All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 28+29
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 28+29
Warburg Pincus will acquire a majority stake in Uvex | Analysis: Inventory levels in the sporting goods industry, Q1 2025 | Puma and Man City in first Premier League £1bn deal | Lululemon has found its partner for India expansion | Padel set for 17% annual growth through 2027, says Playtomic | Zalando and About You have successfully completed their transaction | Ellesse returning to the US | Le Coq Sportif saved, now in Franco-Swiss hands | Decathlon expands footprint in cities with two new stores in Nuremberg | Sales up and change in the air at Onitsuka Tiger | The US and Vietnam reach a trade agreement | Footasylum posts record sales and profits in FY25 | New association seeks to boost women’s leadership in sporting goods | Performance Days October edition sold out | Bain may consider selling its Canada Goose stake | Sports Emotion to introduce Running Emotion | Prime Day set to drive $23.8bn in US online sales | Sport 2000 introduces a new trade fair concept | Kingmaker swings to a loss, for several reasons | Circular economy: Survey suggests disruption | FIS and Virtus sign agreement to promote inclusion in winter sports
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ArticlePadel set for 17% annual growth through 2027, says Playtomic
In Europe, growth appears to have been strongest in France, whose court total increased by 1,272 during 2024, the Global Padel Report for 2025 said.
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News briefsBoardriders first store in Venezuela has opened
The opening is set to be a milestone for the company’s approach to the South American market.
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News briefsFormer Nike employee appointed SVP of Sustainability at Lululemon
The company’s new SVP replaces Esther Speck, who served at Lululemon for almost ten years.
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ArticleFIS and Virtus sign agreement to promote inclusion in winter sports
This MoU marks a significant step toward integrating athletes with intellectual impairments into Alpine and Cross-Country skiing disciplines at the highest levels of competition.
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News briefsThe Seine reopens to the public one year after Paris 2024
Swimming in the river was part of everyday Parisian life a century ago.
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News briefsS&P lowers Nike’s rating
S&P believes Nike will require “multiple years to regain the market share lost to both apparel and footwear competitors”.
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News briefsRevelyst unveils brand-uniting platform
Revelyst, a collective of brands that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies, has unveiled Revelyst Golf Technology, a dedicated platform built around its golf brands. This move represents an investment in the next generation of golf innovation and brings the company’s technologies under one integrated identity. The new ...
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News briefsImperial appoints new National Sales Manager for golf
Imperial, owned by Kansas City-based investment holding firm CPC, has appointed Andrew Blatnik as National Sales Manager for Golf. Blatnik joins industry veteran John Anderson, VP of Sales for Golf, in his new role. Blatnik currently serves as the VP of licensing for the Peter Millar luxury apparel brand, with ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Inventory levels in the sporting goods industry, Q1 2025
The analysis examines industry inventory levels at 29 leading sporting goods companies for the quarter ending closest to March 31.
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ArticleZalando and About You have successfully merged, targeting €450 billion fashion market
The European Commission has approved the merger. Zalando has now acquired 91.45 percent of About You’s share capital.
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News briefsAsics becomes official supplier to Asian Paralympic Committee
The company will provide sports apparel, footwear and accessories for APC’s staff involved in the fifth Asian Para Games.
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ArticleLululemon has found its partner for India expansion
Lululemon has found its key partner for one of the world’s largest markets, a partnership that will commence in the second half of 2026.
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ArticlePuma and Man City in first Premier League £1bn deal
The £ 100 million a-year deal extends their agreement until at least 2035.
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News briefsAngels in the outfield, robots in the infield
The MLB is introducing an automated ball-strike system at this year’s All-Star Game.
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ArticleSport 2000 introduces a new trade fair concept
The focus will be on clear orientation and product range expertise, the retail chain stated.
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News briefsMilano Unica records 10% rise in international visitors
Double-digit increase in buyers from Netherlands, Germany, UK, US and France.
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News briefsShein fined $700k in California
Shein must fork over $700,000 as part of a settlement with California’s Napa, Sonoma, Los Angeles and San Francisco counties because of what law enforcement describes as “unlawful shipping delays.” California prosecutors unveiled the settlement on Wednesday, tying a bow around a complaint which alleged the fast-fashion giant broke the ...
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News briefsFor the third time YKK Corporation is named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader
CDP recognizes companies that reduce GHG emissions throughout their supply chain and collaborate with suppliers to do the same.
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News briefsGerman BSI forms new group to strengthen team sports segment
The Bundesverband der Deutschen Sportartikel-Industrie (BSI) has launched a new specialist group focused on team sports.
