All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 42+43
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 42+43
FESI: ‘Our members are committed to staying the course’ | Global athletic apparel market shows sluggish growth amid regional contrasts in 2024 | Global sports equipment market rebounds 1.8% in 2024 | Melissa Kaar: ‘Regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability – there is a place for everyone in sport’ | Tracking the next stride of Germany’s performance running market 2025 | Sneaker & sports apparel giants lag in digital performance | The fashion industry’s illegal practice of resale price maintenance | US tariffs hit Sri Lanka apparel, World Bank warns | Garment factory fire in Bangladesh claims at least 16 lives | European textile coalition demands mandatory circular economy policies | European Parliament calls for comprehensive European Sport Model reforms | Reebok launches Smart Ring, partners with F45 | Teen survey finds On outranks Hoka | Nike drops again in Best Global Brands ranking
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ArticleSport 2000’s Margit Gosau shifts focus to international expansion
Effective Jan. 1 2026, Margit Gosau will focus on Sport 2000’s international growth as Dominik Solleder takes over management.
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ArticleHettas Crowdfunds Growth for Women’s Footwear
Canadian women-focused running shoe brand Hettas begins equity crowdfunding on FrontFundr, inviting community investors to join its mission and fuel new product-and-research growth.
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News briefsA new mall in Bolzano
The new Highstreet Gallery houses over 80 local and international brands.
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ArticleAdidas lifts full-year outlook after stronger-than-expected Q3
Adidas lifts its 2025 forecast after Q3 revenues rose 8% in constant currency, supported by strong performance demand and margin gains.
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News briefsOpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas browser challenging Google Chrome
The new browser from the US-based AI company could intensify competition with Google as search habits shift toward conversational tools.
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ArticleWomen’s shoes still don’t fit
A new study shows most running shoes are still built for men’s anatomy — leaving women runners with discomfort, fit issues, and preventable injuries
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ArticleReal Madrid might open up to outside investors
President Florentino Pérez wishes to open up the ownership
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ArticleThe fashion industry’s illegal practice of resale price maintenance
A EU antitrust ruling on resale price maintenance sends a clear signal to brands alike. Here’s what the industry should take away.
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News briefsMoncler inaugurates new Milan Headquarter
Casa Moncler spans a total area of 77,000 square meters.
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ArticleCristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid football player
Lionel Messi takes the second spot and is the sole representative of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the ranking.
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News briefsLacoste has co-produced French movie Chien 51
The film, announced this spring, is in cinemas now.
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ArticleUS tariffs hit Sri Lanka apparel, World Bank warns
US tariffs targeting Sri Lanka’s garment sector threaten jobs, export flows, and sportswear sourcing reliability.
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News briefsFrasers Group deploys AI-first Commercetools Agentic Commerce suite
Shoppers of Sports Direct and other brands of the Frasers retail ecosystem will be able to purchase products directly within AI shopping channels.
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News briefsVapesol invests €1.5m in rubber sole production
The investment will enable the production of 5,000 pairs of rubber soles per day.
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ArticleNike drops again in Best Global Brands ranking
Nike’s brand value has plummeted 25.9 percent to $33.7 billion, dropping to 23rd place in Interbrand’s global rankings.
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ArticleFESI: ‘Our members are committed to staying the course’
Secretary General Jérôme Pero explains how FESI works to turn EU sustainability and digital policies into workable solutions.
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ArticleRichard Kuchinsky: ‘A sustainable shoe must be a good shoe first, sustainable second’
Leading footwear designers reveal the complex trade-offs between sustainability and performance in running shoes.
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ArticleSporting Goods brands quietly retreat from DEI messaging
Major sporting goods companies are quietly revising or rephrasing their diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments.
