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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.
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.
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.
Nemo: How customer centric design philosophy for meaningful action works
In an exclusive interview, NEMO Equipment shares how their customer-centric design philosophy fuels eco-conscious innovation in outdoor gear.
Arena CEO Peter Graschi: “I am sure that swimming is becoming more and more popular”
We spoke to Peter Graschi about the importance of major sporting events, what this means for the marketing, his predictions for the future of swimming and his plans for sustainability.
New Wave Group CEO on the company’s US plans and the desire to acquire more sports brands
New Wave Group, proprietor of Craft and Tenson, has started teamwear sales in the US. An interview with CEO Torsten Jansson.
How Kevin Ross wants to increase Under Armour’s influence in Europe
Under Armour’s Senior Vice President and EMEA Managing Director talks about regional adaptions and the role of sportswear.
Matt Maddox is new president of Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group has appointed former Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox as president of the company.
Accell Group has a new CEO
A new CEO, from Sweden, is replacing Tjeerd Jegen at Accell Group on April 1.
Burton hires two new female executives to drive growth
Vermont-based and legendary snowboard company Burton has added two new members to their management.
Columbia’s Chief Digital Information Officer leaves the company
After less than four years, the key person has decided to move on.
Sports Impact appoints new Chief Marketing Officer
Experienced sports industry executive to drive strategic initiatives for agency specialized in golf.
Deltatre appoints new Head of Sports for the Americas
Broadcast and streaming company Deltatre has appointed Charlie Mitchell as Head of Sports for the Americas, reinforcing its commitment to the U.S. sports market.
Salomon continues with Trail legend
Salomon has renewed its relationship with ultra marathon legend Courtney Dauwalter.
Addias has signed with a 33-year-old tennis pro
It’s never too late to get a sponsorship deal. That shows Adidas’ latest tennis signing just before the start of the Australian Open.
On signs rising track star
Ditaji Kambundji has joined the Swiss sportswear brand On.
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.
Former Nordica president Franco Vaccari has passed away
Franco Vaccari, a former shareholder of the Tecnica Group, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2023, at 83, according to Tecnica Group information. Vaccari was one of the most important entrepreneurs in the history of the so-called Sportsystem district of Montebelluna in the Northern Italian Treviso province.
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