(IN BRIEF) PUMA has relaunched its online magazine CATch UP with a bold new design and editorial focus, showcasing the company’s innovations, corporate culture, and strategic vision as it embarks on a transformation to become a top-three global sports brand. … Read the full press release
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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
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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
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(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, alongside Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch, has released the first comprehensive global report on sport trafficking. The document provides a detailed academic and policy analysis that includes a thorough literature review, expert … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Management, News, Society, Sports, United Kingdom
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(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a new Application Center in Vellore, India, aimed at showcasing its sustainable adhesive solutions for the sports industry, particularly footwear automation. The facility offers a platform for labs and factories to exchange technologies and ideate, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Environment, Industrial, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Dr. Rajat Agarwal, ecosystem, Henkel, INDIA, INNOVATION, Sports Industry, sustainability
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