All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 35, Issue 46-47
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News briefsShein’s European entity enjoys 68 percent sales boost for FY23
Net income amounted to €99.5 million, up 117.2 percent from the €45.8 million of FY22.
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News briefsBjörn Borg grew 44% in Germany in Q3
Björn Borg’s net sales rose by 8.8% in Q3 2024, and the two categories Footwear and Sports Apparel saw year-on-year growth of 29 and 25%, respectively.
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News briefsJ.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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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 35 - 46+47
Fueled by technical apparel segment, Amer Sports reports strong Q3 | Saucony eyes easier sales comparisons, expanded US distribution in 2025 | Analysis: The latest inventory levels in the sporting goods industry, Q2 2024 | Asics’ momentum continues, moving HQ in 2028 | Under Armour’s turnaround strategy taking shape | On Holding’s Q3 results impacted by currency effects | Fila Holdings delivers 1 percent operating profit gain in Q3 | Mizuno H1 operating profit up 20 percent, maintains FY outlook | GoPro’s ‘challenging year’ continues in Q3 | Canada Goose results impacted by weak DTC comps | Allbirds lowers operating loss as turnaround moves forward | New Wave expects ‘a few more challenging quarters’ as sports & leisure Q3 sales flatline | Acushnet sales up in Q3, but profit dips | Topgolf Callaway Brands drops FY guidance, confirms Topgolf strategy | Golden Goose’s sales rise by 12% at constant exchange rates | Perfect Moment reviewing its European distribution strategy | Yue Yuen posts strong manufacturing but weak retail results | Yonex lifts FY outlook after strong H1 | Alpargatas turns Q3 profit as international, Rothy’s improve strongly | Thule buys market leading niche company for €310 million | XXL to conduct an underwritten rights issue to secure €60 million | UN resolution acknowledges sport as an enabler of sustainable development | Guillaume Meyzenq to be Salomon’s new President and CEO
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Short stops
Short Stops Week 47
BRANDS +++ Gilbert has renewed its partnership deal with France Rugby, which has been in place since 1994, as the official ball supplier, Sport Guide has reported +++ Puma has announced a new agreement with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team as the team’s official sportswear, athleisure and technical ...
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News briefsWorld’s biggest indoor pickleball club coming to Arizona
According to Scottsdale.com, the club will cover 11 acres and offer at least 50 indoor and outdoor courts
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ArticleUN resolution acknowledges sport as an enabler of sustainable development
The UN General Assembly unanimously ratified the resolution.
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News briefsFrasers Group to name Sir Jon Thompson as its new Chair, according to reports
Frasers Group is the parent company of British retailer Sports Direct.
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News briefsChampion Europe names Maurizio Donadi as Creative Director
Donadi has four decades of experience in the fashion industry working with leading brands.
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ArticleDecathlon to expand heavily in Germany – 60 new store openings by 2027
60 new store openings and €100 million invested in new locations and modernizations. Decathlon Germany’s expansion plans until 2027 are, to say the least, massive.
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News briefsVuori has landed in Europe
After opening 70 stores in the US and e-commerce operations in Asia and Mexico, the retailer is expanding in Europe with a first flagship in London.
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News briefsExecutives from On and Golden Goose have reportedly met
Sources close to Golden Goose within an Italian daily newspaper deny plans for the brand’s takeover.
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News briefsXponential Fitness, Inc. appoints new member to its Board of Directors
Xponential’s newest board member has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality and franchising.
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News briefsWTA Saudi Final watched by few in person
According to The Athletic, the match in the controversial tournament played on Nov. 3, a Sunday, filled about 400 of the arena’s 5,000 seats.
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News briefsStudy confirms importance of climate action to safeguard Winter Olympics
The number of potential future host locations for the Olympic Winter Games will depend on whether the world experiences a low, mid or high GHG emissions scenario, explains the study.
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ArticleFueled by technical apparel segment, Amer Sports reports strong Q3
The parent company of Salomon, Armada, Atomic and many more brands reports strong growth, led by its premium outdoor and ski brands, and outlines strategic leadership changes and future plans.
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ArticleGuillaume Meyzenq to be Salomon’s new President and CEO
An experienced executive and company veteran is taking charge at Salomon.
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News briefsKMD Brands issues Q1 update
The company said its final H1 results will depend on the upcoming Black Friday and Christmas shopping periods.
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C-Suite InterviewMargit 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.
