News Briefs – Page 129
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News briefsKoi Golf launches its first apparel collection
Koi Golf, a new U.K.-based company, is introducing its first golf apparel collection. The initial launch includes a men’s line that comprises polos, T-shirts and a range of golf accessories, including caps, hats, socks and towels. A women’s range and wider men’s range are to follow in 2023, GolfBusinessNews has ...
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News briefsEllesse launches skiwear capsule with Michael Kors
Ellesse has teamed up with Michael Kors (MK) to launch a capsule collection for winter skiwear. The collection, launched globally on Nov. 29, features an exclusive logo that blends the brands’ logos together. It includes pullovers, jackets, puffer vests, track pants, leggings, gloves and ribbed beanies in Ellesse’s signature ...
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News briefsSupply chain challenges: is nearshoring the solution?
One of the panel discussions presented by NOW Partners at ISPO Munich addressed the ubiquitous issue of supply chain resilience and the potential solution to be found in nearshoring. Recent years have shown that the “just in time” concept that used to be the holy grail of streamlined business efficiency ...
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News briefsFESI renews president, elects board
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) held its general assembly at an unusual location, this year’s ISPO Munich, to mark the show’s post-lockdown reopening. At the meeting, FESI reappointed president Neil Narriman for a new three-year term and elected a new board, with representatives from five brands ...
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News briefsCCM and Supreme produce a hockey jersey
CCM Hockey, the Montreal designer, manufacturer, and marketer of hockey equipment, has collaborated with the New York fashion brand Supreme to produce a streetwear-style jersey. Made of polyester with tackle twill appliqué, the All Stars Hockey Jersey is manufactured in Canada, comes in light and dark colorways, and made its ...
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News briefsAdidas partners with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has announced the signing in Doha of a new partnership contract with Adidas. From March 2023 and until 2026, the German sportswear brand will be the exclusive supplier of all training and match clothes for the Saudi national football teams. SAFF currently has an ...
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The return of Fumarel’s physical stores
Spanish firm Fumarel, which specializes in technical sportswear, will open a physical store in Madrid’s Moraleja Green shopping mall on Nov. 30. Fumarel ceased activity in 2008. In 2017, Pedro Domecq, the son of the company’s founder, relaunched it online. The new 170-sqm shop in Madrid will be the company’s ...
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News briefsArket launches second-hand service
Arket, the sustainable Swedish retailer owned by H&M, has debuted its first resale service called Rearket. The pilot project (according to Arket) covers only the retailer’s own collections, from home furnishings and accessories to clothing for men, women and children. All products will be sold on commission and presented as ...
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News briefsPangaia chooses Evo bio-based yarn by Fulgar for new activewear
For the launch of its new Activewear 3.0 collection, materials science brand Pangaia has chosen an Evo bio-based yarn by Fulgar, reflecting its mission to find innovative materials that promote biodiversity, eliminate petrochemical products, and support a positive future for the climate. “The activewear sector generally uses materials with entirely ...
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News briefsHavaianas expands its flip flop ReCycle program in Asia
Havaianas has pledged to collect 10 percent of the total sold flip flops sold in its APAC locations by 2030, according to Inside Retail Asia Edition. Following on from its successful ReCycle initiative in Australia, launched in October 2021, Havaianas Asia Pacific is extending the initiative across APAC locations. In-store ...
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News briefsNew joint IOC-WHO program to promote physical activity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a new joint program to strengthen the role of sport in contributing to reducing physical inactivity and fostering active lives. According to a recent report by the WHO, 81 percent of adolescents and 27.5 percent of adults ...
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News briefsKettler wants to turn exercise equipment into home accessories
With the “HOI by Kettler” Frame Bikes, the German brand Kettler is introducing the first models of a new, design-oriented line of cardio trainers. The equipment embodies the idea of integrating fitness equipment into our living spaces as stylish home accessories. At launch, the HOI Frame Bikes will appear in ...
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News briefsAvient introduces technology to track fiber origin in polyester and polyamide textiles
Avient Corp. has announced the launch of a new fiber tracer technology called Cesa, designed to help producers and brand owners confirm the source of fiber, verifying the information provided on labels. The Cesa tracer concentrates contain special taggants incorporated into fibers during the spin-dyeing process and are customized to ...
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News briefsIn memory of Marko Grilc: Burton’s Gril Master
Source: Burton One year after the tragic accidental death of Marko “Grilo” Grilc, Burton will offer a limited number of Gril Master snowboards. Even shortly before his passing, “Grilo” had been working with Burton to develop the board. The idea was to create a snowboard that combines ...
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News briefsManchester United commences process to explore capitalization
According to an announcement on the club’s website, Manchester United (ManU) has retained the Raine Group to explore strategic alternatives, including new investments, a sale of the club or other transactions to capitalize on opportunities both on the pitch and commercially. The club (which is 98 percent owned by the ...
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News briefsOn collaborates with Art Basel Miami Beach
On is collaborating with Art Basel Miami Beach in a new initiative, Walks of Life. The project aims to bring running and art closer to as many people as possible, as well as promote On’s Cloudaway model and the addition of two new colorways and a limited Smokey Quartz version, ...
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News briefsFormer Yeezy team members publish open letter to Adidas in Rolling Stone Magazine
In an open letter to the Adidas management, published in the music magazine Rolling Stone, former Yeezy team members accuse Adidas of having been “huge enablers” of a Yeezy brand owner Kayne West’s “problematic behavior.” The letter and employee interviews repeatedly mention West showing pornography in meetings, making sexual references ...
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News briefsSport 2000 Austria recertified as Sport Leading Company, retailers honored with Victor awards
For the third time in a row, Sport 2000 Austria has been certified as a “Sport Leading Company,” one of the awards given by Sport Leading Certification, a company that is part of Austrian PP Sport Management GmbH, in cooperation with an institute for sports economics. Sport Leading Certification is ...
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News briefsMUOV launches new crowdfunding campaign
MUOV, a London-based indoor cycling brand, has announced a new crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The campaign, which opened to pre-registered users on Nov. 16, will go public on Nov. 28. The new funds are meant to contribute to marketing and fulfilling pre-orders in the U.K. and overseas. MUOV launched the ...
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News briefsNike and Fanatics sign licensing deal with the Tokyo Giants
Nike and Fanatics have inked a new agreement with the Yomiuri Giants, also known as Tokyo Giants, Japan’s most successful baseball team. The financial terms were not unveiled, nor was the duration of the agreement. As part of the deal, Nike will become the team’s official uniform supplier, while Fanatics ...
