All Sporting Goods Intelligence articles in Volume 36, Issue 6+7
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News briefsEurope drives BasicNet revenue growth in 2024
The Italian group, which owns Kappa, Superga, Superga, and more, reported consolidated revenues of €409.2 million in 2024.
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News briefsMacron partners with South Africa's national cricket team
Macron has expanded its presence in the world of international cricket by signing a new technical partnership with Cricket South Africa.
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News briefsKomodo’s new pickleball is green in every sense
Komodo Pickleball says its new Bioball eats away at “pickleball mountain” from two sides.
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News briefsDecathlon Spain selling used goods through a mobile marketplace
Decathlon Spain has become a professional vendor on Wallapop, the Spanish consumer-to-consumer (C2C) marketplace for second-hand goods.
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PDF NewsletterSGI Europe Executive Edition: Vol 36 - 6+7
Can Elliot Hill ‘swoosh’ Nike back to the top and does the company have another Jordan in its portfolio? | Under Armour’s operating income in Q4 slipped by 81% | Intersport Voswinkel’s report of 2024, plans for growth in 2025 | XXL revenues contracted 1.8% in Q4 | Skechers delivers record annual sales in FY24 | Fenix Outdoor suffers 3.3% year-over-year sales drop | Canada Goose delivers higher operating profit, lower sales in Q3 | Columbia reports a 21% gain in operating income FY24 | Brooks Running achieved sales growth of 228% in China 2024 | H&M’s Q4 lifted 3% but many store closures are expected in 2025 | Mizuno posts record sales and 16.5% growth, fueled by soccer and lifestyle footwear | New Wave posts higher sports & leisure profits, sales in Q4 | GoPro reports another loss, cuts costs by 30% | Perfect Moment names Jane Gottschalk as new president | Goldwin’s nine-month operating profit slips | Zalando recruits five key persons, two SVP and one CFO | Melanja Korošec appointed new SVP at KJK Sports | Elan Central Europe gets a new General Manager | Shein says it conducts 2 million product safety tests annually | Peloton Interactive lifts guidance as Q2 loss narrows | After strong fiscal Q3, Deckers Brands raise full-year guidance | Nike scores mixed feedback from NFL Super Bowl ad | Stadium closes another store in its home market
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News briefsOutDoor 2025 trade show paused
OutDoor 2025 has been paused by Messe München (MMG) and the European Outdoor Group (EOG).
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News briefsStrava unveils global winners of its inaugural Metro for Academic Researchers Program
Teaser: The ten projects, revolving around the use of Strava Metro, have been chosen across Europe, North America and Asia/Oceania.
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News briefsNike unveils the new Swoosh TC distance-running network
Swoosh TC will initially consist of clubs in Utah, Oregon and Arizona.
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News briefsIntersport opens new store in Sweden
Intersport Sweden is expanding with a new store in Lund, a medium-size city in the southernmost part of the country, near Malmö and Copenhagen.
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News briefsYonex nine-month operating income rises
The Japanese group Yonex has reported a 39 percent increase in operating income to ¥11,391 million (€72.5m) for the nine months ended Dec. 31.
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ArticleFenix Outdoor suffers 3.3% year-over-year sales drop
Fenix Outdoor International AG, despite some winter merchandise shortages and some credit problems with North and South American customers, reported an operating profit of €2.4 million against €0.4 million for the period ended Dec. 31.
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News briefsRebranding of eVent’s sustainable laminates for 2026
eVent Fabrics unveils a fresh identity for its plant-based laminates, stormST and windstormST, emphasizing sustainable performance in all weather.
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News briefsPadel gets official recognition from the International University Sports Federation (FISU)
The sport of padel, which has been experiencing rapid growth across continents, will be further integrated into the international university sports movement.
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News briefsThe Roland-Garros stadium will host its first running event
“Run Set & Match” is organized by the French Tennis Federation and RnK.
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News briefsAsics EMEA appoints new head of Marketing, Merchandising and Product
Andreas Moll, Asics’ former Category Director of Running, takes over the role from Gary Raucher.
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News briefsQuiksilver, Billabong, Volcom stores shuttering in US and Canada
Liberated Brands, North American licensee for surf and skate brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the state of Delaware on Jan. 2–3, according to SGB Media. Liberated had been handling these accounts since 2023. The brands themselves live on.
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News briefsYue Yuen offers FY profit guidance, warns on potential tax impact
Yue Yuen’s manufacturing group saw growth in gross and operating profit due to increased capacity utilisation and product efficiency.
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News briefsQuiksilver’s founder has died
The founder of Quiksilver, Alan Green, died of cancer on Jan. 14, we have learned from Surfer magazine and others. He was 77.
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News briefsAsics backs the 25th Summer Deaflympics as Total Support Member
The upcoming Deaflympics, whose first edition dates back to 1924, will see elite athletes who are deaf compete in 21 sports.
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News briefsThe 15th Absolute Run store opens in Bruges
The 15th Absolute Run store opened in Bruges, Belgium. SPORT 2000 continues the internationalization of the specialist format. In 2025, several more stores will open up.
