All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 34, Issue 35+36 – Page 2
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 38, 2023
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION +++ Allbirds has announced that In-Sport Fashions Inc. and EFG Corporation will become its exclusive distributor in Canada and South Korea, respectively, both overseeing the distribution of its products across retail, online and wholesale channels while allocating dedicated brand and marketing resources +++ Sneaker and streetwear retailer ...
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ArticleAnnie Leibovitz shoots for Canada Goose, focus on female empowerment
Canada Goose has taken to the rugged landscapes of New Mexico with Annie Leibovitz to stage its latest brand campaign, taking its community on a journey of female empowerment and individuality. The new Live in the Open campaign for FW23 celebrates three trailblazing women from the vastly different worlds of ...
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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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Infographics & DataSales of the biggest Athletic Apparel, Accesories and Footwear companies worldwide 2022
This week’s infographic comes from Statista, who compiled the Athletic Apparel, Accessories and Footwear sales figures for some of the biggest sporting goods companies worldwide, Jan. 2022 – Jan. 2023.
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ArticleAdidas Originals launches new global brand platform
Celebrating the brand’s history across sports, music and fashion, Adidas Originals this year honors those who have consistently brought the iconic mark – the Trefoil – to the forefront of culture with a new global brand platform. The focus is on three films shot by three creative pioneers and a ...
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News briefsHey Dude fined by US consumer protection agency
Crocs-owned brand Hey Dude has agreed to pay $1.95 million to settle allegations by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it misled consumers by suppressing negative reviews, including more than 80 percent of those that did not award four or more stars. The FTC accuses the company of violating ...
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News briefsFootasylum adopts new retail concept in larger store
Footasylum, leading British retailer of branded fashion and footwear, has moved to a new and improved retail space at the Lakeside Shopping Center in England, where it previously occupied a space of around 300 sqm. The new 900-sqm space features a refreshed store concept that seeks to create a mobile-first ...
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News briefsSaysh launches first performance running sneaker
Source: Saysh The Felix Runner Saysh, the lifestyle brand founded in 2021 by Olympian Allyson Felix and her brother Wes, is introducing “The Felix Runner,” a new women’s sneaker and the brand’s first performance running shoe. While the Saysh One was primarily designed for walking and light ...
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News briefsIceberg enters golf apparel and accessories market
Iceberg has signed a licensing deal for golf apparel and accessories with Korean firm Amcr, the owner of high-end golf clothing brand AmazingCre. The new licensed collection, which is part of a five-year partnership agreement with Amcr, comprises men’s and women’s golf apparel and accessories. The line will launch with ...
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News briefsGolden Goose posts 21% sales growth in H1
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose saw its revenues reach €276.4 million in the first half of 2023, representing a 21 percent increase from the same period in 2022 and a 65 percent jump from the first half of 2021. Sales grew double-digit in all the main markets. Sales were ...
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News briefsFormer Puma MD for India & Southeast Asia to buy India’s largest athletic footwear manufacturer
Source: Puma Abhishek Ganguly India Retailing has reported that Agilitas Sports, co-founded by former Puma India & South East Asia Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly, will acquire Mochiko Shoes for an undisclosed amount. Agilitas Sports is a platform for sportswear and athleisure solutions, while Mochiko is India’s largest ...
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News briefsTrans skater Baker’s own Nike signature shoe
Source: Nike Non-binary skate pro Leo Baker The new Nike SB React Leo is a nod to iconic shoes from the Nike vaults and Leo Baker’s favorite skate staples. The result, according to Nike, is a genderless, minimalist mid-top skateboarding shoe that combines modern technology, personalized details ...
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ArticlePrimaLoft launches new durable synthetic insulation
PrimaLoft, Inc. has introduced its latest innovation, PrimaLoft Utility. PrimaLoft Utility represents a new design approach and sets “new benchmarks in durability within the realm of synthetic insulation while also providing unparalleled ease of use and care.” According to PrimaLoft, Utility was designed to redefine the standards for durability and ...
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News briefsLululemon unveils Casual collection for fall
Traditionally known for its activewear, Canadian brand Lululemon has unveiled a new casual collection that aims to “solve the unmet needs in your everyday wardrobe and elevate the essentials.” The new Fall 2023 Casual collection features classic basics that provide comfort and confidence and features several new items not previously ...
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News briefsSkechers football boots now available
Source: Skechers Skechers SKX_01 In recent weeks, fans around the world have watched Harry Kane on the pitch, scoring multiple goals for his new club Bayern Munich while wearing Skechers football boots. Now Skechers has launched the boots, for which Kane is an ambassador, in stores in ...
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News briefsAdidas presents fashion-forward LFSTLR collection
Source: Adidas Supporting the growing Blokecore fashion trend, Adidas has unveiled its new LFSTLR jersey collection featuring the third jerseys of the 23/24 season from some of its leading clubs, reinterpreted as fashion-forward lifestyle streetwear. LFSTLR, the “most wearable soccer jersey,” blurs the lines between soccer performance ...
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News briefsZalando launches Stories
Source: Zalando Storys on mobile In close collaboration with Highsnobiety, Zalando has introduced “Stories” on its platform. Curated editorial content is seamlessly linked to the shopping experience in visual formats, such as short videos, and is intended to serve as a new source of inspiration for customers. ...
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News briefsNike shareholders reject human rights proposals
At Nike’s annual meeting on Sept. 12, shareholders rejected proposals calling for more detailed reporting on employee pay by race and gender and better tracking of forced labor and wage theft risks in the company’s supply chain. The wage gap proposal came from Arjuna Capital and was supported by proxy ...
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News briefsColourWear taps Unify Brand Partnerships for UK distribution
ColourWear has teamed up with UK distribution company Unify Brand Partnerships to expand its presence in the UK active and outdoor market. The lifestyle brand is the shared passion of three board and freeski enthusiasts from Gothenburg, Sweden, who in 2010 said, “Enough with the grey!” Fredrik Abrahmson, Thor Kruse ...
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News briefsFanatics hires new Commerce CEO
Source: Fanatics Andrew Low Ah Kee, new CEO of Fanatics Commerce Digital sports platform Fanatics has announced the appointment of Andrew Low Ah Kee as Chief Executive Officer of its largest business unit, Fanatics Commerce. Low Ah Kee most recently served as President at Opendoor, an e-commerce ...
