Retail insights from the sporting goods industry – Page 3
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News briefsNew Balance opens in Edinburgh with new store concept
Edinburgh has the first New Balance flagship store featuring the brand’s new retail concept.
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News briefsXXL has returned with a new Swedish store
XXL is back in Sweden’s eighth-largest city after implementing its new business strategy, which includes smaller premises.
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ArticlePSG and Snipes announce partnership
Sneaker and streetwear retailer Snipes will be on the back of PSG’s team kit for three years
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News briefsLenta reports a 61% rise in sporting goods sales in 2024
Russia’s hypermarket chain sees a surge in sporting goods sales.
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ArticleWell-known brand-name products surface on Shein
Major brands face scrutiny as their products appear on Shein, sparking environmental and ethical concerns.
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ArticleLamoda Sport pauses chain expansion amid growth
The Russian sporting goods chain temporarily halts expansion after launching 100 stores in Russia, with plans to reach 300 locations and maintain authenticity in its products.
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News briefsGo Sports opens a store in Baghdad
The new Go Sport store in Iraq is poised to be the premier destination for sports enthusiasts.
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News briefsThe Athlete’s Foot opens new headquarter and flagship store
The Athlete’s Foot recently inaugurated its new corporate headquarters and flagship store location in the heart of Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood.
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News briefsPuma opens largest Southeast Asia flagship in Kuala Lumpur
The German brand has launched its biggest Southeast-Asian flagship in Malaysia, offering immersive in-store experiences and a commitment to community impact.
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News briefsShopify to open up shop on Roblox
A new but familiar way to buy and sell on the metaverse platform.
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News briefsIntersport elects new board members at AGM
Harald Tscherne, Chairman of Intersport Austria, and Pontus Petersson, CEO of Intersport Sweden, were newly appointed to the management board.
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News briefsJD Sports appoints Prama Bhatt to board role
The British sportswear retailer JD Sports appoints Bhatt as a non-executive director, leveraging her expertise in digital retail to strengthen its US business strategy.
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News briefsSport 2000 opens Absolute Teamsport in Dresden
The unofficial opening of the new Absolute Teamsport store at the Heinz Steyr Stadium in Dresden took place on Aug. 29, 2024.
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News briefsIntersport returns to Swedish city after competitor’s bankruptcy
Intersport is opening a new store in Halmstad after closing its unprofitable store in December 2023. It is taking over the premises of Team Sportia, which went bankrupt in February.
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Case StudyDecathlon: The ugly duckling becomes a swan?
There is hardly a company in the sports retail sector that is met with such mixed feelings as the French sporting goods manufacturer Decathlon.
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News briefsJD Sports shuts down large distribution hub in Derby
The company had entered a period of consultation with staff at the hub in July.
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News briefsAbsolute Run opens 13th store, fourth outside Germany
Absolute Run is opening its fourth store in Belgium this September.
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News briefsSwedish fashion and sportswear discount chain sets up first German store
Lager 157 sells SEK 2.4 billion per year in fashion and sportswear through 75 stores and e-commerce.
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News briefsSian Keane joins Gymshark as CPO
The new Chief People Officer joins from Farfetch, where she most recently held the same role.
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ArticleFoot Locker customer prioritizes discretionary spending on footwear
Foot Locker stays on course despite economic challenges, focusing on its loyalty program, expanded brand portfolio, and upcoming mobile app launch.
