All articles by Wolfgang Greiner – Page 12
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News briefsSkechers expands distribution deal with United Legwear to UK and Europe
New York-based United Legwear & Apparel Co. LLC expanded its 20-year licensing partnership with Skechers to include distribution of Skechers socks in the European Union and the UK.
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News briefsPacSun enters US men’s activewear market
American apparel retail brand PacSun has launched a 28-piece activewear line for men in the US, called A.R.C. (Active.Recreation.Comfort.).
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ArticleMichelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition joins forces with Stephen and Ayesha Curry
Plezi Nutrition, a public benefit company co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama in 2023, is teaming up with Stephen and Ayesha Curry as investors and brand partners.
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News briefsSkechers signs beach volley pros Benesh and Partain ahead of Olympics
Skechers has contracted American beach volleyball pros Andy Benesh and Miles Partain, who will be competing for a medal at the Paris 2024 Games this summer, to wear the brand’s performance apparel and headwear.
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News briefsAmer Sports joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation network
Amer Sports is the newest network member of the Ellen McArthur Foundation. In addition, Arc’teryx has announced its participation in foundation’s The Fashion ReModel project.
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News briefsXtep sales grow 10% in Q2
Chinese group Xtep Intl., which acquired 100 percent of the Saucony and Merrell business in China in December and divested K-Swiss and Palladium in May, said in an operational update on July 15 that retail sales (including offline and online channels) for its core Xtep brand grew 10 percent in ...
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News briefs361 Degrees’ e-comm continues to exceed expectations in Q2
Chinese group 361 Degrees Intl.’s retail sales of its key branded products increased by around 10 percent year-on-year in Q2. Meanwhile, retail sales of 361° Kids grew in the mid-teens in the same period, the company said. The e-commerce platform continued to exceed expectations with year-on-year growth of 30 to ...
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News briefsPangaia opens first standalone UK retail store
Purpose-driven lifestyle apparel brand Pangaia has opened its first standalone store in the UK on Carnaby Street in the vibrant Soho district.
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News briefsPOC launches digital DTC flagship store
POC has launched a flagship DTC online store this June serving 35 countries in four languages and supporting 13 currencies.
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ArticleDecathlon sets up new business entity for investments in future-oriented companies
Decathlon announced the creation of Decathlon Pulse, a wholly-owned, independent entity within the group that will invest in “innovative people and businesses” that share the company’s values and commitment.
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ArticleApparel manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel acquires British software company Unmade
Unmade, a London-based scaleup, has been acquired by Bangkok, Thailand-based apparel manufacturer Hi-Tech Apparel. UnmadeOS, Unmade’s platform, uses patented automation and visualization technologies to enable brands to offer bespoke clothing on demand. Existing customers include sportswear brands such as New Balance and Decathlon as well as fashion brands such as ...
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News briefsBlizzard raises $60K for women in sports and climate change prevention
Source: Blizzard Children’s book “Leader of the Pack” The US subsidiary of Austrian ski manufacturer Blizzard, part of the Tecnica Group, announced that it has raised $60,000 through the sale of limited-edition Hilaree Nelson skis and the children’s book “Leader of the Pack.” On Sept. 26, 2022, ...
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News briefsStrong Q2 for Anta Sports
The Board of Directors of Chinese sportswear giant Anta Sports announced that its core brand Anta’s sales grew in the high single digits in the second quarter. Retail sales of the Fila brand, which it jointly owns in China through a joint venture with Fila Korea, also did not lag ...
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News briefsSkechers launches second edition of Kane’s football boots, global expansion in focus
After a successful debut in Europe with English national team player and Golden Boot winner Harry Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich in Germany, as well as other Premier League players wearing the US brand’s football boots, Skechers is now entering its second season in football. With the new Evolution ...
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News briefsSport 2000 opens more Absolute Run stores
On July 4, 2024, a new Absolute Run store opened in Aschaffenburg, Germany. With over 240 sqm of retail space, owners Cristina Aulbach and Thomas Kießling offer customers numerous running brands such as Asics, Adidas, Brooks, On, Hoka, Karhu, Saucony and New Balance and thus a suitably large and specialized ...
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ArticleIndian fabric supply chain startup raises $1.6 million
Fabriclore, an Indian technology-enabled fabric sourcing platform for fashion companies, announced that it has received $1.6 million in funding led by Bengaluru, India-based PeerCapital and UAE-based Regal Fabrics. Founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs Vijay Sharma, Sandeep Sharma and Anupam Arya, Jaipur-based Fabriclore owes its success to its eight years of ...
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ArticleBrussels to close tax loopholes exploited by Chinese marketplaces
The European Union’s plan to impose import duties on low-priced goods could significantly impact fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu. Both companies, known for offering trendy clothing at rock-bottom prices, could face major challenges if the proposed tariffs come into force. Currently, the duty threshold is €150 in the EU and ...
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ArticleFootway transfers e-commerce to new corporate group
Swedish Footway Group AB announced on July 4 that it is separating its e-commerce business as part of a strategic review. The separation is in line with the company’s efforts over the last four years to split e-commerce and platform into separate business areas. The company’s platform has grown significantly ...
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ArticlePuma, Mercedes AMG Petronas and Ræburn launch upcycling collection
Puma has entered into a collaboration with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team (MAPF1) and Ræburn, a London-based creative studio known for reusing surplus materials. Source: Puma MAPF1 x Ræburn / George Russell Within the scope of the partnership, the trio is mainly drawing on Ræburn’s upcycling ...
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News briefsMore sustainable movement in the wetsuit market: Billabong introduces Upcycler program
After years of Patagonia producing neoprene-free wetsuits made from natural Yulex rubber, Alpkit recycling its wetsuits into new neoprene since 2023, Decathlon recently starting to produce wetsuits made from Yulex100 and Quiksilver just announcing that it is upcycling wetsuits into sunglasses, Australian surf and lifestyle brand Billabong has now introduced ...
