News and insights about brands in the sporting goods industry – Page 10
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News briefsAdidas announces more affordable versions of popular sneakers
At Adidas 2024 Annual General Meeting in Fürth, Germany, CEO Bjørn Gulden announced that Adidas would make its sneakers more affordable. This strategy involves launching cheaper versions of top-selling models such as the Samba, aiming to cater to consumers attracted to trends but deterred by high prices. Gulden emphasized the ...
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News briefsTiger Woods’ new apparel brand faces criticism over performance issues at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods’ new apparel brand, Sun Day Red, faced criticism during the PGA Championship’s opening day as the golfer struggled with visible sweat issues. Launching earlier this year after ending a longstanding partnership with Nike, Woods’ brand aims to redefine golf wear. At golf club Valhalla, Woods appeared in a ...
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News briefsLoewe and On launch new collection
Loewe and On unveil their latest collaboration. The partnership introduces a new joint logo combining elements of both brands. The collection showcases an emphasis on streamlined design and optimal functionality with pieces like color-blocked performance fabrics in natural tones and statement outerwear suited for any weather. Highlights include insulated parkas, ...
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News briefsPuma introduces genderless collection with Palomo Spain
Puma is launching a new genderless collection in collaboration with Palomo Spain. The new apparel, footwear and accessories collection is meant as a “celebration of queer identities, ‘80s athletic culture, and the glitz of ‘70s roller disco,” Puma said. The collection combines retro flair and contemporary elements with premium fabrics, ...
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News briefsCobra Golf unveils revolutionary 3D-printed iron set
Cobra Golf has launched its first full set of 3D-printed irons, the Cobra Limit3D, marking a significant advancement in golf equipment manufacturing. Initially introduced in fall 2020 with the KING Supersport-35 putter, Cobra has continued to refine its 3D printing capabilities, now including a range of more sophisticated multi-material putter ...
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ArticleUS Open champion Matthew Fitzpatrick joins Arccos as investor and ambassador
Arccos, a leader in AI-connected golf technology, has announced US Open Champion Matthew Fitzpatrick as its newest investor and Tour Ambassador. Fitzpatrick, currently ranked No. 14 in the world, will continue utilizing Arccos to enhance his performance analysis and preparation for PGA Tour events, major championships, and Ryder Cups. Fitzpatrick ...
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ArticleEastside Golf launches first women’s line, emphasizing authenticity and inclusion
Eastside Golf has officially launched its first women’s line in response to growing demand, aligning with an uptick in female participation in golf. Co-founder and Creative Director Olajuwon Ajanaku explained the approach: “Since our early days, we’ve had women purchasing Eastside Golf items for themselves, and asking us when we’d ...
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News briefsKylian Mbappé kicks off Nike’s “Victory Mode” tour
Kylian Mbappé, with his namesake Inspired By KM foundation, partnered with Nike on May 5 to host a multi-sport event for young athletes in Paris that kicked off Nike’s “Victory Mode” tour. The French football icon, who currently plays for PSG, is also a Nike ambassador. More than 2,000 youth ...
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ArticleCriticism arises as sports brands fall short in designing boots for women
Global sports giants face scrutiny for allegedly neglecting the unique needs of female athletes in the design of football boots, with experts arguing that neither traditional nor ‘gender-neutral’ options adequately accommodate women’s physiology. Despite claims from major brands about supporting women’s sports and offering ‘inclusive’ products, an analysis by talkSPORT ...
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News briefsMLB uniforms to change again, Players Association claims
Nike will be making changes to this year’s maligned uniforms for Major League Baseball (MLB) by the start of next season. The MLB Players Association has stated in a memo, seen by The Athletic, NBC News and ESPN, that designer Nike and manufacturer Fanatics will be restoring the large lettering ...
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News briefsNike secures kit supply rights for French Football Federation until 2034
Nike has secured the kit supply rights for the French Football Federation (FFF) for the 2026-27 to 2033-34 cycle. In a recent announcement, the FFF revealed that Nike had successfully clinched the kit supply rights for the third consecutive cycle, extending their current deal until 2026. The renewed agreement encompasses ...
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News briefsSun Day Red now launched, plans for wholesale expansion 2025
Sun Day Red has officially launched following its announcement together with Tiger Woods in February. The brand has debuted exclusively on its website, with plans for expansion through wholesale partnerships by Spring 2025, according to the company. Additionally, Sun Day Red will release special collections in May. For Woods, this ...
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ArticleNike has a new rendition of “air”
Nike has come up with a third iteration of the “air” idea, this time with an AI twist. (We note in passing an obvious thing: that “AI” is two-thirds of “air.”) As Nike describes the proceedings, with this latest iteration – A.I.R., an acronym for ”athlete imagined revolution” – the ...
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News briefsFischer Sports recalls junior ski boots due to safety concerns
Fischer Sports has issued a recall in North America for its RC4 Junior Ski Boots, encompassing the RC4 50, RC4 60 and RC4 65 models in various sizes. The affected boots feature the “Fischer” branding on the lower shell, with the specific model and name displayed on the upper cuff ...
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News briefsSnell Golf unveils new ball lineup, makes fitting easier for customers
Snell Golf is making waves in the golfing world with the launch of three new balls. The lineup includes the Prime 2.0, Prime 3.0 and Prime 4.0, with each number indicating the number of layers in the ball. The company aims to simplify the fitting process by recommending a model ...
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News briefsFKA Twigs partners with On to redefine training gear
FKA Twigs, the singer-songwriter, embarks on a new journey as a Creative Partner for Swiss sportswear company On, acording to High Snobiety, expanding its reach into the training and gym-wear sector. On, renowned for its running gear, aims to revolutionize training footwear and apparel with Twigs’ collaboration. “Our entrance into ...
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News briefsAdidas adds NFL rookies to athlete roster
Adidas boosts its athlete lineup with rising NFL stars Xavier Legette, Adonai Mitchell, Rome Odunze, and Michael Penix, Jr. just ahead of the NFL draft. Chris McGuire, Adidas vice president of Sports Marketing, expressed excitement about the new additions: “Rome, Michael, Adonai, and Xavier are among the most promising prospects ...
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News briefsAdidas secures Liverpool kit sponsorship deal
In a recent report by SportBusiness, it’s been revealed that Adidas has outbid Nike for the kit sponsorship of Premier League club Liverpool. Adidas will assume the role in 2025, replacing Nike after a relatively short five-year tenure. This transition follows Nike’s takeover from New Balance as LFC’s technical sponsor ...
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ArticleSprandi poised for comeback in Russia
Sprandi, a once iconic brand in the Russian market, can reportedly resume sales in the country after almost two decades of absence. At the end of 2023, a local wholesale supplier, A Sport, obtained several certificates of conformity from a Russian technical regulator, allowing it to sell sporting shoes under ...
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News briefsNew Balance signs Marvin Harrison Jr. ahead of NFL Draft
Source: New Balance New Balance has added wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to its roster of athletes in anticipation of the 2024 NFL Draft. Harrison Jr., who played college football at Ohio State, earned All-American honors twice and clinched the prestigious Fred Biletnikoff Award in 2023 for ...
