All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 35, Issue 11+12 – Page 4
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News briefs
US SEC accuses Skechers of payments to executives’ family members
On March 7, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said that California-based Skechers USA Inc. agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty to settle charges for failing to disclose payments for the benefit of its executives and their immediate family members. According to the US regulator, from ...
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Athleta reset will take time, promotional comparisons to ease in H2
Athleta parent The Gap says it’s “on the right track” to resetting the business of its specialty retailer. This includes putting the brand “back at the center of the cultural wellness conversation while re-engaging the brand’s performance roots.” But the overall resetting of the business, which is described as an ...
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Article
Vulcabras delivers strong Q4, FY23 results
Quarterly and annual results at the Brazilian group Vulcabras group were driven by 13.1 percent sales growth within its athletic footwear division and 104 percent annual revenue expansion for its e-commerce segment to 279.8 million Brazilian reais (€51.6m). Fourth quarter Ebit fell by 1 percent to R$152.5 million (€28.1m) ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 11, 2024
BRANDS +++ Eyewear manufacturer Marcolin and American sneaker brand Skechers have announced the early renewal of their global eyewear licensing agreement, meaning Marcolin designs, manufactures and distributes worldwide Skechers sunglasses, eyeglasses and kids’ eyewear until Dec. 31, 2030 +++ RETAIL +++ Decathlon is planning to open four new ...
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How sporting goods brands can proactively combat counterfeits
Explore the complex landscape of combatting counterfeits with our legal expert Jochen Schäfer. Delve into the evolving strategies, collaborative initiatives, and advanced technologies shaping brand protection in the sporting goods industry.
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Article
Progress in ski boot recycling; call for collaboration
Source: Dalbello Dalbello LIFE ReSkiBoot Italian ski boot brand Dalbello celebrated the conclusion of its EU-funded LIFE ReSkiBoot project this February. The stated aim of this LIFE project was to produce and market 1,000 high-quality, competitive ski boots made from around 90 percent recycled secondary raw materials. ...
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DPS skis come with ‘Will and Testament’ warranty
Salt Lake City, Utah-based ski maker DPS is so confident its skis provide a legacy that they now come with a legally binding will and testament so you can pass them onto your heirs. The “Live For It – The DPS Will and Testament” campaign created by TDA Boulder, a ...
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PGA Tour Enterprises unveils board of directors, with Tiger Woods as Vice President
PGA Tour Enterprises, the recently established commercial venture under PGA Tour’s control, has unveiled the names in its 13-member board of directors, effective immediately. The new board comprises six current PGA Tour players-directors – Patrick Cantlay, Peter Malnati, Adam Scott, Webb Simpson, Jordan Spieth and Tiger Woods – as well ...
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Paris 2024 will celebrate full gender parity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 is set to reach full gender parity on the field of play. For the first time in Olympic history, quota places have been equally distributed to female and male athletes (50:50). The IOC’s commitment to gender ...
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Umbro celebrates centenary with new collection and campaign
British sports brand Umbro has launched a new campaign that celebrates the brand’s origins in Manchester, as well as a Centenary Collection for spring/summer 2024. The collection, which takes inspiration from the brand’s design history and multi-sports roots, combines heritage elements with trend-led graphics and silhouettes. Special emphasis is given ...
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Decathlon and Hologenix partner for second product launch
Decathlon and Hologenix, a California-based textile innovator, are teaming up on an activewear set that uses infrared technology to support performance and recovery. This product launch marks the first fully commercialized integration of Hologenix’s Celliant infrared technology with Repreve Recycled Polyester technology. Celliant’s technology converts body heat into infrared energy, ...
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Benko files for insolvency as a sole proprietor
According to media reports, the founder of Signa Holding, the Austrian René Benko, has filed for insolvency as a sole proprietor. The Austrian Financial Procurator’s Office had already filed for insolvency against Benko as an entrepreneur at the end of January. This primarily concerned debts to the Austrian tax authorities, ...
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Maria Valdes: Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for a brand’s success
Puma’s Chief Product Officer talks in an exclusive SGI Europe interview about overcoming biases in the sporting goods industry.
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International Women’s Day: Sport is making progress and still has a long way to go
Women have gained more visibility and relevance in sports, but what impact does this have?
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News briefs
PLC Detroit and Foot Locker open footwear creation studio
PLC Detroit has inaugurated the Foot Locker Footwear Creation Stu/deo, situated in a Bedrock-owned building in Detroit, Michigan. The design studio promises unparalleled access and opportunities in the field, offering shoemaking workshops, sample-making services, and small footwear production capabilities. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, PLC Detroit President Dr. D’Wayne Edwards expressed ...
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Puma loses patent case over Avanti shoe design
Puma has suffered a setback in a patent dispute over a sports shoe associated with Rihanna, according to a press release from the Court of Justice of the European Union. The case revolves around the Avanti trainer design, which Puma’s Dutch wholesaler, Handelsmaatschappij J. Van Hilst (HJVH), sought to patent ...
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Puma partners with Google Cloud to enhance online retail experience
Puma has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at enhancing its online retail operations worldwide. The partnership will leverage Google Cloud’s data, analytics, and AI solutions to optimize the online shopping experience for Puma’s customers. Key aspects of the collaboration include migrating Puma’s e-commerce ecosystem to Google Cloud, which ...
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Castore and Red Bull Racing seal partnership extension
Castore, a UK sportswear brand, has inked a lucrative long-term extension deal with Formula 1 giants Red Bull Racing, valued at over $200 million. This agreement, the largest-ever for a sportswear brand in motorsport, solidifies their partnership, which was originally established in September 2022. Under the deal, Castore will provide ...
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Amer Sports expands ski and binding production in Europe
Amer Sports is increasing its annual production capacity through investments in Europe to enable its brands to grow further. The group said a new Nordic ski factory is nearing completion in Bulgaria, while preparations have begun for an alpine ski binding factory in Romania. The new ski factory will ...