All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 16+17
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 16+17
Intersport Int’l appoints new CEO | Anta Sports buys Jack Wolfskin from Topgolf Callaway | Adidas Q1 2025 results better than expected, sales up 13% | Frasers Group to open 100 new stores in New Zealand and Australia | Capri to sell Versace to Prada | Trump tariffs – reactions from around the sporting goods industry | Macron’s turnover in 2024 rose by 13.7% | JD Sports maintains FY25 guidance, details FY26 outlook | FIBO celebrates 40th anniversary with +150k visitors | Head to aquire classic diving brand | Shred and Catrade in distribution partnership | Ironman aims to increase female participation in triathlons | Ciele Athletics appoints first CEO | Shein, Temu to raise prices | Rip Curl’s third flagship store in Spain has opened | Nearshoring of a low-price product – Arena’s swimming goggle case
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News briefsFIFA partners with ANOCA to create 50 pitches in Africa
The new football pitches will be located at Olympafrica Centers, which promote sport and Olympic values among young Africans.
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News briefsThe Athlete’s Foot promotes Matt Lafone to global CEO
Lafone is an industry veteran and his appointment has immediate effect.
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News briefsGroupe Sport 2000 rebrands itself Céraclès Coopérative
The French cooperative is also launching a major strategic plan involving new store openings.
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ArticleHead to aquire classic diving brand
Head is about to acquire Aqualung Group and create a market leader in the watersports market.
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ArticleShein, Temu to raise prices
New tariffs and the end of “de minimis” could spell the end of Shein and Temu’s business model in the US.
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ArticleShred and Catrade in distribution partnership
Shred partners with Swiss distributor Catrade to develop its presence in the Swiss market for eyewear and protection.
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News briefsHoka opens its first store in Vietnam
The store is located in the center of Ho Chi Minh City and is a partnership with distributor CBS.
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News briefsSaucony exceeds 40% retail growth in China in Q1
MS Sports Company Limited reports retail trends for its core Xtep and Saucony brands.
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News briefsFabletics sued for its VIP Program
A group of US customers feels misled by the Fabletics VIP membership program and has filed a lawsuit against the company.
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Ironman aims to increase female participation in triathlons
Ironman has released new survey results that highlight areas of opportunity for the sport of triathlon.
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Carbitex and Blumaka partner on new carbon-plated insole
The new insole is designed to defend against turf toe.
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Cycling to be third-biggest sport by participants and titles at LA28
The assessment is based on the official program for LA28, which the IOC unveiled on April 9.
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ArticleInternational Golf & Health Congress highlights wide-reaching benefits of golf
Research presented at the congress shows physical and mental benefits of the sport for people of all ages.
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News briefsRevelyst announces a leadership transition plan
The co-founder duo is succeeded by longtime golf industry professional Jeff Foster, who will become the new President.
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News briefsJordan Brand unveils the Air Rev golf shoe
The new Air Rev debuts a movable Air Zoom unit that pairs with an interchangeable Formula23 foam insert.
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News briefsXTEP launches Global Run Campaign
XTEP invites running enthusiasts to become XRC brand ambassadors.
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News briefsDouble-digit growth in Q1 for 361 Degrees
The Chinese brand’s in-store sales of core branded products improved 10 percent to 15 percent in the first quarter of 2025.
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News briefsEaster break at SGI Europe
We at SGI Europe will be back for more reporting after the Easter holidays.
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News briefsNopinz partners with Cycling Time Trials
The UK brand specializing in aerodynamic cycling apparel will provide champions jerseys, caps and prizes, and will also work with the CTT on cross-promotional initiatives.
