(IN BRIEF) Zalando has entered into a five-year strategic partnership with the German Football Association (DFB), becoming a main partner of the Men’s, Women’s, and Youth national teams until 2030. The collaboration, unveiled at the World Nuclear Exhibition 2025, will … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Berlin, Germany, Marketing, News, Retail, Sports
Tagged 1990 World Cup kit, and Culture in Germany, Berlin, DFB, digital culture, fan experience, fashion, fashion and sport, football partnership, German Football Association, German football culture, German national teams, Germany, Holger Blask, James Rothwell, lifestyle destination, Men’s national team, sponsorship, sports marketing, Women’s national team, Youth team, Zalando, Zalando and DFB Unite to Celebrate the Fusion of Football, Zalando Plus, Zalando Strengthens Sports and Lifestyle Presence Through Long-Term Collaboration with DFB
The Benelux and DACH regions have seen a surge in sporting retail deals over the past 2–3 years, driven by post-pandemic shifts in fitness and outdoor activity. Private equity firms and global strategics are actively acquiring or restructuring brands across … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Belgium, Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged A.S. Adventure, ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, Accell Group, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, Anta Sports, appointment, ASICs, Austria, Basic-Fit, Belgium, Benelux, Bergfreunde, Bever, Bike24, Business Growth, Callaway Brands, Cannondale, Chain Reaction Cycles, Community Engagement, consolidation, cross-border acquisitions, customer experience, cycling, DACH, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, DECATHLON, digital transformation, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, e-bikes, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, fitness boom, Fitness Boom Spurs Restructuring and M&A Surge in Benelux and German Sports Retail Landscape, franchise network, Frasers Group, Germany, health and wellness, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, Investor Activity Accelerates in Benelux and DACH Sporting Retail as Consumer Fitness Trends Reshape the Market, IPO, Jack Wolfskin, JD Sports, KKR, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, McKinley, mergers and acquisitions, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche brands, niche market leaders, Nordics, omnichannel, On Holding, outdoor retail, PAI Partners, pandemic, Perry Sport, Pon Holdings, post-pandemic trends, private equity, Private Equity and Global Buyers Reshape Sporting Retail in Netherlands and Beyond, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, retail restructuring, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Rise Point–Run2Day Deal Joins Broader Consolidation in Northern European Sporting Goods Sector, Robbert Cornelissen, Roger Federer, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running gear, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Schwinn, Sergio van Luijk, Signa Sports United, SPAC, sporting goods, Sporting Retail Consolidates Across Benelux and DACH as Investors Target Growth in Niche and Outdoor Brands, Sports Industry, sports retail, SportScheck, store network, strategic investment, Switzerland, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom, Wiggle, Yonderland
Rise Point Capital acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new ownership and leadership phase. Robbert Cornelissen was appointed CEO and co-shareholder, succeeding founder Ewout Braggaar. Run2Day operates 16 stores nationwide and maintains a strong community presence through events like … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged ABN AMRO Retailer of the Year, acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, Business Growth, Community Engagement, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalisation, digitalization, Dutch running market, E-Commerce, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, IMARC Group, independent sponsor, investment, Investment firm bets on the running boom as Run2Day gears up for growth, KVK 58778233, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Netherlands running gear market, Netherlands sportswear market, niche market leaders, Nordics, private equity, Private equity firm backs Run2Day to accelerate digital and community growth, retail, retail expansion, retail innovation, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Rise Point Capital steps into Dutch running market with Run2Day acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day enters new era under CEO Robbert Cornelissen after Rise Point Capital deal, Run2Day growth, Run2Day Webshop BV, running community, running market, running retailer, Running retailer Run2Day joins Rise Point Capital portfolio amid rising sportswear demand, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, Sports Industry, sports retail, store network, TCS Amsterdam Marathon, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital has acquired Dutch running retailer Run2Day, marking