All articles by Mattias Björklund – Page 8
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News briefsUmbro in new design collab
Together with the Japanese label Children of the Discordance, the English sportswear company flirts with the 1990s.
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News briefsAllbirds appoints new member to its Board of Directors
Ravi Thanawala, Chief Financial Officer of Papa John’s International, will join the company in September.
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News briefsShoes lifted Björn Borg in Q2
The sports fashion brand delivered an even stronger second quarter than Q1, with sales increasing 30%.
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C-Suite InterviewHestra goes against the grain, never better in a competitive industry
The Swedish glove manufacturer is doing better than ever. An interview with CEO Anton Magnusson.
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ArticleNew Q2 record for New Wave Sports, investment in US market launched
Swedish brand New Wave Sports made a total net sales of SEK 2.397.9 million (€208.2m) in Q2 and is looking for more acquisitions in the sports segment.
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News briefsPuma names Johan Kuhlo as Managing Director GCC
Kuhlo will oversee the major markets UAE and Saudi Arabia, as well as Qatar, Kuwait and Oman.
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News briefsSpeedo won the medal league in the Olympic pools
Over 50 percent of the Olympic medalist in Paris 2024 wore Speedos swimsuits and trunks.
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News briefsAvoli is announcing the completion of a $2.1 million seed round
The volleyball shoe brand, which officially launched last year, has secured new funding from a number of investors.
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News briefsAsics takes action in Cambodian factory incident
A recent accusation from an international human rights organization has highlighted potential violations of workers’ rights to unionize at a footwear factory in Cambodia. The factory in question is utilized by the Japanese sportswear company Asics.
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News briefsNew Era´s acquisition of ’47 complete
New Era Cap, LLC, announced today, August 8, the completion of its acquisition of ’47, the privately held sports lifestyle brand.
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News briefsJapans biggest fitness chain is expanding rapidly
Rizap Group is expanding its gym chain Chocozap to China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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News briefsAdidas veteran headhunted to Under Armour
After Under Armours acquisition of the brand Unless Collective Eric Liedtke will join Under Armour as Executive Vice President of Brand Strategy.
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News briefsFirst look of Foot Locker´s new EMEA distribution center
There is quite a lot going on for Foot Locker outside their home market in the US. One year ago the company appointed a new GMO for EMEA. Foot Locker has published the first images of the company´s new European distribution center in Haps, the Netherlands. This new distribution center ...
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ArticleSweden's largest chain of running stores reports record Q2
Löplabbet increased its turnover by 31% in the first half of 2024. SGI Europe spoke to COO Stellan Kinell.
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ArticlePuma leaps up 2.1% in sales Q2
Puma recorded a strong Q2 with slight sales growth. One highlight was the Americas region, with sales rising 9.0% (currency-adjusted) to €887.5 million.
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ArticleZalando's Q2 result powered by sports
Zalando shows improved profitability in the second quarter of 2024.
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News briefsChanges in Amazon Black Friday deadline for sellers
Sellers need to send their Black Friday products to Amazon one week earlier than in 2023.
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News briefsExecutive board member leaves Adidas after 27 years
Martin Shankland has informed Adidas AG’s Supervisory Board of his intention to step down from the Executive Board and leave the company after 27 years with the brand.
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News briefsAuthentic signs licensing partners for Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group has announced that it has signed three foundational licensing partners for Ted Baker in the US and Canada.
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News briefsAlo Yoga opens new flagship store in London
The US activewear brand continues its global expansion by opening a second London flagship store.
