against New York-based fashion company Steve Madden Ltd., claiming that its “Kennie” line of sneakers violates Skechers’ trademark rights in its “S” logos. According to Skechers, the “S” design in the Steve Madden ...
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News briefsSafilo reshuffles top management for North America and Sports division
The Safilo Group has announced two top management appointments at its North American and sports division – two strategic areas for the group representing the company’s largest regional market and its fastest-growing segment. Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni was promoted to the position of President of Safilo’s Global Sports Division, whose portfolio ...
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ArticleChanging the game: First volleyball brand dedicated exclusively to female players
Avoli, the first and only sports brand dedicated exclusively to the performance needs and demands of women’s and girls’ volleyball, has announced its official launch in the U.S. with the support of angel investors who recognized “the brand’s tremendous potential in the rapidly expanding landscape of girls’ volleyball.” The sport ...
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News briefsNike will resume retail partnership with DSW stores
Designer Brands, the parent company of the DSW footwear retailer, has announced that Nike will reenter into a partnership to sell its shoes at DSW stores. DSW is one of America’s largest shoe store chains. The deal will kick off in October, involving Nike’s athletic footwear for men, women and ...
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News briefsNew Balance invests $65 million to expand factory in Maine
New Balance has announced a $65 million investment to expand its current athletic footwear manufacturing facility in Skowhegan, Maine. The expansion consists of an 11,150-sqm single-story addition to the existing five-story factory building, set for completion by the end of 2024, with around 1,900 sqm of the existing building also ...
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News briefsPPL Cup to air on CBS
The Pro Padel League (PPL) will have its inaugural championship broadcast on television. The league has come to an agreement with the U.S. pay TV network CBS Sports, which will film the final match and air it about two weeks later, on June 22. The PPL was itself inaugurated last ...
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News briefsMeta receives record fine and must stop exporting Facebook’s EU user data
Meta (formerly Facebook) has been hit with a formal suspension order requiring it to stop exporting user data from the European Union to the U.S. for processing. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced on May 22 that Meta Platforms Ireland Limited has been fined €1.2 billion by the Irish ...
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News briefsWilson breaks ground on new ball factory in Ohio
Wilson has broken ground on an expansion of its Ada, Ohio, plant, which is scheduled to open next summer and will measure nearly 7,500 sqm, more than double the size of the current facility. At present, the factory produces between 500,000 and 600,000 handmade NFL footballs annually. The goal for ...
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News briefsNike allegedly misclassified independent contractors in several countries
According to The Guardian and documents obtained by the newspaper, Nike could face a fine of more than $530 million for misclassifying independent contractors. The Guardian reported Friday that the documents reveal the misclassification, which could expose the footwear maker to a fine or even a lawsuit. The sporting goods ...
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ArticleGoogle tests product search optimization with generative AI
In a test, Google is using next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) to help consumers find products online. The pilot is currently underway in Search Labs, Google’s program where consumers can sign up to test new products and ideas the company is working on. Participants can try out some early-stage experiments and ...
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News briefseBay Ventures invests in U.S. marketplace for new and used sporting goods
SidelineSwap, a U.S. online marketplace for new and used sporting goods, today announced a strategic investment from eBay Ventures, the corporate venture arm of eBay Inc. Founded in 2015, SidelineSwap enables the resale of sporting goods through both its peer-to-peer online marketplace and its trade-in partnerships with retailers and brands. ...
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News briefsThe Athlete’s Foot launches new neighborhood store concept in the USA
Specialty footwear and lifestyle chain The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) has opened its first “neighborhood” concept store with several community-focused events at Atlantic Station in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. TAF is focused on enhancing the customer experience while continuing to drive hyperlocal product assortment and community engagement. The new store concept is ...
