All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 24+25
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News briefsRobin Trebbe and Christoffer Jansén joined Al Mana
Following its 2023 acquisition of Go Sport, Qatar-based Al Mana has named Robin Trebbe as General Manager of Go Sport Franchising and Christoffer Jansén as General Manager of the Sports Division at Al Mana Fashion Group. Trebbe will oversee the expansion of the Go Sport franchise network, while Jansén will ...
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News briefsLululemon downgraded by Morgan Stanley
The downgrade comes as Lululemon’s shares fell 19.8 percent on Friday, June 6.
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News briefsNike partners with Faith Kipyegon on running footwear and apparel
Faith Kipyegon is the most decorated woman middle-distance athlete of all time.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 24+25
XXL suspends payments, is bankruptcy imminent? | The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profits in 2024 | Lululemon cuts FY forecasts as Trump tariff policy starts to hurt | Zumiez starts Q2 slowly as international business lags | Sport 2000 Austria shifts to retail service model | 3G Capital’s $10bn takeover drives Skechers off stock market | Asics to ramp up manufacturing in India | Fanatics and FC Internazionale in long-time partnership | First J.Lindeberg womens fashion collection ever to be released in 2026 | Db adds Haaland, Witzøe as strategic investors | First stores for DTC footwear brand Oofos | Olympism365 Summit convenes in Lausanne and sets new commitments
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ArticleAsics to ramp up manufacturing in India
Asics will be ramping up Indian manufacturing from 30 to 40 percent over the next few years to ensure steady supply, a top executive has told Reuters, the country’s regulations forcing global brands to pause imports of footwear. The Indian government has mandated certain standards for various footwear segments, requiring ...
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ArticleFirst stores for DTC footwear brand Oofos
An Oofos location in Virginia has opened and the active recovery brand will open locations in Georgia and Florida later this month.
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ArticleFanatics and FC Internazionale in long-time partnership
The companies will implement Fanatics’ vertical commerce model, local expertise, and global infrastructure, to raise the sell-through of FC Internazionale products worldwide
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News briefsMacron grows as its future campus takes shape
Macron’s future is taking shape in Italian Valsamoggia, where the company’s headquarters, Campus, is growing.
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News briefsNew Balance opens its second store in Sweden
The brand has opened another store, this time in the Mall of Scandinavia shopping center, north of Stockholm.
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News briefsAmazon closes fulfilment center in Reno, Nevada
The company is currently constructing a same-day delivery facility in the city, which will replace its existing one.
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News briefsSales up 6.3% at Intersport France for FY24
Online sales were up by 16 percent, thanks to 100 million visits to Intersport’s website and 2.88 million visits to Blackstore’s.
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ArticleDb adds Haaland, Witzøe as strategic investors
Two well-known Scandinavian figures have been welcomed by the Norwegian bag and travel gear company to support its global expansion and brand positioning.
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Article3G Capital’s $10bn takeover drives Skechers off stock market
Skechers’ long-term borrowings are expected to rise from $82 million to over $6.2 billion.
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News briefsPatent dispute between Smith Optics, Burton and Koroyd settled
Three major players have resolved a cross-continental patent dispute, resulting in exclusive licensing rights for one brand.
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News briefsChampion inks NFL deal
Champion has secured the rights to produce licensed apparel for the NFL.
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News briefsJD Sports opens at a classic address in Las Vegas
JD Sports has expanded its worldwide network of flagship stores to include the Las Vegas Strip following its opening on Saturday, June 14.
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News briefsAccelerated growth for Perfect Moment in fiscal Q4
The luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand expects revenues to increase 3% to $5.0 million in the final fiscal quarter ended March 31.
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News briefsFive more cities gets drone delivery from Walmart
Walmart to expand drone delivery to five more cities in the US, which makes it possible to get basketballs and yoga clothes literally from the sky.
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ArticleXXL suspends payments, is bankruptcy imminent?
The hard-hit sports chain responds to SGI Europe’s questions following recent reports that the company has stopped paying its supplier invoices.
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ArticleFirst J.Lindeberg womens fashion collection ever to be released in 2026
To celebrate 30 years of collections, J.Lindeberg is introducing “A Day in the Lifestyle” and its first Women’s Wear SS26 collection.
