More about brands – Page 13
-
News briefsLacoste launches first line of women’s underwear
French brand Lacoste has introduced its first line of women’s underwear at the intersection of fashion and sport. The brand launched its first underwear for men back in 1966. The new women’s line comprises four capsules in four styles, dubbed Heritage, Branding, Essential, and Signature. All the 50 pieces in ...
-
News briefsNew Balance files lawsuit against Golden Goose over “dad shoes”
New Balance has filed a lawsuit against luxury Italian label Golden Goose, claiming that the brand copied New Balance’s signature Dad sneakers, notably its Model 990 line. The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 18 in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. According to the complaint, Golden Goose’s ...
-
News briefsWilson celebrates 45th anniversary of US Open partnership
Source: Wilson Wilson Advisory Staff Member, Marta Kostyuk, in the Midtown Tennis Dress Wilson Sporting Goods announced its program around the US Open, which includes exclusive product showcases, athlete appearances, local giveaways and more. “One of Wilson’s most iconic official ball partnerships is with the US Open,” ...
-
News briefsMyWhoosh to replace Zwift as host platform of UCI Esports World Championships
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced that the virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh will be the exclusive platform and organizer of the UCI Cycling Esports World Championships in 2024, 2025 and 2026. The partnership includes qualifying rounds and a final to be held on-site in Abu Dhabi, where MyWhoosh is ...
-
Infographics & DataFIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in numbers
How many goals? How many fouls? How many sponsors? How much revenue? Our latest infographic has all the numbers from the FIFA Women’s World Cup ’23
-
News briefsSkechers Partners launches Visual Artist Series with first artist collab
Source: Skechers Skechers x Jen Stark To kick off its new Visual Artist Series, Skechers has teamed up with Los Angeles-based artist, muralist and designer Jen Stark to reinterpret some of its most popular styles. Through 2024, the series will spotlight the different designs of various artists ...
-
News briefsNew Balance signs its first female basketball athlete
New Balance has signed its first female basketball player. The 4xAll-American, WBCA Defensive Player of the Year and FIBA 3X3 World Cup MVP, Cameron Brink has signed with the brand, with New Balance saying, “Cameron’s ability to dominate on the court, give back to the sport, and inspire female athletes ...
-
News briefsSkechers launches football range with Harry Kane as new brand ambassador
Captain of the England national football team Harry Kane, who recently signed to FC Bayern Munich, has entered a long-term partnership with Skechers that extends beyond the pitch. Kane will be at the forefront of the brand’s first football boots, launching in the UK and Europe in September, and will ...
-
News briefsHeydude has new content creator partner
Casual footwear brand Heydude has announced a partnership with content creators Dude Perfect. In what is a long-term partnership, the American sports and comedy group Dude Perfect will work in lockstep with Heydude on upcoming brand campaigns and creating bespoke content for the brand. The five members of Dude Perfect ...
-
News briefsSaucony and Polygiene partner on latest product range
Following on from the launch of the partnership in March 2023, Saucony has unveiled more Polygiene-treated products in its July Spring Summer Collection. Source: Polygiene Polygiene’s StayFresh antibacterial technology inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, so garments need less washing, customers save water and energy, and products ...
-
News briefsLe Coq Sportif and Paris 2024 unveil apparel range
French brand Le Coq Sportif and Paris 2024 have unveiled the Essentiel apparel collection, the first in a series of ranges that celebrate the 2024 Olympics. Two more ranges, dubbed Graphique and Sport, are set for launch by the end of the year. The garments in the new Essentiel Paris ...
-
News briefsDecathlon UK launches affordable Back to Sport Pack
Decathlon UK has launched a Back to Sport Pack that costs under £25 (€29), to allow all kids to participate in sports. The kit, available in-store and online for ages 4–15, comprises shorts, a t-shirt, trainers and a backpack. Data from the sporting goods retailer has revealed that 63 percent ...
-
News briefsLatest Puma limited edition inspired by tourist destination
Puma has partnered with Sport 2000’s content platform Sneaker Force to bring out the first collection dedicated to a tourist region: The Black Forest region of Germany. The idea of a limited edition was initiated jointly by Sport 2000 and the tourism marketing agency Saint Elmo’s Tourism and its client ...
-
News briefsMizuno’s new running shoe features eco-friendly details
Japanese brand Mizuno is launching the new black edition of its sustainable Wave Neo collection. The Wave Neo running shoes use environmentally friendly materials such as recycled polyester and plant-derived materials. The new black color model also features Dope Dyed knit upper materials that use less water, reducing environmental impact ...
-
News briefsLatest 3D-printed performance shoe unveiled
Asics has once again partnered with 3D printing company LuxCreo to launch the second generation of its Actibreeze Hybrid Sandal. The performance sandal is designed for runners during rest and recovery periods and is the third footwear product from the successful partnership between LuxCreo and Asics. The ...
-
News briefsIndia’s leading fitness brand signs Bollywood superstar
Source: PRNewsfoto/Cult.fit Cult.fit onboards actor Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador Cult.fit, India’s leading health and fitness brand founded in 2016 by Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori, announced Indian actor-superstar Ranveer Singh as its new brand ambassador, taking on the role of Cult.fit’s “Motivator in Chief.” The association ...
-
News briefsAsics agrees on five-year extension with Cricket Australia
Asics has renewed its deal as the official apparel partner of Cricket Australia until 2028. The Japanese sportswear firm will continue to supply performance apparel and footwear to the Australian men’s and women’s teams. The partnership has been in place since 2011.
-
News briefsUnder Armour announces extensive yarn sourcing deal
Under Armour has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hemp Black, a subsidiary of Australian biotech firm Ecofibre, which will see Hemp Black provide specialty yarn to the sportswear brand for use in its performance apparel. The agreement, covering an initial three-year period, will also allow Hemp Black to invest ...
-
ArticleResearchers develop prototype stretchable lithium-ion battery for textiles
Researchers at the University of Houston (UH) have developed a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery prototype. The idea for stretchable batteries originally occurred to Haleh Ardebili, professor of mechanical engineering at UH, several years ago. A science fiction fan, he imagined smart, interactive and powered clothes. “It seemed a natural ...
-
News briefsSnoop Dogg launches first shoe collaboration with Skechers
Source: Skechers US rapper and actor Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, has entered into a collaboration with Skechers. The first styles of the Skechers x Snoop Dogg collection dropped on Aug. 1. “The excellent team at Skechers took my ideas and my flavor, and ...
