Product – Page 99

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    Confirming previous reports, Quechua, the outdoor brand of Décathlon, announced...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Confirming previous reports, Quechua, the outdoor brand of Décathlon, announced the launch of what it describes as “the first mountainproof smartphone” specifically designed for hikers, hoping to replicate the success of its quick-opening “two-seconds” tent. Company officials declined to share their sales projections, but revealed that Décathlon has already sold ...

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    Norrøna has invested strongly in its newly updated web platform....

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Norrøna has invested strongly in its newly updated web platform. The company's new website is suited for all digital platforms, which means an optimized user experience - on the desktop computer, tablet and mobile phone. The new solution is based on new technology and represents a future-oriented digital platform for ...

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    Under Armour has become an approved supplier of Foremost Golf,...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Under Armour has become an approved supplier of Foremost Golf, following strong sell-through of its men's apparel in its affiliated golf stores in the U.K.

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    Quiksilver has struck a licensing deal with Li & Fung...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Quiksilver has struck a licensing deal with Li & Fung to develop, manufacture and market lines of children's wear under the Quiksilver and DC brand names for distribution in the Americas, starting with the autumn 2014 season

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    Puma is co-branding a line of sneakers for the North...

    2013-12-09T00:00:00Z

    Puma is co-branding a line of sneakers for the North American market with Solange Knowles, the American singer, songwriter and fashion model

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    Shimano has introduced a new totally integrated group set for...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Shimano has introduced a new totally integrated group set for electrical bikes that goes into operation when the rider is pedaling and cuts off when a speed of 25 km/h is reached. It is the second generation of STEPS, an acronym for the Shimano Total Electric Power System, which was ...

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    Babolat has launched a special new synthetic tennis string, called...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Babolat has launched a special new synthetic tennis string, called Babolat Origin, that combines power and comfort. Using an organically sourced polyamide integrated in a monofilament construction, called Pure Combo, it is said to provide an unmatched level of elasticity and flexibility for a monofilament string. It will be available ...

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    Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his first line of underwear, called...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his first line of underwear, called CR7 by Cristiano Ronaldo. It is the first solo venture of this kind for the famous Portuguese football player. Made by a Danish company, JBS, it is being offered through a dedicated website to selected retailers and end customers.

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    Brunotti Sportswear is introducing a line of men's boxer shorts...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Brunotti Sportswear is introducing a line of men's boxer shorts and other underwear. The Dutch producer of surf-inspired apparel says it's a logical step because of its existing knowledge in swimwear. The company has hired an account manager for body fashion, Gheza Busnik, who worked in the sector with brands ...

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    Skullcandy intends to bring “disruptive innovation” to the market for...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Skullcandy intends to bring “disruptive innovation” to the market for headphones below the $100 level. The American producer of creative audio accessories inspired by action sports will also be more closely associated with professional sports. It will launch a campaign featuring Thiago Silva, captain of the Brazilian football team, and ...

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    Hermès, the French luxury goods company, has started to sell...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Hermès, the French luxury goods company, has started to sell a very expensive collection of ski clothing and accessories made in France. Many of the products are manufactured in a French factory that has been making Hermès swimwear since last year. Some of the clothing is made in waterproof leather. ...

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    Ralph Lauren has presented a range of uniforms that are...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Ralph Lauren has presented a range of uniforms that are completely made in the USA for the members of the U.S. Winter Olympic team in Sochi, to be worn during the opening and closing ceremonies and at the Olympic Village. The fashion company has contracted 40 U.S. manufacturers to make ...

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    Confirming an article in SportEco, TSL says it is going to...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Confirming an article in SportEco, TSL says it is going to launch a highly innovative Nordic walking pole at the 2014 OutDoor show, but doesn't want to give away any details. The French snowshoe specialist already markets a line of rather technical Nordic walking poles, with sales stablizing at around 20,000 ...

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    Nike Golf is putting out the lightest version of its...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    Nike Golf is putting out the lightest version of its ergonomic golf bag, the Nike Sport Lite, which weighs less than 1.8 kilos

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    ON and Alex Thilo Brunner, designer of the Swiss brand...

    2013-11-16T00:00:00Z

    ON and Alex Thilo Brunner, designer of the Swiss brand of running shoes, have won the 2013 Swiss Design Prize in the Market Product category

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    Babolat has introduced a new range of four racquets, called...

    2013-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Babolat has introduced a new range of four racquets, called Pure Strike, that will be available at retail internationally in December. They have been specifically designed for “first strikers” who have an attack-based game and take the ball early. They offer reactivity and precision thanks to a hybrid square and ...

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    Asics has presented a new natural running shoe, the Gel-Super...

    2013-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Asics has presented a new natural running shoe, the Gel-Super J33, that is specifically designed for overpronators. Supported by a slogan, “Mix up your running,” the shoe will be available at selected speciality stores from next spring. The Japanese company has also announced a simplification of its offer, establishing four ...

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    Nike unveiled the second generation of its FuelBand activity tracker...

    2013-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Nike unveiled the second generation of its FuelBand activity tracker and fitness monitor at an event held in New York City earlier this month. The new Nike+ FuelBand SE provides more information and motivation than its predecessor to keep users moving. It does not allow “cheating” to rig the user's ...

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    Just one day after Nike's presentation of its new FuelBand...

    2013-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Just one day after Nike's presentation of its new FuelBand SE in New York City, Adidas chose the GigaOm's Mobilize conference in San Francisco to present its Android-based MiCoach Smart Run. This rather bulky, yet multi-functional wrist-top device is said to be the most advanced intuitive running watch in the ...

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    Puma has launched a new running application for the iPhone...

    2013-10-28T00:00:00Z

    Puma has launched a new running application for the iPhone that analyzes the effect of external conditions on the user's running performance, for example the fact that the time of day affects the results. Called Pumatrac, the new app doesn't require input of much data as it mainly uses its ...