JD Sports set to make first move into the Netherlands
British retailer JD Sports Fashion is set to make its first move into the Netherlands after opening talks to take on a handful of properties there, two sources familiar with the matter...
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Puma ends sailing sponsorship as profit crumbles
Germany's Puma is to stop sponsoring sailing, including teams in the Americas Cup and the Volvo Ocean races, as part of efforts to focus on sports and products that bring in the most money.
Puma spotlights performance
Puma is making sports performance the heart of its new marketing campaign. Under the name The Nature of Performance and developed in collaboration with Droga5, the initiative showcases...
Adidas Snowboarding goes premium
The sports equipment maker's new board sports line, part of its Originals sportswear group, is a move to repeat the success of Adidas Skateboarding. The strategy is clearly to go after...
The surf industry looking to make a break-through at Mode City in Paris
Surf brands are preparing to show at Mode City in Paris to reinforce the image of surf in the European swimwear market. Rip Curl, Billabong, Quiksilver and Oxbow are already confirmed as...
Amer Sports passes 2 billion euro sales mark
The Finnish sports group reported a 5% increase in net sales for 2012 and passed the 2 billion euro mark in turnover, all while remaining profitable.
Nike opens board sports store in Beijing
The American sportswear brand prepares the field for its action sports products in China with the opening of a 110-square-meter store in a shopping center in the capital.
Under Armour fourth-quarter profit beats Wall Street view
Athletic apparel and footwear maker Under Armour Inc reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit for the ninth time in a row as its water-resistant apparel and additions to its...
Electric’s new strategy flows through Europe
After entering the PPR group along with Volcom, the American surf and ski brand has announced a rethink of image and of strategy to be implemented in Europe as a start.
Nike puts pressure on Adidas with patents
According to publication Die Welt, Nike registered 77% of all patents made by the five biggest sportswear brands between 2000 and 2010. Adidas registered 15%.
Li Ning looking to raise 180 million euros
The Chinese sporting giant has announced plans to raise funds in order to put into place a transformation plan aimed at feeding sustainable development.
Irish looking for new kit as Puma exits rugby in Europe
Germany's Puma has decided to stop sponsoring rugby in Europe, leaving the Irish Rugby Union team looking for a new kit provider on Thursday.
New Balance enters the tennis world
New Balance has taken its first steps to becoming a multi-sports brand by signing an endorsement deal with young Canadian tennis star Milos Roanic.
K-Swiss to be acquired by S. Korea's E-Land World for $170 million
U.S. footwear maker K-Swiss Inc said it has agreed to be acquired by South Korean retailer E-Land World Ltd for $4.75 per share in cash in a deal valued at about $170 million.
Columbia Sportswear estimates lower 4th quarter revenue
Columbia Sportswear Co said fourth-quarter sales were likely to be below its previous expectations due to low retail traffic and a mild winter in North America, sending its shares down 9...
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