All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 25, Issue 32-33 – Page 2
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NPD gives some data on the world market
The global sporting goods market grew by 5 percent at retail in 2013, according to the NPD Group, reaching a value of €277 billion, or $367 billion, in terms of consumption (including sales taxes). It followed the general trend of the last few years, when its annual growth varied between ...
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Rip Curl rides a more profitable wave
The Australian company, the only major player in the international surf market to have remained private, has reported a 7.8 percent increase in total revenues to 429.6 million Australian dollars (€296.2m-$374.8m) for the financial year ended last June 30. Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) rose by 35 ...
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PSG raises hockey sales, wants to lower costs
The Performance Sports Group (PSG) reports a 28 percent sales increase to $197.1 million for the first quarter ended Aug. 31. In terms of constant currencies, sales grew by 31 percent, but most of the increase was due to the acquisition of Easton's baseball and softball business by the former ...
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Fila has signed a sponsorship contract with the Royal Dutch...
Fila has signed a sponsorship contract with the Royal Dutch Skating Federation (KNSB) to support the Netherlands' national skating teams through the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Under the agreement, the South Korea-based sporting goods maker will provide the Netherlands' speed skating and short-track skating competitors with training suits, shoes and ...
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Décathlon is the world's fifth largest consumer of organic cotton....
Décathlon is the world's fifth largest consumer of organic cotton. According to the global ranking published each year by TextileExchange, the non-profit organization committed to the responsible expansion of textile sustainability across the global textile value chain, Décathlon has made its first ever appearance in the ranking, coming in behind ...
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The European Commission has opened an investigation into the tax...
The European Commission has opened an investigation into the tax status of Amazon, whose European operations are registered in Luxembourg
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Columbia hires new manufacturing and marketing executives
Columbia Sportswear has hired Steve Woodside, formerly at VF Corp., as vice-president of global manufacturing and appointed Stuart Redsun, a former executive at Under Armour, to the newly-created role of chief marketing officer.Woodside, who will report directly to Columbia's chief operating officer, Bryan Timm, joined Columbia on Aug. 25. His ...
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William Zhang, a manager who climbed through the ranks at...
William Zhang, a manager who climbed through the ranks at Décathlon in China, has become its chief executive officer in Greater China. He replaces Pannya Khamphommala, who has returned to Europe to work for Domyos, the French retail group's private label for fitness products. The switch was confirmed to us ...
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China untapped: report studies fast-growing, second-largest global market
While some of the largest sports companies operating in China are just starting to enjoy a rebound, the market as a whole expanded markedly last year. The NPD Group estimates that the Chinese retail market reached the equivalent of 198 billion yuan renminbi or $31.9 billion last year, which was ...
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Sportmaster deploys stores in northern China
The Chinese sports retail market continues to undergo significant changes, including the arrival of more international multi-brand sports retailers. The latest big player to have started trading in the world's second-largest sporting goods market is Sportmaster, the Russian sports retail giant, which has opened seven stores in the north of ...
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Sympatex Technologies is the title sponsor of “Trail of Change”...
Sympatex Technologies is the title sponsor of “Trail of Change” for the second consecutive year, a scientific expedition project led by geomorphologist Hannes Künkel to investigate climate change in the Himalayas. This year, it will take place in Annapurna Himal, widely regarded as the wildest high mountain region in the ...
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Patagonia has launched a capsule collection made from reclaimed or...
Patagonia has launched a capsule collection made from reclaimed or alternatively-sourced fabrics. The company said the new Truth to Materials collection is meant to re-imagine the source of raw materials. The collection includes an undyed cashmere snap-t pullover and cardigan, a reclaimed cotton hoody and crew, a reclaimed wool jacket ...
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Canterbury has secured a partnership with European Professional Club Rugby...
Canterbury has secured a partnership with European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) as the official apparel supplier to the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup and European Rugby Challenge Cup tournaments. The brand will supply the official kit to EPCR's match officials for the more than 130 games in European professional club ...
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K-Swiss introduces new brand identity
K-Swiss is rolling out a new brand identity and logo that it says celebrate the company's history as the “only” heritage U.S. tennis brand. K-Swiss' new look is characterized by a new visual language, including a directional logo, classic 1966 typeface, and signature Brunner Blue colorway inspired by the blue ...
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Exceed Company, which trades in China under the Xidelong brand,...
Exceed Company, which trades in China under the Xidelong brand, has announced it is negotiating with its chairman and chief executive Shuipan Lin to extend again the deadline for him to close on his proposed acquisition of the company following news he had secured a $15 million loan on Sept. ...
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Lactel, the major brand of milk in France, has come...
Lactel, the major brand of milk in France, has come out with Sporteus, a high-protein and low-fat milk marketed as a means of recovering from physical exertion
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Worrisome trends in women’s boardsports
We have already published the general NPD figures given by the European Surf Industry Manufacturers' Association (Eurosima) for the global boardsports market. In contrast with other categories such as running, hiking, fitness and cycling, this market was relatively stable last year at €46.3 billion at retail level, including the lifestyle ...
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Puma has extended its partnership with BMW Motorsport. The multi-year...
Puma has extended its partnership with BMW Motorsport. The multi-year renewal of the contract will see Puma remain the official supplier of team and racewear for all BMW Motorsport racing operations. As part of this new agreement, Puma has also renewed its relationship with BMW Motorsport as the official and ...
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Black Diamond Equipment says it is intensifying trade marketing in...
Black Diamond Equipment says it is intensifying trade marketing in Europe this winter with targeted sales training, an optimized point-of-purchase program and close partnerships with leading European outdoor retailers. The goal is to coordinate the different aspects of the communication to the consumer, says Stephan Hagenbusch, European marketing director of ...
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Björn Gulden, chief executive of Puma, is reported to be...
Björn Gulden, chief executive of Puma, is reported to be a candidate for a seat on the supervisory board of Borussia Dortmund, the second-largest football club in Germany. The board of the club, in which Puma has acquired a 5 percent stake, is due to be elected at its general ...