a new chapter for the nearly 30-year-old brand. The company, which operates 16 stores across the Netherlands through a mix of owned and franchised locations, will now be … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged acquisition, active running community, Amsterdam Marathon, appointment, Benelux, customer experience, DACH region, Dam tot Damloop, deal-by-deal, digitalization, Dutch running market, Ewout Braggaar, franchise network, independent sponsor, leadership, leadership transition, Leusden, mid-market investment, Netherlands, Nordics, retail expansion, Rise Point Capital, Rise Point Capital acquisition, Robbert Cornelissen, Run2Day, Run2Day growth, running community, running market, running specialty retailer, Sergio van Luijk, sports retail, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €150 million loan to the Istituto per il Credito Sportivo e Culturale (ICSC) to finance new and upgraded public sports and cultural infrastructure across Italy. The funding will support projects … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Antonella Baldino, community investment, cultural infrastructure, cycle paths, EIB, EIB Backs ICSC with New €150 Million Financing to Drive Urban Regeneration and Social Inclusion Across Italy, energy efficiency, European Investment Bank, financing agreement, Gelsomina Vigliotti, Green mobility, ICSC, Istituto per il Credito Sportivo e Culturale, Italy, Jean-Christophe Laloux, public amenities, regional development, social inclusion, southern Italy, sports infrastructure, SROI, sustainable development, sustainable infrastructure, urban regeneration
(IN BRIEF) Atos has successfully managed technology services for the World Para Swimming Championships Singapore 2025 and the World Para Athletics Championships New Delhi 2025, ensuring flawless operations across two large-scale international events. The company’s advanced digital solutions, including on-venue … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), France, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sports, Technology
Tagged accessibility, adaptive sports, AI-powered digital transformation, Asia sports events, Atos, Atos Powers Two Major Para Sports Events with Cutting-Edge Technology Across Asia, digital innovation, global sports partnerships, Inclusion, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, live broadcast integration, major events, Nacho Moros, OCBC Aquatic Centre, OVR, Para Sports, Paralympic Movement, results systems, Singapore Disability Sports Council, sporting technology, World Para Athletics Championships New Delhi 2025, World Para Swimming Championships Singapore 2025
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group, through its Danish subsidiary STARK Denmark, has expanded its partnership with the Danish Football Association to include both the women’s and men’s national football teams. The move builds on a collaboration that began in 2018 with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Society, Sports
Tagged Britta Korre Stenholt, Community Engagement, Corporate Social Responsibility, Danish Football Association, Danish national teams, DBU, Denmark, football sponsorship, gender equality, inclusion in sport, men’s football, sponsorship, sports partnership, STARK Denmark, STARK Denmark strengthens ties with Danish Football Association by supporting both women’s and men’s teams, Stark group, STARK Group broadens DBU partnership to champion equality across Denmark’s national football teams, STARK Group expands national football partnership to promote inclusion and community engagement in sport, STARK Group expands partnership with Danish Football Association to support both women’s and men’s national teams, women’s football
(IN BRIEF) The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter have launched the RAPID-IBD study to speed up diagnosis of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, conditions that affect 1 in 100 people in the UK. … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Catherine Winsor, Crohn's disease, Crohn’s & Colitis UK, early diagnosis, EX postcode, Exeter City FC, gut health, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, Jack Fitzwater, Know Your Sh*t campaign, Know Your Sh*t Campaign Backs Exeter-Led Study to Improve Early Detection of IBD in Young People, New Exeter Research Aims to Transform Diagnosis and Treatment Pathways for Crohn’s and Colitis, NIHR, patient volunteers, RAPID-IBD, RAPID-IBD Research Project Invites Volunteers to Speed Up Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, stool test, Tariq Ahmad, Ulcerative colitis, University of Exeter
