All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 50+51 – Page 3
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ArticleF1 team valuations top $34bn in 2025
Ferrari ranks most valuable at $6.4 billion (€6.1 billion), as F1’s combined team value jumps over $34 billion (€32.4 billion), up 48% year on year.
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ArticleAdidas, Harden unveil Harden Vol 10 signature sneaker
Adidas and James Harden reveal the Harden Vol 10 “Imma Be a Star,” celebrating a decade-long partnership with premium performance and lifestyle design.
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ArticleNFL clubs approve $32m flag football league investment
NFL clubs have authorised up to $32 million in investment for a professional flag football league, using the league’s 32 Equity vehicle to build infrastructure ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut in 2028.
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ArticleNew Paris hub to scale repair revolution
United Repair Centre (URC) will open its third European repair hub in Paris in February 2026, backed by €3.2 million in impact investment and support from the City of Paris.
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ArticleTemu’s Europe HQ raided by EU regulators
EU regulators raided Temu’s Dublin headquarters on December 10 as part of a foreign-subsidy investigation. The action intensifies pressure on China-backed low-cost platforms operating in Europe.
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ArticleEU MEPs urge suspending non‑EU platforms over legal breaches
MEPs criticize sluggish EU Commission investigations into non‑EU platforms, urging that temporary suspensions—not last‑resort measures—be applied in systemic breach cases including Shein.
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ArticleWFSGI partners with Worldly on ESG intelligence tools
WFSGI and Worldly announce a partnership to equip sporting-goods companies with enhanced supply-chain sustainability intelligence, offering free platform access and training for new users
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ArticleXXIO and VESSEL unveil exclusive ladies’ golf set
XXIO teams up with VESSEL to offer an exclusive ladies’ golf package featuring premium clubs and a luxury bag—just in time for the holidays.
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ArticleFrench non-profit launches €15m circular VC fund
Paris-based Makesense has closed the first round of seed II at €15 million for circular-economy ventures, aiming for €25 million total to back startups that reduce waste and promote inclusion.
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ArticleAuthentic Brands bets big on TikTok Shop expansion
Authentic Brands Group selects Pattern to manage TikTok Shop and optimize marketplace operations for 50+ global brands.
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ArticleLululemon CEO to step down amid sales slowdown
Calvin McDonald will leave Lululemon at end of January; CFO Meghan Frank and CCO André Maestrini named interim co-CEOs as company faces tariffs and rivals like Alo Yoga.
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ArticleLululemon cuts guidance as China remains strong but US slows
Lululemon grew internationally in Q3 but US sales declined again. The company cut FY25 guidance and announced a CEO transition.
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ArticleEU agrees €3 duty on small Chinese parcels
EU ministers back temporary €3 customs duty on parcels under €150, targeting cheap imports from China to protect retailers and cut fraud.
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ArticleFanatics signs multi-year global deal with Max Verstappen
Fanatics and Max Verstappen unveil a global partnership covering licensed merchandise, trading cards and a new online store launching in 2026.
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ArticleFESI elects new president and debates the future of sport
FESI elects Michael Nendwich as president and welcomes EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef for strategic talks on Europe’s sport future.
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ArticleDecathlon Germany to launch own loyalty programme in 2026
Decathlon Germany will launch its own loyalty program in January 2026, replacing Payback and rewarding purchases, sports activities and circular engagement.
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News briefsBritish Cycling launches commercial venture
British Cycling unveils British Cycling Ventures, a new commercial entity led by Darren Henry, to drive revenue growth and attract strategic investment.
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ArticleReebok smartglasses go photochromic
Innovative Eyewear unveils photochromic Reebok smart glasses for gym training and indoor sport, plus Lucyd Boosters for louder audio.
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ArticleAuction shopping app nears $1bn in annual revenue
Six-year-old start-up WhatNot has raised $11.5 billion from investors.
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News briefsKelme centralizing operations
Back under European control, the Spanish sportswear brand is looking for synergy.
