News Briefs – Page 73
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News briefsFormer Puma MD for India & Southeast Asia to buy India’s largest athletic footwear manufacturer
Source: Puma Abhishek Ganguly India Retailing has reported that Agilitas Sports, co-founded by former Puma India & South East Asia Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly, will acquire Mochiko Shoes for an undisclosed amount. Agilitas Sports is a platform for sportswear and athleisure solutions, while Mochiko is India’s largest ...
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News briefsTrans skater Baker’s own Nike signature shoe
Source: Nike Non-binary skate pro Leo Baker The new Nike SB React Leo is a nod to iconic shoes from the Nike vaults and Leo Baker’s favorite skate staples. The result, according to Nike, is a genderless, minimalist mid-top skateboarding shoe that combines modern technology, personalized details ...
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News briefsLululemon unveils Casual collection for fall
Traditionally known for its activewear, Canadian brand Lululemon has unveiled a new casual collection that aims to “solve the unmet needs in your everyday wardrobe and elevate the essentials.” The new Fall 2023 Casual collection features classic basics that provide comfort and confidence and features several new items not previously ...
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News briefsSkechers football boots now available
Source: Skechers Skechers SKX_01 In recent weeks, fans around the world have watched Harry Kane on the pitch, scoring multiple goals for his new club Bayern Munich while wearing Skechers football boots. Now Skechers has launched the boots, for which Kane is an ambassador, in stores in ...
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News briefsAdidas presents fashion-forward LFSTLR collection
Source: Adidas Supporting the growing Blokecore fashion trend, Adidas has unveiled its new LFSTLR jersey collection featuring the third jerseys of the 23/24 season from some of its leading clubs, reinterpreted as fashion-forward lifestyle streetwear. LFSTLR, the “most wearable soccer jersey,” blurs the lines between soccer performance ...
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News briefsZalando launches Stories
Source: Zalando Storys on mobile In close collaboration with Highsnobiety, Zalando has introduced “Stories” on its platform. Curated editorial content is seamlessly linked to the shopping experience in visual formats, such as short videos, and is intended to serve as a new source of inspiration for customers. ...
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News briefsNike shareholders reject human rights proposals
At Nike’s annual meeting on Sept. 12, shareholders rejected proposals calling for more detailed reporting on employee pay by race and gender and better tracking of forced labor and wage theft risks in the company’s supply chain. The wage gap proposal came from Arjuna Capital and was supported by proxy ...
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News briefsColourWear taps Unify Brand Partnerships for UK distribution
ColourWear has teamed up with UK distribution company Unify Brand Partnerships to expand its presence in the UK active and outdoor market. The lifestyle brand is the shared passion of three board and freeski enthusiasts from Gothenburg, Sweden, who in 2010 said, “Enough with the grey!” Fredrik Abrahmson, Thor Kruse ...
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News briefsFanatics hires new Commerce CEO
Source: Fanatics Andrew Low Ah Kee, new CEO of Fanatics Commerce Digital sports platform Fanatics has announced the appointment of Andrew Low Ah Kee as Chief Executive Officer of its largest business unit, Fanatics Commerce. Low Ah Kee most recently served as President at Opendoor, an e-commerce ...
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News briefsMore sports features on the new Apple Watch
Apple will be releasing its Apple Watch Series 9 in stores on Sept. 22. From the sports perspective, the most salient novelties are the new double-tap gesture (to come in a software update in October), a faster and more capable Siri and the new features of the operating system. ...
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News briefsAvatars to get digital sunglasses from Sunglass Hut
Source: Sunglass Hut EssilorLuxottica’s Sunglass Hut and avatar platform Ready Player Me are offering digital sunglasses that users can outfit their avatars with, a unique initiative that combines virtual worlds and physical retail. Starting Sept. 14, customers can pick up free sunglasses for their avatars at select ...
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News briefsElan introduces new Primetime ski collection
Slovenian ski company Elan has launched a new ski series called Primetime. According to Elan, the collection is designed to reignite the excitement of skiing on the slopes. It consists of eight ski models, including four men’s and four women’s skis, that combine a fresh and youthful design philosophy with ...
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News briefsHan Sohee becomes Fila’s global brand ambassador
South Korean actress and model Han Sohee, who gained notoriety for her roles in television series such as The World of the Married and Nevertheless and is known not only in Korea but also abroad for her unique style and renowned filmography with box office records, is the new face ...
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News briefsPogo celebrates 40 years
The longest-serving snowboard company in Europe, Pogo, is turning 40 this year. To this day, all boards are handmade in the manufactory in Löwenstein in southern Germany. On Saturday, Sept. 16, Pogo will open its doors at noon for an open house event, including the board production, the affiliated snowboard ...
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News briefsEuroSIMA is reportedly planning a new event in France
EuroSIMA, the European surf industry association, is planning the launch of a new trade show in Seignosse, in southwestern France, in collaboration with event organizer WSN and the Icon agency, Fashion Network has reported. The project was validated in July by the EuroSIMA board and is now under consideration by ...
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News briefsPuma launches special collection with Instituto Neymar Jr.
Source: Puma Puma has introduced a special collection in collaboration with the Instituto Neymar Jr., a community center founded by Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. that supports underserved youth in his old neighborhood of Praia Grande, near Santos. Puma worked with children from the institute to create ...
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News briefsSpeedo UK and Folk launch outdoor swim capsule
Source: Pentland Speedo UK has teamed up with independent British fashion label Folk to launch a limited-edition outdoor swim collection. With more consumers preferring outdoor swimming in lakes, rivers and oceans, the collection gives swimmers more outerwear options to brave cold waters and warm up after a ...
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News briefsReebok partners with American football star Justin Fields
Source: Reebok Justin Fields Reebok and 24-year-old Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields have announced a long-term partnership. With this move, Reebok aims to reclaim its position in team sports for the long term. Part of that strategy will include expanding its athlete roster, increasing its presence in ...
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News briefsCatalonian chain expands
Wala has opened a seventh store, according to both TradeSport and CMDsport. It is a 2,200-sqm operation with a staff of 40 located in Sant Pere de Ribes, Catalonia. The retail chain does all of its business in this one Spanish autonomous community and covers mountain and snow sports, cycling, ...
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News briefsUK fashion sector launches Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN)
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), the British Fashion Council (BFC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have announced the launch of the Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN). This new partnership will bring together industry, innovators, investors, academia and broader stakeholders “to accelerate the UK to a leading Circular ...
