All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 35, Issue 32+33+34 – Page 4
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Adidas veteran headhunted to Under Armour
After Under Armours acquisition of the brand Unless Collective Eric Liedtke will join Under Armour as Executive Vice President of Brand Strategy.
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Allbirds reduces Q2 operating loss, moves forward with international plans
Allbirds improved its year-over-year Q2 operating loss by 32 percent.
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First look of Foot Locker´s new EMEA distribution center
There is quite a lot going on for Foot Locker outside their home market in the US. One year ago the company appointed a new GMO for EMEA. Foot Locker has published the first images of the company´s new European distribution center in Haps, the Netherlands. This new distribution center ...
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Article
GoPro plans cost cuts to achieve profitability by 2025
Despite a challenging H1, the action cam company aims for profitability in 2025 through cost reductions and diversification. Q2 saw a 23% revenue decline but growth in subscriptions.
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Golf balls and the US drive Acushnet in Q2
For the Titleist and FootJoy parent, net income declined by 4.3 percent to $71.4 million from $74.7 million, but gross margin improved by 90 basis points.
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Sweden's largest chain of running stores reports record Q2
Löplabbet increased its turnover by 31% in the first half of 2024. SGI Europe spoke to COO Stellan Kinell.
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Puma leaps up 2.1% in sales Q2
Puma recorded a strong Q2 with slight sales growth. One highlight was the Americas region, with sales rising 9.0% (currency-adjusted) to €887.5 million.
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VF Corp. optimistic that EMEA will spearhead Vans’ turnaround
Based on the latest results, the group firmly believes that its flagging Vans segment will recover.
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C-Suite Interview
Head: Fashion is playing an increasingly important role in tennis and skiing
An interview with Roman Stepek, the chief of Head’s apparel business.
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Global footwear production fell 6% in 2023
Nearly nine out of every ten pairs were made in Asia, while large disparities in consumption persist between emerging economies and developed regions.
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Superdry partners with Reliance Retail to launch athleisure line in India
The strategic move follows the formation of a joint venture in October.
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Quiksilver and Boardriders veteran Greg Healy is stepping down
Damian Campbell is taking over as interim President for Liberated APAC, replacing Healy, who is stepping down after nearly 30 years.
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Zalando's Q2 result powered by sports
Zalando shows improved profitability in the second quarter of 2024.
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Changes in Amazon Black Friday deadline for sellers
Sellers need to send their Black Friday products to Amazon one week earlier than in 2023.
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ISPO Munich 2024: For the sports industry that loves every contact
Unlock the power of meaningful connections at ISPO Munich 2024. Exhibit in December in Munich.
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Descente Q1 operating profit slips on higher costs
Higher brand sales and favorable currency impacts led to a 1.2% revenue rise to 27,482m Japanese Yen in Q1, despite a drop in operating income.
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Executive board member leaves Adidas after 27 years
Martin Shankland has informed Adidas AG’s Supervisory Board of his intention to step down from the Executive Board and leave the company after 27 years with the brand.
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Authentic signs licensing partners for Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group has announced that it has signed three foundational licensing partners for Ted Baker in the US and Canada.
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Alo Yoga opens new flagship store in London
The US activewear brand continues its global expansion by opening a second London flagship store.
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Upcoming leadership change at Bogner
CEO Gerrit Schneider will leave the German company at the end of the year. The company is looking for “strong partners” to continue investing in growth.