News Briefs – Page 7
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News briefsDecathlon Spain suffers indirect cyberattack
On May 27, according to Europa Press, Ciclogreen, the company behind an eponymous mobile app through which corporate employees can “earn rewards for recording their sustainable commutes to work by participating in fun challenges,” endured a cyberattack. One of Ciclogreen’s clients is Decathlon Spain, some of whose employee email addresses ...
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News briefsAdidas’ stripe lawsuit against Nike all but nullified
According to Reuters and others, a second appeal in Adidas’ lawsuit against Nike, first filed in 2022, has gone in favor of Nike. This lifts most of the prohibition, set by a regional court in Düsseldorf, on Nike’s use of two or three stripes on five models of pants in ...
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News briefsSports Direct to introduce membership program with new omnichannel app
Sports Direct is set to launch a new membership program next month, featuring an “enhanced” omnichannel app, as part of its strategy to deepen customer engagement and enhance digital capabilities across its 500 UK stores. David Clark, Chief Customer Officer at Sports Direct’s parent company, Frasers Group, announced the initiative ...
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News briefsAdidas reveals Real Madrid's new home kit for the 2024/25 Season
Adidas has launched the latest Real Madrid CF home kit for the 2024/25 season, featuring a refined and minimalist white design that pays homage to the club’s storied history. The jersey introduces a unique houndstooth pattern, subtly woven with the initials “RM,” blending tradition with modern 3D engineering techniques to ...
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News briefsNike implements job cuts at European headquarters
Nike is, according to Bloomberg, implementing layoffs across its European headquarters as part of a global strategy to reduce operational costs by $2 billion. The job cuts, impacting roughly 2 percent of its workforce worldwide, have already seen around 750 employees dismissed from its Beaverton, Oregon headquarters. The reduction extends ...
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News briefsPadel Galis founder invests in Auro System
Francisco Pérez Galisteo, founder and CEO of Padel Galis, has bought a majority stake in Auro System, according to the International Padel Cluster (CIP). Auro produces an attachment for pádel and tennis racquets that both helps corrects a player’s grip and dampens the racquet’s vibration. Padel Galis is a maker ...
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News briefsSportsshoes.com announces 11% increase in sales, 663,000 new customers in last 12 months
SportsShoes.com has achieved an 11 percent year-on-year increase in turnover to £90m (€105.6 million) and acquired 663,000 new customers in 12 months. The retailer also secured 749,000 orders from repeat customers during the same period. SportsShoes.com offers more than 17,000 products from 150 running and outdoor brands, including Nike, Adidas ...
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News briefsCornilleau has a new general manager
Cornilleau, the France-based table tennis company, has announced the appointment of Hélène Lupette as general manager, effective May 2. She will run the business alongside Michel Zany, the company’s president for the past 21 years. Lupette joined Cornilleau ten years ago as purchasing manager and then served as operations director, ...
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News briefsAdidas reopens its large Champs-Elysées store in Paris
Adidas has relocated and reopened its Champs-Elysées store in Paris. The store moved a few meters up the iconic road and is now next to the Georges V metro station. It is an extra-large, three-storey boutique with a sales area of 2,820 square meters. The first floor is devoted ...
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News briefsNike kits to be worn in almost 65% of all Euro 2024 games
We’re just a few weeks from the Uefa European Championship, the football tournament boasting 5.2 billion viewers. With those numbers, brand exposure is highly competitive. One of the best ways to show your brand in front of the whole world is to be a kit supplier. The brand who ...
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News briefsNew UK brand SUDU launches inaugural running collection
SUDU, a new sportswear brand headquartered in Manchester, UK, is launching its first running collection. The new “Run” range, designed for runners of all abilities, comprises 16 apparel and footwear pieces. The SRM 01 is SUDU’s first running shoe, featuring a responsive spring foam + midsole and a collar that ...
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News briefsVictor Duran is the new CEO of North Sails Apparel
Victor Duran is the new CEO of Italian brand North Sails Apparel, part of the North Sails Group. The appointment was only announced recently, although Duran took office in February. He replaces Marisa Selfa, who left North Sails in December and is now CEO Ocean Born Lifestyle & Tailored by ...
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News briefsSalomon opens flagship store on Champs-Élysées
Salomon has opened up the doors to its new flagship store in Paris. On the famous Champs-Élysées, the brand has opened a 295 square meter store. This is the first mountain sports lifestyle store on the famous shopping street. The store features footwear, apparel and gear for running, hiking and ...
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News briefsPuma becomes official partner of Hyrox
Puma has elevated its involvement in the world of competitive fitness by announcing a global partnership with Hyrox, the series known as the “world series of fitness racing.” This deal establishes Puma as the official apparel and footwear sponsor for all Hyrox events from 2024 through 2027. Puma’s association with ...
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News briefsSir Jon Thompson joins Frasers Group board to bolster corporate governance
Frasers Group has bolstered its board by appointing Sir Jon Thompson, a distinguished former chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council, as a non-executive director. The appointment is aimed at enhancing the company’s execution of its ambitious long-term growth strategy, particularly as it continues to implement its Elevation Strategy. Sir ...
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News briefsPhysical stores maintain relevance amid e-commerce surge, study finds
A recent study by Forrester highlights a significant projected growth in global e-commerce, expecting online sales to reach $6.8 trillion by 2028, capturing 24 percent of worldwide retail. Despite this surge, $21.9 trillion of the anticipated $28.7 trillion in total retail sales will still occur offline, underscoring the undiminished importance ...
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News briefsTennis-Point finds new owner
According to SGI USA, Fromuth Racquet Sports, a Pennsylvania-based racquet sports wholesaler and retailer, has reached an agreement to acquire e-tailer Tennis-Point on undisclosed terms to expand into the tennis e-commerce space. Tennis-Point will initially operate as an independent company and will retain the same name and contact details. All ...
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News briefsLimited edition 1000 Mile Boot by Wolverine and Rawlings
Source: Wolverine Wolverine and Rawlings launch the “Grand Slam” limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot Wolverine, the 141-year-old boot and clothing company, and Rawlings, manufacturer of premium Major League Baseball equipment, have released a limited-edition 1000 Mile Boot, inspired by America’s favorite pastime and called the Grand Slam Boot. ...
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News briefsAfydad’s Retail Commission has a new head
The Spanish Sports Association, Afydad, has selected Magda Espuga to head its Retail Commission, according to Diffusion Sport. She is replacing José Juan Fernández. Espuga is a specialist in the domain, having founded the Kiss Retail consultancy in Barcelona some 20 years ago. She is also a partner at Netmentora ...
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News briefsOn releases Federer’s updated tennis sneaker
On has unveiled the second version of Roger Federer’s tennis sneaker, the On Roger 2, designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional tennis. This latest model emphasizes durability, featuring an abrasion-resistant and lightweight mesh upper with lateral TPU clips for added support. The toe cap is reinforced with rubber ...
