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ArticleMichael Johnson launches new athletics league
American athletics legend and Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson has launched a new league. It will be known as Grand Slam Track (GST). The professional track league, officially unveiled on June 18, will bring together 96 of the sport’s fastest stars in four annual Slams across four global cities during ...
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ArticleIndian fabric supply chain startup raises $1.6m
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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ArticleVeteran sportscaster cloned for the Olympics
Like everything else these days, NBC-Universal’s coverage of this year’s Olympic Games will have an AI dimension. On its streaming service, Peacock, the network will offer “Your Daily Olympic Recap,” a ten-minute series of highlights from the previous day’s coverage narrated by an AI-generated version of the voice of Al ...
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ArticleOn releases impact progress report 2023
On has released the 2023 edition of its Impact Progress Report on ESG, laying out 24 external goals, “multiple” internal goals and 12 “foundational goals.” It says three pillars stand on this foundation: social impact (human rights in labor policy), innovation in materials and processes (to reduce environmental effects) and ...
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ArticleDecathlon’s extra-financial FY23
Decathlon has released the 2023 edition of its Declaration of Extra-Financial Performance (DPEF), reviewing its measures regarding ESG (environmental, social and governance). The details sprawl over more than 240 pages. The CEO’s introduction suggests that the salient points are the staff training, “equity,” and “internationalization,” the value chain, and environmental ...
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ArticleAsics’ Gary Raucher: “Our role in society is inspire people to move”
SGI Europe spoke to Gary Raucher, Executive Vice President, Head of Product, Marketing, and Merchandising at Asics, about the brand’s influential role in promoting physical and mental health through sport.
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ArticleNike will aim to recapture mojo with innovation as it lowers FY25 outlook
Nike shares tumbled to their lowest level in 636 days to $82.66 in after-hours trading last evening after the company reported a 2 percent drop in Q4 revenues and flat sales in FY24 ended May 31. Ahead of the group’s earnings announcement, which included a downward revision to its FY25 ...
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ArticleCanopy’s Pack4Good initiative wins over fashion giant Inditex
Inditex has joined Canopy’s Pack4Good campaign. Through the campaign, the partners aim to focus on sustainable alternatives to the deforestation of ancient and endangered forests, including recycled pulp and paper, next-gen solutions and FSC certification. Inditex committed to CanopyStyle a decade ago to stop using ancient and endangered forests for ...
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ArticleTrusTrace launches updated AI-powered forced labor prevention solution
Stockholm-based global SaaS company TrusTrace, which offers a unique product traceability and supply chain compliance platform for the fashion and retail industries, announced the launch of its updated, AI-powered Forced Labor Prevention (FLP) solution that will help brands proactively map supply chains, screen them for risk and efficiently collect evidence ...
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ArticleAI fashion catalog promises to save time and money
A London-headquartered start-up founded in 2022, Truss, is cataloguing the world’s clothes, or at least the share of it produced by fashion houses. As Truss sees things, its product is useful for e-commerce and resale, for fashion brands themselves and for marketplaces, but also for insurers, which require proper appraisals ...
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ArticleGlobal decline of physical movement and how the sporting goods industry can take up this challenge
The global decline in physical activity poses serious health risks, and the sporting goods industry is uniquely positioned to address this challenge through innovative initiatives.
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ArticleDriven by purpose: the social impact of sport
Sport is a powerful force for positive social change, promoting inclusion, teamwork, and mental wellbeing. From grassroots initiatives to global campaigns, leading brands like Nike, Puma, and Adidas are using their platforms to foster community, support equality, and champion important social causes.
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ArticleWhich sports brands are among Time Magazine’s most sustainable companies?
Time Magazine and data intelligence platform Statista have created a list of what they consider the world’s most sustainable companies for 2024. So, how are sports brands, companies and retailers ranked? Several companies qualified for the list, and one brand performed so well in sustainability that it ranked third ...
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ArticleUnrivaled Sports invests in indoor action sports center alongside White
US-based youth sports holding company Unrivaled Sports, founded in March by David Blitzer, Josh Harris and The Chernin Group (TCG), has made a strategic investment in Snöbahn, the operator of indoor action sports centers with two locations in Colorado. In addition, the company announced a strategic investment in its action ...
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ArticleWFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler: “We need to tackle the physical activity crisis by harnessing the power of our industry”
Physical inactivity is on the rise, posing a major threat to public health and the sporting goods industry.
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ArticleDawn of the connected ball
The video assistant referee (VAR) has been a part of professional football in some capacity since at least 2016, with trials going back years before, but it hit the big time at the FIFA World Cup in 2018. Now, six years later, an extended version of it has cost Belgium ...
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ArticleApple seeking cheaper alternative to its VR headset
Apple appears to be directing its efforts away from a second edition of its Vision Pro headset and toward a cheaper version, according to Mac Rumors, which cites reporting by The Information. The Vision Pro’s retail price is $3,499. (The 14-inch MacBook Pro, by comparison, ranges in price from $1,599 ...
