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New Balance named official footwear and apparel partner of New England Patriots

New Balance has been named as the official and exclusive athletic footwear and apparel partner of the American football team, New England Patriots, as well as its associated playing field, Gillette Stadium. The long-term agreement is said to reflect a commitment to the team, with the sponsorship to take shape through performance, facility and...

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Saks Global secures final 300 million dollars of committed capital

Amid its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, Saks Global has secured access to 300 million dollars, the final tranche of its 1.75 billion dollars in committed capital. The US retail giant unlocked the final part of the funding after receiving approval for its five-year business plan from senior secured creditors, as well as achieving other key...

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Prince taps C-Life Group to expand apparel across North America

Racquet sports and lifestyle brand Prince has announced a partnership with wholesale apparel company C-Life Group to design, manufacture, and distribute Prince-branded apparel across the US and Canada as it looks to evolve into a comprehensive performance and lifestyle apparel brand. Prince, owned by global brand development and licensing...

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Decathlon accelerates its Spanish expansion with ten new stores

French company Decathlon has begun 2026 with a new drive to expand its retail network in Spain. The group plans to open ten new stores during the first half of the year. This marks one of the largest waves of openings by the company in the Spanish market in recent years. It follows the recent expansion of 25 stores announced in Germany. The plan...

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Tasaki names new global chief executive officer

Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki has appointed Richard Collasse as its new president and global chief executive officer, effective immediately. In a statement, Tasaki describes Collasse as a “highly respected leader,” with extensive knowledge of both the Japanese and global luxury markets. As president and global CEO, Collasse will oversee...

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Reebok launches padel apparel with GLDN PNT

Global sportswear brand Reebok is expanding into padel sports in collaboration with GLDN PNT, a premium, lifestyle-driven activewear brand exclusively dedicated to the sport of padel, one of the world's fastest-growing sports. The collaboration will see Reebok launching an exclusive performance-driven padel apparel collection with GLDN PNT for...

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FatFace launches net zero partnership agreement for suppliers

British label FatFace has introduced a new partnership agreement for suppliers in an effort to implement a Net Zero transition plan more broadly across the business. Suppliers that partner with the brand will have to agree to establish a methodology for measuring greenhouse gas emissions, and provide FatFace with updates on their development and...

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Lacoste secures victory against Crocodile International in Indian court logo battle

Another legal victory for one of the world's most famous logos: the Lacoste crocodile. The French company uses it to distinguish its famous polo shirts and all its apparel. Lacoste is a sportswear brand founded by tennis player René Lacoste. Adrien Brody, the face of Lacoste Eyewear, wearing a Lacoste polo shirt Credits: Lacoste media Crocodile...

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Whoop unveils first fashion line with Samuel Ross

In January, Whoop, the wearable tracker, named British fashion designer Samuel Ross, best known for founding the luxury streetwear label A-Cold-Wall*, as creative director of a new multiyear collaborative project with his design studio SR_A to reimagine the Whoop brand as elevated high-fashion athleisurewear. The result is a “technical garment...

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Chanel experiences high demand and stock shortages for Matthieu Blazy's new collection

The excitement surrounding Chanel, driven by the vision of its artistic director Matthieu Blazy, is now translating into a significant commercial success. In early March, this culminated in stores with an influx of crowds, all eager to purchase Blazy's debut collection. The collection by the Franco-Belgian designer has been available across the...

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Australian Wool Innovation appoints Bryan Fry as chief executive officer

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the Australian-based organisation behind the global Woolmark brand, has announced the appointment of Bryan Fry as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Fry succeeds John Roberts, who has served as CEO since October 2021. Fry joins Woolmark with a background in global leadership and agriculture....

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Footasylum secures 60 million pounds in funding amid retail expansion

Sportswear retailer Footasylum has secured an extension to its revolving credit facility with HSBC UK, expanding its financing with the bank from 35 million pounds to 60 million pounds. The new funding comes amid a retail expansion for the retailer, which has confirmed new store locations in Leeds, Glasgow and Merthyr Tydfil. The first will open...