All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 25, Issue 30-31 – Page 3
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Under Armour, too, has started its own online store for...
Under Armour, too, has started its own online store for the German market, giving a complete overview over the product range that it has developed for the European market. Shipments take between two and five days, and they are free of charge if the value of the products is €49 ...
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The retail members of Twinner in France approved a proposal...
The retail members of Twinner in France approved a proposal to work together with Groupe Go Sport with a majority of 85 percent of the votes. As previously reported, the members of Twinner France, who ran 153 stores at the end of 2013, will be able to conduct their purchases ...
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El Corte Inglès has appointed a new president, Dimas Gimeno....
El Corte Inglès has appointed a new president, Dimas Gimeno. He is a nephew of Isidoro Álvarez, who died a few days ago at the age of 79. Gimeno had been appointed to the new position of chief executive in the middle of last year to pave the way for ...
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Billabong International has appointed Joanna Brand as company secretary and...
Billabong International has appointed Joanna Brand as company secretary and international general counsel, taking over from Tracey Wood who is expected to return to these roles after maternity leave
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Sanuk has appointed Holysport as the exclusive distributor of the...
Sanuk has appointed Holysport as the exclusive distributor of the brand in Benelux, France and the U.K. starting in spring 2015. Based in Cornwall, U.K., Holysport specializes in distribution across Europe for the surf, skate, snow and lifestyle markets. Sanuk, founded by southern Californian native and surfer Jeff Kelley, was ...
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Apple is giving a new impetus at the wearable technology...
Apple is giving a new impetus at the wearable technology sector with the launch of the iPhone 6 and of the Apple Watch. The new iPhone will incorporate a dedicated health app that uses sensors to track steps and calories burned, adjusting the count based on elevation. On top of ...
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Another former executive of Foot Locker Europe has joined the...
Another former executive of Foot Locker Europe has joined the management of Runners Point. Ton Verwijmeren, who has worked for the American chain for 24 years in various finance-related positions, including that of controller, has been appointed vice president of finance for the German retailer, which was acquired by Foot ...
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Dainese has announced a four-year endorsement contract with Bode Miller...
Dainese has announced a four-year endorsement contract with Bode Miller and an agreement of the same duration to act as official supplier of safety equipment for the U.S. Ski Team. The Italian supplier of advance protective equipment will rely on Miller also for its R&D efforts in the area of ...
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As previously announced, Reebok and a tattoo parlor in Stockholm,...
As previously announced, Reebok and a tattoo parlor in Stockholm, Salong Betong, gave fitness enthusiasts the opportunity to ink the CrossFit delta logo onto their bodies on Aug. 30 during the Tough Viking obstacle race at Gärdet, in Stockholm. Nine people got the tattoo and finally, 24-year old Camilla Nilsson ...
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Bread & Butter will remain BBB
The organizers of the Bread & Butter show have decided to keep staging it in Berlin for the coming winter edition, which is now scheduled for Jan. 19-21, 2015, parallel to Premium, Panorama and Bright like in the past. The majority of exhibitors and trade visitors were skeptical about holding the event ...
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Bonita C. Stewart, an American executive of Google who has...
Bonita C. Stewart, an American executive of Google who has worked for IBM and Chrysler, has joined the board of directors of Deckers Brands
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Lib Tech, the American brand of surfboards previously owned by...
Lib Tech, the American brand of surfboards previously owned by Quiksilver, is reportedly setting up a European head office in Munich
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Jim Monahan, former vice president of footwear for Asics America,...
Jim Monahan, former vice president of footwear for Asics America, has been hired by 361 Degrees to steer the Chinese sports apparel and footwear brand's move into the U.S. market. Monahan has taken the helm of a new company, 361 Degrees USA, established in Irvine, California in June. The operation ...
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Alibaba gets a high valuation
The giant Chinese internet marketplace, which occupies a strong position in the domestic sporting goods market through TMall and other websites, made a triumphant listing on the New York Stock Exchange last Friday. From an initial pricing of $68, Alibaba Group Holding's share shot up to $99.70 and then ...
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A U.S. company, Eyeking, has extended its eyewear licensing agreement...
A U.S. company, Eyeking, has extended its eyewear licensing agreement with Under Armour until the end of 2019
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Skechers has filed a suit against a shoe retail...
Skechers has filed a suit against a shoe retail chain based in San Francisco, DB Shoe Company, for alleged infringement of seven design patents utilized in its GOwalk line
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Nike is widely expected to publish again pretty good results...
Nike is widely expected to publish again pretty good results for its first quarter on Thursday. Michael Binetti, analyst for UBS Investment Bank, maintain a “buy” recommendation on the stock. He predicts an improvement of two percentage points in the operating margin and a sales increase of 11.7 percent, with ...
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Vic Sports Afers, which already handles the distribution of Powerbar...
Vic Sports Afers, which already handles the distribution of Powerbar in the sports retail channels in Spain and Andorra, sees the contract extended to Portugal
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Adidas reacts to new negative reports
Creating a new position, Adidas has promoted its creative director, Paul Gaudio, to head of global design and moved him from Herzogenaurach to the company's U.S. office in Portland, Oregon. Gaudio is American and has worked for the group as strategic director of the sport performance division and as general ...
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As announced in July, Yoox has expanded its activewear offerings...
As announced in July, Yoox has expanded its activewear offerings with a new area dedicated to sportswear, which has been online since mid-September. The new sportswear section includes a range of products from big brands like New Balance, Nike, Patagonia, The North Face and Under Armour but also niche labels like ...
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