All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 35, Issue 35+36+37
View all stories from this issue.
-
Infographics & DataDecathlon’s status and evolution in 2024
Decathlon, the world’s largest sports retailer and the third most popular sports brand globally, has undergone a remarkable evolution. With a bold rebrand, strategic digital innovations, and key partnerships in global sports events, the company is redefining its place in the sports industry and shaping the future of retail.
-
ArticleGymshark has a new part-owner
Five-time Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead returns to Gymshark, both as an influencer and a part-owner.
-
PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 35+36+37
Under Armour revises FY outlook | Topgolf Callaway intends to split up the company | Foot Locker to close or relocate stores due to declining results in Q2 | Foot Locker customer prioritizes discretionary spending on footwear | Hummel outfits new big team and sets German record | Intersport Sweden gets new owners | Premiere for XXL’s new concept as chain opens new department store | Norway’s largest sports retail chains recorded a 3.8% decline in sales in Q2 | Puma has a new Senior Vice President Group Sourcing | New Head of Wholesale Central Europe for Ecco | New features for Google Chrome | Desport returns Decathlon goods to Russian store shelves | Lululemon drops FY outlook on more ‘cautious consumer landscape’ | Macron enters another new national sponsorship agreement | Two Shein suppliers used child labor in 2023 | Anta Sports reports flat H1 operating profit despite 14% sales growth | Xtep Intl. moving forward with three-prong strategy in China | Decathlon invests €100m to expand presence in India | Globe eyes stronger sales outside Australia in FY25 | Fresh relaunch of Elho and its Freestyle collection
-
News briefsFusalp has as a new CEO
Replacing Alexandre Fauvet, fashion business veteran Pascal Conte-Jodra brings more than 20 years of experience to the French skiwear brand.
-
News briefsBlackRock has regained 5 percent of the shares in Moncler
The Manhattan-based asset management company boosts Moncler holdings to over 5%, as the luxury brand reports 11% revenue growth in the first half of 2024.
-
News briefsMacron takes it cool in new sponsorship
The Italian brand is now entering the world of curling at world level with its latest sponsorship deal.
-
-
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.
-
News briefsATP-WTA merger could be finalized in 2025
A potential merger has been discussed for years.
-
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.
-
News briefsFoot Locker finds a place in the sun
The retailer is moving out of New York and to the south.
-
-
News briefsAbsolute Run opens 13th store, fourth outside Germany
Absolute Run is opening its fourth store in Belgium this September.
-
News briefsAdidas cleats to glitter for the playoffs
Adidas will soon release a limited edition of its baseball shoe Adizero Impact+ together with Swarovski.
-
News briefsCarhartt hires new VP with extensive footwear experience at Adidas, Hoka, New Balance
Is the classic workwear brand about to focus more on developing shoes from now on?
-
News briefsNew Head of Wholesale Central Europe for Ecco
Marc Martin is Ecco’s new Head of Wholesale for the DACH region and the Netherlands.
-
News briefsReebok in pink partnership
Reebok has a collaboration with Mattel’s Barbie brand that has resulted in three different limited edition sneakers to be released in September.
-
ArticleUnder Armour revises FY outlook
Due to these expected actions, the Baltimore-based group has revised its FY25 outlook.
-
News briefsPacsun in collaboration with superstar
US fashion retailer Pacsun has announced the launch of an exclusive merchandise collection for Paris Hilton, coinciding with the release of her new pop album, Infinite Icon.
-
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.
