All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 34, Issue 45+46 – Page 4
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ArticleStrong e-commerce sales bolster Björn Borg results
Björn Borg’s own e-commerce sales increased by 25 percent in Q3, with own comparable store revenues increasing by 16 percent but down 4 percent overall due to planned store closures. Within e-commerce, sports apparel sales grew by 58 percent year-over-year, bag sales rose by 59 percent, and footwear sales stepped ...
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Infographics & DataSporting goods industry inventory levels Q2 2023
In our newly expanded list, now covering inventory levels at 27 leading sporting goods companies, we bring you a downloadable list of inventory levels for the period ending closest to June 30, 2023.
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News briefsNew zipper from YKK designed for recycling compatibility
YKK has launched a new water-repellent zipper designed to work in circular systems. The DynaPel zipper uses GTT Empel technology to eliminate the need for a polyurethane (PU) film and is thus designed to be compatible with garment recycling systems. Conventional chemical and mechanical garment recycling systems cannot process the ...
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News briefsFoot Locker announces new partnership with NBA
The American National Basketball Association (NBA) and Foot Locker have announced a multi-year partnership, making the footwear and apparel retailer an official league marketing partner in the US. The NBA and Foot Locker have a longstanding tradition of celebrating the culture, passion, and excitement of the game, with a partnership ...
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News briefsCentral Group takes full control of Selfridges amid Signa Group financial woes
It is being widely reported that Central Group, the co-owner of Selfridges, has taken full control of the department store chain after co-owner Signa Group continues to face financial difficulties. Signa bought Selfridges alongside Central in a €4.7 billion dollar deal in 2021. -> Get the latest on the ...
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ArticleThree new independent directors for HanesBrands
HanesBrands has appointed three new independent directors to its Board of Directors. Colin Browne, Natasha Chand and John Mehas will take on the new roles, effective immediately. With these appointments, the company’s board will temporarily expand to 13 directors before returning to 10 directors effective at the 2024 annual meeting ...
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News briefsColumbia Sportswear has new President for Sorel brand
Columbia Sportswear Company has announced a new President for its Sorel brand. Cory Long will be joining the company in December 2023. Source: Columbia Sportswear Cory Long, new President of Sorel Long is a veteran of the footwear and apparel industry, most recently serving as Global ...
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SponsoredISPO Munich 2023: 7 extraordinary speakers you can’t miss
ISPO Munich has put together an impressive line-up of speakers. We present our top pick of 7 speakers you shouldn’t miss.
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News briefsSkechers ready to “completely vindicate itself” against Nike lawsuit
Skechers has issued a response to the patent suit filed against it by Nike in California federal court on Nov. 6, 2023, saying it will “vigorously defend” itself. Nike is suing Skechers for allegedly violating its Flyknit patents. Flyknit is a lightweight yarn woven into a one-piece shoe upper. A ...
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News briefsBritish brand launches modesty athletic wear range
London based brand Lanuuk, which has previously specialized in modesty swimwear – be it for cultural, religious, medical or body conscious reasons – has launched its first athletic collection. The capsule is designed with modesty and ease of movement in mind, with a focus on creating easy-to-wear styles in flattering ...
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News briefsKMD Brands announces interim CFO solution
Further to the announcement on July 7, 2023 of Chris Kinraid’s resignation as Group Chief Financial Officer, KMD Brands, the New Zealand parent of Oboz, Kathmandu and Rip Curl, has confirmed that Kinraid’s last day with KMD Brands will be Dec 8, 2023. While KMD Brands continues to recruit for ...
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ArticleLatest StockX report gives an insight into what sneakerheads want
Sneaker resale platform StockX has unveiled its latest annual Big Facts: 2023 Trends report, giving an insight into what’s popular in the sneaker market this year. Retro Adidas styles and character-inspired Crocs are among the best-performing trends.
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News briefsFamiliar face returns as International Brand President of K-Swiss
Barney Waters is returning to K-Swiss as its new International Brand President. Waters was the former Brand President of K-Swiss from Jan. 2016–July 2021, and served as Chief Marketing Officer prior to that. Waters is returning to K-Swiss after serving as president of Garrett Leight California Optical from July 2021 ...
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News briefsHoudini’s new line encourages consumers to “do more with less”
Houdini’s newly unveiled Fall/Winter 2024 collection once again reinforces its founding principle for doing more with less, and its commitment to circularity. Highlights from the season include the Moonwalk collection – a lightweight, technical hybrid fleece collection – and the expanded Dunfri (Swedish for “down-free”) insulated line. The hybrid construction ...
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