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JD Sports warns profit will be at lower end of range after ‘volatile’ October
The retailer warns of lower profits as October sales slip amid discounting and consumer caution, but expansion plans fuel long-term growth hopes.
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J.Lindeberg hires experienced MD for Central Europe
With experience from Nike, TNF and Spyder, J.Lindebergs sets hope that new MD Felix Burman will lead the way in Central Europe.
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Margit Gosau, Sport 2000: There’s a modest resurgence of the traditional sports retailer
What is the current state of the sports retail sector, and what are retailers’ expectations for the year 2025? Margit Gosau, provides her point of view.
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SGI Europe founder publishes book about sport industry dynamics
A new book by Eugenio Di Maria is designed to be a reference for decision-makers to help navigate the global sporting goods and outdoor market.
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IRX: New Europe-wide B2B running expo in Amsterdam
A new running expo aims to bring together the B2B running community in Amsterdam in November 2025.
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Short Stops Week 46
RETAIL +++ The Spanish retailer Sprinter has struck a deal to begin selling Fanatics merchandise online, according to Diffusion Sport +++ i-Run, a French retailer specializing in running apparel and shoes, is reportedly planning to open a new 250sqm. store in Lille, near the Lille Europe railway station, according to ...
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SGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 44+45
Adidas Q3: Ready to deliver revenue growth of 10% | Puma maintains FY24 outlook as Q3 sales rise in all regions | VF Corp.’s turnaround continues to take shape | Hoka continues to shine and makes Deckers raise guidance in better-than-expected Q2 | Garmin posts double-digit sales gains in all segments | Columbia Sportswear reports margin improvement despite sales decline in Q3 | Skechers sees rebound in India, stumbles in China in Q3 | Crocs cautious on FY sales outlook as Heydude recovery drags on, China growth slows | Fenix Outdoor reports mixed Results in Q3 | Vulcabras’ profit rises 35 percent in Q3 | Zalando reports solid growth in B2C and B2B in Q3 | XXL sees some recover in Sweden, reports another loss | Gildan sales outside North America increase by 20% in Q3 | Moncler nine-month sales rise by 6 percent | Topsports’ H1 revenues, profit tumble | Peloton beats Q1 guidance, hires new president and CEO | Leki and Hestra announce gear partnership | New partnership promotes transparency in tracing plastics recycling | Russian sporting goods market growth slows down
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Nike has appointed a new Chief Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer
The appointment comes only two weeks after Elliott Hill took over from John Donahoe as Nike CEO.
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Wolverine Worldwide appoints new Active Group leader
Industry veteran Susie Kuhn has been appointed to lead Merrell, Saucony and Chaco brands, effective Oct. 28.
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Craft’s CEO: ‘In five years we will double our turnover to €350 million’
Swedish Craft has really good momentum. The company, which 25 years ago was best known for its blue and black underwear, now has a turnover of SEK 2 billion (€175m) and is a recognized brand in running, cross-country skiing and cycling. With CEO Stefan Persson at the helm, the goals are set high: in five years, turnover is expected to double.