All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 36+37
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News briefs
PGA of Great Britain & Ireland to launch Golf Business Institute
The new Institute will train Members in leadership and management skills needed to drive the future of golf.
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News briefsStubHub again seeking NYSE IPO
The Ticket reseller starts his third attempt to hopes to make an initial public offering.
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ArticleIOC appoints three new directors
The three new directors are Jan Paterson, James Pearce and Julien Baehni.
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News briefsRunning Emotion opens first store
The shop is located in Torrejón de Ardoz close to Madrid.
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ArticlePolar releasing fitness tracker for the privacy market
The Loop is designed to be worn around the clock for eight days at a time, at which point the battery will need charging. The memory, for its part, can hold four weeks’ data.
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ArticleWeSports turnover is booming, more acquisitions to come
The Sweden-based sports and e-commerce group is presenting a record-breaking Q2-2025 with a jump in revenue of over 28%.
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ArticleAdidas and Audi join forces in the brand new Formula 1 team
Having joined the circuit in January 2025, Adidas will be sponsoring a second F1 team, Audi’s, for its debut in 2026.
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News briefsRunna launches in seven new languages
The app is now also available in French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Italian and Japanese.
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News briefsOn partners with Burna Boy
The Swiss sportswear brand has announced a new multi-year partnership with the songwriter.
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News briefsDebt-burdened Luanvi strikes licensing and distribution deal
Luanvi entered into voluntary bankruptcy in July, with a debt of about €10 million.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 36+37
A new Foot Locker team has formed | Adidas and Audi join forces in the brand new Formula 1 team | Elan Sports restructures leadership ahead of winter season | Leadership shift aligns Decathlon UK and Ireland | VSP Vision acquires Adidas Eyewear licensee Marcolin | New chairman for Frasers Group; CEO expected to miss out on major bonus | Lululemon Q2 profit flat as US demand weakens and tariffs bite | Golden Goose continues to post double-digit growth | Klarna lists on NYSE after all obstacles are cleared, valued at €11.8bn | New Era names official partner of Atlassian Williams Racing | New growth for Norwegian sports market | WeSports turnover is booming, more acquisitions to come | Perfect Moment secures $6.6m in new financing | Puma teams up with Rothaus and Sport 2000 for beer-Inspired sneaker | America’s first Skechers Performance Store opens in Miami | Olympic Refuge Foundation awards $200K to refugee sport projects | Lewis Hamilton restructures and renames his company | Giorgio Armani dies aged 91 | Rawlings acquires leading training and accessories company, Tanner Tees | Aim’n hits SEK 500m in 2025 as it moves away from influencer marketing | Nike and StockX settle 2022 lawsuit over NFT trademark | Zumiez posts modest Q2 growth | Ralph Lauren back to dress up US team for Ryder Cup | IOC appoints three new directors | New York Giants to sell 10% for $1bn
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ArticleLewis Hamilton restructures and renames his company
The company, previously known as Project 44, will now exist as Lewis Hamilton Ventures.
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ArticleRawlings acquires leading training and accessories company, Tanner Tees
Tanner Tees, founded by retired coach Joe Tanner, can be found in big league batting cages, thousands of college and high school programs.
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ArticleNew York Giants to sell 10% for $1bn
If the deal goes through, this will be the NFL’s most expensive minority stake yet.
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ArticleLeadership shift aligns Decathlon UK and Ireland
The sporting goods retail giant has unified its UK and Irish operations under a single leadership structure, signaling a new strategic phase.
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News briefsRip Curl expands wetsuit recycling in Europe
The surfwear brand is extending its global recycling program to reduce wetsuit waste across Europe with the help of a circular economy partner.
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ArticleElan Sports restructures leadership ahead of winter season
The Slovenian ski manufacturer has announced a new leadership structure to support global brand strategy and innovation.
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ArticleZumiez posts modest Q2 growth
The boardsports and streetwear retailer lifted Q2 sales and margins yet remained in the red, while back-to-school demand supports stronger guidance for Q3.
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News briefsNike Exec and basketball coaching legend George Raveling passes away
George Raveling, a former Nike marketing executive and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member, died at the age of 88, his family announced in a statement on social media.
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ArticleA new Foot Locker team has formed
To form the new Foot Locker team, executives from different areas have joined forces. And FL has also got a new VP of North America.
