All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 50+51 – Page 4
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ArticlePadel is in constant growth around the world, says latest FIP report
Active padel players now exceed 35 million globally according to the FIP World Padel Report 2025.
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ArticleSport England: £122.9bn social value
Community sport and physical activity generated £122.9bn in social value across England in 2023/24, driven by wellbeing benefits and health savings.
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ArticleVuori launches sustainable snow collection
Athleisure brand Vuori launches its first Snow Collection, featuring shells, bibs and pants made from 100% NetPlus® recycled fabric sourced from fishing nets.
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ArticleSocial commerce races towards $1 trillion
Social networks have evolved into commerce platforms. Sprout Social’s survey shows 76% of users have been influenced by social media purchases in the past six months.
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ArticleProwinter Test Days return to Carezza
On 12–13 January 2026, brands, retailers and rental operators converge on Carezza for Europe’s earliest alpine ski equipment test of the season.
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ArticleBRANWYN named top Athletech startup to watch
Oregon-based women’s performance innerwear brand BRANWYN earns a spot on Athletech News’ Startups To Watch 2025–26, highlighting its Merino-based innovation and sustainable practices.
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ArticleFanatics bets on AI to redefine fan shopping experience
Sports retail giant Fanatics teams up with Rokt to deliver hyper-personalized offers and seamless checkout experiences across its global e-commerce network.
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ArticleColumbia unveils Team USA curling uniforms and fan collection
Columbia Sportswear introduces performance-driven uniforms for the U.S. Olympic curling team and a fan collection celebrating American heritage ahead of the 2026 Winter Games.
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ArticleWFSGI launches Sustainability Academy with XU Group and EY
WFSGI introduces a new learning platform to help brands and manufacturers strengthen sustainability skills and meet global ESG standards.
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Sponsoredarena’s Brand Officer on price vs premium
arena Chief Brand Officer Mark Pinger on brand leadership, European value creation and the role of premium products.
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C-Suite InterviewSport 2000 CEOs on AI in retail
Sport 2000’s CEOs Margit Gosau and Irina Andorfer discuss how AI assistants are shifting retail from search-based discovery to conversation-driven commerce.
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News briefsHeineken 0.0 x Lõk padel collection launches
Heineken 0.0 partners with Spanish brand Lõk for a limited-edition padel collection featuring a racket with an integrated bottle opener.
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ArticleUK & IR Running Industry Awards spotlight 2025 winners
The UK & Ireland Running Industry Alliance honored standout brands and events at its annual awards while highlighting the innovations and consumer shifts set to define the running market in 2026.
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ArticleUS athleisure market to hit $318bn by 2035
The US athleisure market is projected to reach over $318bn by 2035, driven by sustainability, digital channels and lifestyle shifts.
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News briefsReusch joins Pool Sci Italia consortium
The Bolzano-based glove specialist will supply Italy’s National Alpine Ski Teams from the 2026/2027 season as part of the historic consortium.
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ArticleNike Q2 earnings under scrutiny
Nike’s Q2 results face skepticism as inventory challenges, tariff impacts and strategic uncertainties threaten recovery prospects.
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ArticleJustin Bieber debuts 3D-printed sneaker Earth Bender
Justin Bieber’s Skylrk label enters footwear with Earth Bender, a 3D-printed sneaker created in partnership with German 3D-printing firm Zellerfeld.
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ArticleLever Style expands with activewear acquisition
Lever Style buys Active Apparel assets to strengthen activewear and outdoor apparel capabilities, reflecting consolidation in Asia’s supply chain.
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ArticleNike stake surges spark debate
Fragasso and other investors boost Nike stakes amid activist interest, but sales softness and multi-quarter recovery timeline temper expectations.
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News briefsSporting goods drive US holiday sales growth
November retail sales in the US climbed 4.5% year-over-year, driven by strong gains in sporting goods, digital products and clothing.