(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has unveiled its Sports Physiology and Exercise Training (SPET) service, giving athletes from all levels access to advanced physiological testing and expertise normally reserved for elite performers. The programme is led by world-leading specialists … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Jones, athletic performance, carbohydrate fuelling, Cutting-Edge Sports Science Service from University of Exeter Helps Athletes Optimise Training and Recovery, cycling physiology, Eliud Kipchoge, endurance sport, injury prevention, New Exeter SPET Programme Brings Elite Performance Science to Amateur and Professional Athletes, nutrition strategies, performance testing, recovery, running, SPET, Sports Physiology and Exercise Training, Sports Science, Tim Podlogar, training optimisation, triathlon, University of Exeter, University of Exeter Launches Sports Physiology Service to Help Athletes Train Smarter and Perform Better
(IN BRIEF) Valencia CF has appointed SGS as the independent partner in charge of supervising quality, safety, and compliance for the Nou Mestalla stadium construction. SGS will oversee the entire process, from monitoring building standards to enforcing health and safety … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain, Sports, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged compliance, construction oversight, Europe, football stadium, independent partner, infrastructure, Nou Mestalla, Nou Mestalla Stadium Project Gains Independent Quality and Safety Expertise from SGS, quality and safety, SGS, SGS Partners with Valencia CF to Deliver a Modern Stadium for Fans and the City of Valencia, Spain, sports and entertainment venue, stadium development, Valencia CF, Valencia CF Selects SGS to Ensure Quality and Safety in Nou Mestalla Stadium Construction
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will officially become a technology partner of the German Ski Association (DSV) in September 2025, marking the start of a strategic collaboration to enhance performance in international winter sports. The partnership will concentrate on advanced materials development, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged alpine skiing, Biathlon, coatings, Cross-Country Skiing, DSV, German Ski Association, innovation partnership, Karlheinz Waibel, materials analysis, materials development, motion technology, PFAS free coatings, Schaeffler, Schaeffler and German Ski Association launch technology partnership to boost elite winter sports performance, Schaeffler develops innovative PFAS-free coatings and materials with DSV to advance sustainable performance in ski sports, Ski Jumping, surface modification, sustainability, Tim Hosenfeldt, tribology, Uwe Wagner, winter sports
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has become the Official Digital Twin Sponsor of the FIA and joined its Global Partnership Programme. Expanding FIA’s use of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the collaboration enables digital design and aerodynamic optimization of Formula 1 through Formula … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Sports, Technology
Tagged CAD, Cedrik Neike, CFD, Craig Edmondson, Designcenter NX, Digital Twin, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, FIA, FIA Global Partnership Programme, Formula 1, Formula 4, INNOVATION, motorsport, partnership, performance, safety, safety and sustainability in racing, Siemens, Siemens joins FIA Global Partnership Programme to drive performance, Siemens partners with FIA as Official Digital Twin Sponsor to advance sustainable race car design, Siemens Xcelerator, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has entered a long-term partnership with UEFA and UC3, becoming an official partner of UEFA Women’s Football until 2030 and a licensee of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025–2027 seasons. The agreement covers major women’s competitions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged Ahmed Essam, Champions Travel eSIM, fan connectivity, Guy-Laurent Epstein, Nadine Kessler, partnership, sports partnership, UC3, UEFA, UEFA Champions League, UEFA welcomes Vodafone as official Women’s Football partner and Champions League licensee with fan-focused eSIM innovation, UEFA Women’s Champions League, UEFA Women’s EURO 2029, UEFA Women’s Football, UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO 2027, UEFA Women’s Nations League, UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship, UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship, vodafone, Vodafone signs multi-year deal with UEFA covering Women’s Football and Champions League fan connectivity, Vodafone sponsorships, women’s football sponsorship
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has been named Official Sponsor of the 2025 NFL International Games, strengthening its partnership with the league to drive global football expansion. The games will be hosted in Brazil, Ireland, the U.K., Germany, and Spain. Building on … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged 2025 NFL International Games, Accenture, AI, analytics, Berlin, business transformation, Community Impact, Dublin, Fan Engagement, football growth, global scouting, International Player Pathway, IPP, John Chleborad, London, Madrid, market intelligence, National Football League, NFL, Noel Winn, partnership, São Paulo, sports expansion, Tracie Rodburg
