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News briefsSteve Evers steps down as CEO of Intersport International
After nine years on the board and five as its CEO, Steve Evers leaves Intersport by Christmas 2024.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 48+49+50
Zalando is snapping up About You | Db CEO after LVHM’s investment – ‘We are harnessing the tremendous demand from the US’ | Rottefella has reached an agreement with Amer Sports and signs license deal | Classic French brand enters receivership | New CEO of Houdini who strengthens leadership for global growth strategies | Lululemon expanding further in China, EMEA | Adidas releases its first physical shoe out the metaverse | Key Q3 developments lead Foot Locker to lower FY guidance | New CEO for Ecco | Merrell expands into lifestyle and hires a new Chief Product Officer | Zumiez continues to eye profitability in Europe despite recent weather woes | Unprecedented supply chain challenges for German companies | New biodegradable midsole technology unveiled by OrthoLite Cirql at ISPO Munich | Frasers Group to acquire South African Holdsport | Rental business is a driving force with double-digit growth at Intersport Austria | High cost of borrowed funds hurts Russian sporting goods industry | Klarna made profit for second time in a row in Q3 | Paris 2024 is the most followed Games ever | FW 25/26 winners of the Scandinavian Outdoor Award announced | JD Sports warns profit will be at lower end of range after ‘volatile’ October
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ArticleDb CEO after LVHM’s investment – ‘We’re harnessing the tremendous demand from the US’
Db, backed by LVMH, aims to redefine premium travel gear for creatives worldwide. SGI Europe spoke with CEO Richard Collier about how this partnership could be a success for both.
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News briefsNike and NFL extend sponsorship deal through 2038
Nike has been busy signing teams and athletes since the new CEO Elliot Hill started in October. The latest signing is with the NFL.
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News briefsAdidas headquarters raided by German law enforcement
After a years-long tax investigation, German law enforcement has executed a search operation at Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
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News briefsNike secures multi-year deal with the Uruguayan Football Association
The sportswear brand will be AUF’s exclusive sports sponsor and supplier.
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ArticleZalando is snapping up About You
German online retailer Zalando has said it will acquire fashion group About You in a deal valued at €1.1 billion.
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News briefsWilson has opened a tennis store in Dallas
Tennis, anyone? Amer Sports brand Wilson has opened a flagship store at the North Park Center in Dallas, Texas.
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ArticleParis 2024 is the most followed Games ever
A record 84% of the potential global audience followed the Games, more than halw of the world´s population, suggests new research.
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News briefsNike announces 12-year extension with Brazilian Football
The extension marks the beginning of the fourth decade of their partnership.
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ArticleISPO talk – Retail’s shift away from the transaction
One of the many talks at ISPO Munich 2024 was “The Renaissance of Retail,” which featured Margit Gosau of Sport 2000, Bründl Sports CEO Christoph Bründl, and two other retail experts.
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ArticleStrava’s latest 'Year in Sport' report highlights preference for more relaxed workouts
People no longer push to the extremes in their fitness routines while run clubs are emerging as the new social hotspots.
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ArticleMerrell expands into lifestyle and hires a new Chief Product Officer
Merrell, the hiking and outdoor footwear brand owned by Wolverine Worldwide, hired Noreen Naroo-Pucci as Chief Product Officer to lead its expansion into the lifestyle segment.
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ArticleNew CEO for Ecco
Ecco’s CEO, Panos Mytaros, has stepped down and been replaced by the group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Thomas Gøgsig. No explanation was given regarding the change at the helm.
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News briefsSalomon has opened in Milan
Right now, Salomon is opening a lot of their own stores. Fashion and shopping city Milan is the newest location for the company.
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News briefsCastore hires ex-Fanatics manager as new Chief Commercial Officer
Castore has appointed Danny Downs as its new Chief Commercial Officer, formerly General Manager of Fanatics International.
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ArticleISPO Munich 2024 – a wrap-up
With many exhibitors and visitors turning their backs on trade fairs, we wondered: What role would Europe’s most important sports industry trade fair play in its 2024 edition? This is SGI Europe´s contributors wrap-up of ISPO Munich 2024.
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ArticleAdidas releases its first physical shoe out the metaverse
A version of the Ultraboost 5 has roots in an app that gamifies exercise.
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News briefsFrasers warns on profits amid weak consumer confidence
Frasers Group has cut its full-year profit forecast, over weak consumer confidence and a tough trading environment, and has also been knocked out of the FTSE 100.
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ArticleBook chronicling the sporting goods industry is out now
Eugenio Di Maria’s comprehensive new book explores the evolution of the global sporting goods and outdoor industries. It provides insights for decision-makers.
