All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 30+31
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ArticleAllbirds eyes Q4 2025 sales growth amid another quarterly loss
Allbirds says its H1 initiatives focused on new products, marketing, and ‘customer experience’ initiatives will help the footwear group return to a sales gain
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ArticleDecathlon is a new member of the German retail association
The multisport retailer is joining Germany’s largest retail federation to help shape sustainable and competitive industry policies.
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ArticleKontoor lifts outlook after strong Q2, Helly Hansen boost
The US-based apparel group saw strong second-quarter earnings, driven in part by its new brand Helly Hansen.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 30+31+32
Adidas confirms guidance as Q2 sales fall short, tariff costs set to grow | Saucony, Merrell again fuel growth for Wolverine in Q2 FY 25 | VF Corp. aims for accelerated sales growth at The North Face, Timberland | Anta-Reebok: Strategic fit or speculation? What we know so far | Garmin raises full year guidance after strong Q2 | Frasers Group meets profit forecast despite sluggish consumption | Hoka drives Deckers Q1 growth | Int’l markets drive top line at Columbia Sportswear | Canada Goose sales fly higher but operating loss widens | Zalando grows revenue in Q2 2025 | Topgolf Callaway raises Ebitda guidance after Jack Wolfskin sale | AI-commerce: ChatGPT is becoming a shopping platform | AI and its frontrunners – the US and China | Starvie joins the GSIC | Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier dies at 31
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ArticleTopgolf Callaway raises Ebitda guidance after Jack Wolfskin sale
Topgolf Callaway Brands raised its adjusted Ebitda guidance following the sale of Jack Wolfskin to Anta Sports.
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ArticleZalando grows revenue in Q2 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, Zalando’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) increased by 5.0 percent year-over-year to €4.1 billion,
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ArticleAnta-Reebok: Strategic fit or speculation? What we know so far
Rumors of Reebok’s potential acquisition by China’s Anta Sports are gaining momentum. We have summarized the most important points.
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ArticleSaucony, Merrell again fuel growth for Wolverine in Q2 FY25
The Michigan-based footwear company reported double-digit revenue growth, driven by strong gains at its performance brands.
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ArticleGoPro strengthens its balance sheet
The action camera maker signed a second lien credit agreement as part of a broader effort to strengthen its balance sheet.
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ArticleThe Messi cam is back
We’ve gone from TV to streaming. Are we now to go from zones to players?
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News briefsQ36.5 launches running apparel line for multisport athletes
Italian cycling apparel brand Q36.5 has introduced its first dedicated running collection.
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News briefsFirst-ever live football match broadcast in immersive VR
Burnley FC and Rezzil announce first-ever VR matchday broadcast experience.
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News briefsNFL has benched the chain gang
The National Football League (NFL) did away with the chain gang – the team of officials who, with a literal chain, measure out ten-yard gains for the team on offense – for its Hall of Fame game on July 31 in Ohio. The only thing measuring first downs that day, ...
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News briefsGrowth at Emerald
The US-based trade show organizer posted Q2 gains, with steady organic performance in its outdoor and sporting goods events portfolio.
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News briefsKatjes to acquire majority stake in Bogner
Katjes International has signed an agreement to acquire a 60% stake in German premium apparel brand Willy Bogner.
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News briefsMacron eyes record year
Italian sportswear brand Macron generated €107 million in revenue during the first half of 2025.
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News briefsItaly fines Shein €1m for misleading environmental claims
Italy’s competition authority (AGCM) has fined fast-fashion retailer Shein €1 million for deceptive environmental marketing.
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News briefsPeter Rice named LA28 Head of Ceremonies and Content
Rice was the former Chairman of Walt Disney Television.
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News briefsThe fittest cities in America for 2025
The 18th annual ACSM American Fitness Index ranked 100 largest cities based on 35 indicators.
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News briefsJohn Donahoe has a new role
The former Nike CEO will now be working in an academic environment.