(IN BRIEF) Professor Chrissie Thirlwell, Head of the University of Bristol Medical School and Medical Oncologist, will compete in the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim on 24 August, marking the final leg of her 20-year “crossing continents” swimming series. The 6.5km race … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Science, Sports, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Alcatraz duathlon, Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim, Bristol Medical School, Chrissie Thirlwell, endurance sports, English Channel, fundraising, health and wellbeing, Kirsty Widdowson, leadership, Marfan Trust, medical oncologist, open-water swimming, Strait of Gibraltar, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Webuild proudly supports AC Milan’s July 31 friendly against Perth Glory at HBF Park—echoing last year’s 56,000‑strong turnout at Optus Stadium—and reinforces its dedication to sport through the “ ” Olympic athlete campaign. As Australia accounts for 16 percent of Webuild’s backlog, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged AC Milan, Alice Bellandi, Angela Carini, Antonella Palmisano, Arena Națională, Australian hydropower, Brisbane 2032 Olympics, Caterina Banti, Clough, HBF Park, North East Link, Olympic stadium tender, Optus Stadium, partnership, Perth Glory, San Siro, Stadio Olimpico, sustainable stadiums, Webuild, Western Sydney International Airport metro, Youth and Sport, Zaynab Dosso
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is providing 32 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles to support the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the longest and most demanding edition in the race’s history. From 26 July to 3 August, 154 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Czech Republic, France, Industrial, Marketing, Sports, Technology
Tagged A.S.O., Châtel, cycling sponsorship, electrified fleet, Elroq Respectline, Enyaq, Gravel World Championships, green jersey, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, L’Etape Czech Republic, Marion Rousse, Martin Jahn, Mountain Bike World Championships, Paris–Roubaix, plug-in hybrid, Prima Cup, Road Classics, ŠKODA AUTO, ŠKODA Design, sustainable mobility, Tour de France Femmes avec ZWIFT, UCI, vannes, Vuelta a España, WeLoveCycling.com
(IN BRIEF) AF Bygg Väst, part of AF Gruppen Sweden, won a SEK 215 million (excl. VAT) contract to build a five-storey, 6,750 m² multi-sports hall in Slottsskogen, Gothenburg. Commissioned by the City’s Sports and Associations Administration, the project will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Norway, Sports, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AF Bygg Väst, AF Gruppen Sweden, Bård Frydenlund, City of Gothenburg Sports and Associations Administration, construction contract, five storeys, multi-sports hall, partnership, Public Infrastructure, Slottsskogen Gothenburg, sports community, Sweden construction industry
(IN BRIEF) Viaplay and TV 2 have established a rights‑sharing partnership to simulcast each other’s football content in Norway. Beginning this autumn, more than 3,000 games—including top European leagues, national cups, and UEFA competitions—will be available on both Viaplay and TV 2 Play. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Norway, Sports, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 000 matches, 3, Autumn 2025, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup, dedicated football package, FA Cup, football partnership, Kenneth Andresen, LaLiga, Ligue 1, market collaboration, Norway, Olav T. Sandnes, partnership, rights sharing, Toppserien, TV 2, TV 2 Play, UEFA Conference League, UEFA Europa League, Viaplay, winter 2025/26
(IN BRIEF) On 13 July in Winchester, ABP Southampton’s team completed the Pedal, Paddle, Pace Triathlon amid record heat, raising over £4,500 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Will Jeffery lauded the team’s resilience and community focus, while Judith Stephens … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP Southampton, community spirit, cycling, endurance event, fundraising, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, Judith Stephens, kayaking, partnership, Pedal Paddle Pace Triathlon, running, staff wellbeing, ultra‑walking challenge 2026, Will Jeffery, Winchester
EuropaWire (EW) is the first truly pan-European and leading press release distribution and newswire service for Europe and the European Union working towards consolidating Europe’s voice on the global newswire and media scene. The newswire service comes with advanced submission forms, flexible pricing and PR budgeting, granular targeting, nearly uncapped reach across countries, markets, verticals, industries, audiences, languages, etc., translation and localisation for greater local PR impact, in-depth distribution reporting, metrics and insights including measured PR reach, reads, engagements, impact, etc., no cap on words, images and multimedia to go along with your release, among others. Your press releases will be seen among the releases of Europe’s biggest and most prominent companies, brands and institutions. Here you can learn more about EuropaWire’s mission, achievements, services, etc.
HOW TO GET STARTED?