All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 35, Issue 3+4 – Page 5
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News briefsNew Country Manager for POC in Switzerland
Source: POC Jessica Negele POC, the Swedish manufacturer of ski and cycling helmets, goggles, protection and apparel, is optimizing its management structure in Switzerland. Jessica Negele, previously head of POC’s sales activities in Germany, has additionally taken over the position of Country Manager Switzerland on Jan. 1, ...
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ArticleVivobarefoot, Balena present 3D-printed, customized and fully compostable shoe
Source: Vivobarefoot Vivobarefoot VivoBiome UK-based footwear and lifestyle brand Vivobarefoot has announced a partnership with Tel Aviv-based circular economy startup Balena, founded in 2020. The aim is to produce shoes that are made-to-order and made-to-measure locally and are compostable and recyclable thanks to Balena’s BioCir®flex range of ...
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ArticleCampion to leave Nike after 17 years, joins UCLA
Nike’s current Managing Director of Strategic Business Ventures, Andrew Campion, is planning to leave the company on April 5, according to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Campion, who has worked at Nike for 17 years, stepped into this very role in May last year. ...
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ArticleNew CPO, President of Americas at Under Armour
Under Armour (UA) has appointed Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent, the current Managing Director for the company’s EMEA region, as President of the Americas. With nearly two decades of industry experience, Saidi has previously held positions at both Adidas and Puma. According to UA, he brings ...
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News briefsGuy Kinnings to replace Keith Pelley as new European Tour group CEO
Keith Pelley has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the European Tour group after almost nine years in the role. He will return to Toronto, his home city, to become president and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), one of the world’s leading sports ...
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 03, 2024
LEGAL & INSTITUTIONAL +++ The International School Sport Federation (ISF) has inaugurated its new headquarters at the Olympic House in Lausanne in the presence of Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) +++ World Sailing has appointed Fiona Kidd as Head of International Development +++ Birmingham has been ...
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News briefsK-Swiss appoints Andrew Richard as VP of Lifestyle
Source: K-Swiss Andrew Richard K-Swiss has appointed industry veteran Andrew Richard as Vice President of Lifestyle, a newly created role. Most recently, Richard served as VP / GM of North America at FootBalance System, where he helped the company build and expand the distribution of its 3D ...
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News briefsGolfForever secures $10 million in funding
US company GolfForever has developed a product allowing golfers of all skill levels to train at home. Engineered by experts in both technology and fitness, the company now announced the successful closure of a $10 million Series A funding round. Two high-profile golfers, South Korean PGA Tour winner Tom Kim ...
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ArticleFounder of Snipes steps down as CEO
Sven Voth, the founder of sneaker specialist Snipes SE, is handing over his position as CEO to Dennis Schröder, who has been the company’s General Manager since April 2023. Schröder will immediately assume responsibility for the business of the internationally operating sneaker and streetwear retailer. Voth will remain with the ...
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News briefsFila launches Fila+, appoints Lev Tanju as Creative Director
Source: Fila Introducing Fila+ with Lev Tanju at the creative forefront Fila is stepping into a new era with the launch of Fila+, a brand-new line aimed at weaving the company’s rich history into a modern design. Leading this ambitious project is London-based creative force Lev Tanju, ...
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News briefsJoma looks to double or triple its sales
Joma is now in a position to double its sales in five years and perhaps triple them in what Diffusion Sport calls a reasonable period – this according to Marina López, its Managing Director and Marketing Chief. The Spanish brand has expanded its facilities in Portillo from 65,000 to 90,000 ...
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News briefsSport 2000 Austria joins forces with ANWR Group
At an extraordinary general meeting on Jan. 11, 2024, the Zentrasport Österreich e. Gen. cooperative, which is part of the international retail network Sport 2000, decided to become part of ANWR Group eG and the Sport 2000 country network led by Sport 2000 Germany. In July 2023, the Austrian cooperative ...
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News briefsRothy’s with new CEO and President
Jenny Ming, who has been a member of the Rothy’s Board since 2022, has been appointed CEO of the sustainable footwear and accessories manufacturer, while current COO and CFO Dayna Quanbeck will also take on the role of President. Co-founders Stephen Hawthornthwaite, the previous CEO, and Roth Martin, the previous ...
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News briefsYue Yuen sells more, produces less in December
Sales at the manufacturing segment of Hong Kong-based Chinese company Yue Yuen Industrial fell 2 percent to $420.4 million in December, making it the first of 12 consecutive months with a decline as customers cut back on orders. Yue Yuen’s retail segment Pou Sheng grew 16 percent ...
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News briefsPuma collaborates with US cloud platform to enhance global e-com operations
Massachusetts-based Yottaa, Inc., a cloud platform for accelerating and securing digital commerce experiences, announced that it has partnered with Puma to enhance the German sporting goods company’s e-commerce operations globally. According to a Yottaa press release, Puma faced challenges managing its numerous e-commerce sites, with the primary hurdle being the ...
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News briefsColumbia appoints former Nike brand President to Board
Columbia Sportswear announced that its Board of Directors appointed Charles Denson as Director and member of its Audit Committee. Denson is already Chairman of the Board of Directors of Funko and has earlier served as President and CEO of Anini Vista Advisors, an advisory and consulting firm. Denson is a ...
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News briefsBoss signs two new tennis ambassadors
Boss is making further strides in the world of tennis, announcing two new ambassadors, Noma Noha Akugue and Ella Seidel. According to the German fashion brand, Akugue and Seidel have already established themselves as players worth watching more closely. Just in time for the Australian Open, the two German tennis ...
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ArticleWolverine Worldwide sells Sperry to Authentic
Wolverine Worldwide has successfully offloaded its Sperry footwear brand to brand management firm Authentic Brands Group. Aldo Group, a Canadian retail group, has, at the same time, been appointed as the brand’s North American partner and will be responsible for wholesale, e-commerce and stores, Authentic said in a press release. ...
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