All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 37, Issue 1+2 – Page 2
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ArticleTim Cook doubles Nike stake amid turnaround efforts
Apple CEO Tim Cook purchased nearly $3 million in Nike stock, doubling his stake as the sportswear giant navigates a challenging turnaround strategy.
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ArticleAsian Footwears launches AI platform for demand forecasting
Indian footwear brand deploys in-house AI system to boost distributor sales through better demand forecasting and inventory management.
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ArticleShein opens European hub in Poland
Online fashion retailer Shein has opened a new logistics center in Wrocław, Poland, its primary European distribution hub.
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ArticleBouldering leaves microplastics on cliffs
German researchers document microplastic pollution from climbing shoes for the first time and warn of long-term ecosystem damage.
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ArticleAustralian startup challenges global shoe brands
Melbourne-born Tarkine reports fivefold growth with locally designed, eco-focused running shoes aimed at displacing foreign brands.
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ArticleAthleisure brand Cheak opens first flagship in Singapore
Founded by ex-ClassPass colleagues, Cheak celebrated its fifth anniversary with a flagship store debut at one of Singapore’s premier luxury malls.
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ArticleAdidas launches new pet collection in China
The sportswear giant debuts Originals collection for dogs and cats featuring tracksuits and puffer vests.
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ArticleMIQI expands GOTS-certified yoga wear production
Chinese manufacturer MIQI Apparel announces expansion of GOTS-certified sustainable yoga wear production capabilities for global market.
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ArticleUnder Armour appoints new Head of Digital Experience
Digital commerce expert joins Under Armour from Samsung as brand accelerates turnaround under Kevin Plank’s leadership.
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ArticleUK retailers see best Boxing Day in decade
Boxing Day footfall in the UK jumped 4.4% year-on-year, marking the strongest increase in over a decade despite a sluggish morning start.
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ArticleLululemon founder launches proxy fight to reshape board
Chip Wilson nominates three new directors after CEO exit, criticizing board oversight as Lululemon shares fall 45% this year.
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ArticleWomen’s sports brand Goal Five names new CEO
Women’s sportswear brand Goal Five promotes Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Berg Currier to CEO.
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ArticleNike pays Thai workers after five years
After nearly five years of advocacy, Nike agrees to compensate 3,300 Thai factory workers who were allegedly coerced into unpaid leave during the pandemic.
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ArticleNine major athletic brands end kangaroo leather use
Adidas, ASICS and New Balance have officially stopped using kangaroo leather, joining six other major brands in a landmark shift for the industry.
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ArticleHow sporting goods navigated 2025 tariffs
Global trade hit $35 trillion in 2025, but sporting goods brands faced a year of adaptation as tariffs forced rapid supply chain restructuring.
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ArticleUS fitness franchise offers flexible Pilates deals
American Pilates franchise breaks from traditional New Year contracts, offering members choice between discount and commitment-based packages.
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ArticleBain Capital acquires South Korean activewear firm
Bain Capital is acquiring Echo Marketing, owner of Andar activewear brand, for $344m (€327m) as private equity interest in Asian athleisure grows
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ArticleQ1 2026 Event Radar: trade shows and conferences
January through March 2026 delivers the sporting goods industry’s densest concentration of strategic gatherings – from retail tech to fabric innovation.
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ArticleNike tracksuit sells out after Maduro arrest
Images of the Venezuelan leader’s Nike tracksuit at the time of his US arrest triggered an unexpected surge in demand for the sportswear brand’s apparel.
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ArticleHainan´s Sanya Mall celebrates fifth anniversary
Hainan Tourism Investment Duty Free’s flagship Sanya Mall marked its fifth anniversary with new brand openings including Under Armour Outdoor’s first Hainan location.
