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It's people's business and we cover it. Find here the latest updates about personnel changes and read interviews with influential movers and shakers from the sports business.
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Worldly explained, part 2: Supply chain knowledge is key
Worldly’s Chief Growth Officer explains the impact of the new political situation on sustainability efforts.
Worldly explained: The Higg Index, Cascale and measuring environmental impact on a product base
Worldly’s new Product Impact Calculator offers brands a way to accurately measure product-level Scope 3 emissions with primary supplier data, a step beyond spend-based tools and a key asset for sustainability reporting.
ASMAS CEO Peter Bruggmann: "The private, independent sports shops are a key feature of the Swiss market"
Like many others, the Swiss market for sports has had trouble sustaining growth since the pandemic. SGI Europe has gotten hold of Peter Bruggmann, CEO of ASMAS, the Swiss sports retail association, to obtain details on how the Swiss market developed in full-year 2024.
Josee Larocque, Elevate Outdoor Collective: “Be proud and optimistic about that future!”
Josee Larocque has taken over the reins at Elevate Outdoor Collective in turbulent times - but is firmly convinced that the winter and outdoor sports market will recover.
CEO Richard Collier: Db has grown up
In fifteen years, Db has grown from a start up that wanted to make cool but practical ski products into a premium luggage company. We talked to CEO Richard Collier.
Irina Andorfer, Sport 2000 Austria: "As a retailer, I have to earn my USP"
Irina Andorfer talks about the transformation of Sport 2000 Austria and explains why listening and understanding are not enough for her first 100 days as CEO of Sport 2000 Austria.
WFSGI CEO Emma Zwiebler: “We are focused on unlocking the potential in the industry”
Emma Zwiebler reflects on her first year as CEO of WFSGI.
Rossignol Group appoints Adam Ketcheson as Chief Commercial Officer
Ketcheson’s appointment is effective June 2, 2025.
Nike keeps changing management, Amy Montagne new President
Four people are involved as Nike continues to make strategic changes to its Senior Leadership Team, and one loyal servant is set to retire.
Two official candidates for the presidency of the French Olympic Committee
Amélie Oudéa-Castéra and Didier Séminet are the two candidates for the post.
Mizuno USA has a new Associate Marketing Manager
Mizuno USA promoted Will Cutler to associate marketing manager of its running division on May 1.
New Category Management Leader at Intersport Germany
Sascha Groß, a former Adidas executive, will lead a key division for Intersport Deutschland, signaling a push for a stronger product strategy.
Adidas steals GM of basketball from Puma
Max Staiger will fill the role left vacant by Eric Wise, who stepped down from his position in February.
Skechers in new basketball partnership
University of Southern California forward Kiki Iriafen is the latest addition to Skechers’ expanding roster.
PSG’s Hakimi to join Under Armour
Achraf Hakimi joins Under Armour’s expanding list of talented young football athletes across EMEA.
Skechers signs its first Italian player
Harry Kane, Anthony Elanga, and others are joined by AS Roma’s Niccolò Pisilli on the roster.
Quiksilver’s founder has died
The founder of Quiksilver, Alan Green, died of cancer on Jan. 14, we have learned from Surfer magazine and others. He was 77.
Luanvi founder among the dead in Valencia
Vicente Tarancón, CEO of Luanvi, was among the victims of the 29 October floods in Valencia.
One of Nike’s ‘unsung heroes’ has passed away
Douglas Houser, whom Phil Knight calls ‘an unsung hero’ of Nike, dies at 89.
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