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Arc’teryx apologises for Tibetan firework stunt after backlash

Arc’teryx, an outdoor clothing brand partially owned by Chinese firm Anta Sorts, has issued an apology after receiving backlash over a promotional event that saw the eruption of multiple fireworks in the Himalayan region of Tibet. The ‘Rising Dragon’ show involved the use of choreographed pyrotechnics and coloured smoke along the Tibetan plateau...

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Anta Sports: Jack Wolfskin parent company achieves sales increase, raises investments

Chinese apparel and sporting goods group Anta Sports Products Limited recorded another sales increase in the first half of the 2025 financial year and added Jack Wolfskin to its portfolio. The parent company of brands such as Fila and Anta increased sales by 14.3 percent to 38.5 billion yuan (4.6 billion euros) in the first six months, compared...

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ABG refutes claims of selling Reebok to Anta Sports

Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has dismissed rumours of a potential sale of its Reebok brand to the Chinese company Anta Sports. According to an internal memo obtained by Footwear News, ABG has no intentions of divesting the brand. The memo states, “Authentic has no plans to divest Reebok - not now, not ever,” and affirms the company's commitment...

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Anta sports remains on growth course in first half

Chinese trading group Anta Sports Products Limited (Anta Sports) increased its retail revenues in key segments in the first half of the 2025 financial year. This was according to an interim statement published by the company on Tuesday. No specific figures were disclosed, however. Revenue contributions from the German outdoor supplier Jack...

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Jack Wolfskin: Matthew Jung steps down as CEO

Jack Wolfskin will continue without CEO Matthew Jung. Jung left the outdoor outfitter after three and a half years, one and a half of which he spent as chief executive officer, as Jack Wolfskin confirmed to FashionUnited upon request. The former CEO left at his own request to pursue new professional opportunities outside the company. Jung’s...

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Jack Wolfskin acquired by Anta Sports for 260 million euros

German outdoor outfitter Jack Wolfskin is getting a new owner. The US-based group Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. announced on Thursday that it intends to sell the brand to the Chinese sporting goods group Anta Sports Products Limited. A corresponding agreement has already been signed for a basic purchase price of 290 million dollars, which could...

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Anta-led Chinese consortium acquiring Amer Sports for 5.2 billion dollars

Amer Sports Corporation has confirmed a public cash tender to acquire the entire stake in the company’s business by a Chinese investor consortium led by Anta Sports Products Limited. The consortium has offered price under the tender offer of 40 euros in cash per Amer Sports share. Anta had, on September 12 made an all-cash offer to acquire Amer...

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China - Fashion & brand-savvy market holds big players

Propelled by an ongoing surge in e-commerce and mobile shopping, China is poised to surpass the US this year to become the world's largest retail market. In the light of this research by eMarketer, FashionUnited highlights the most interesting Chinese fashion names that have established a global presence and hold a promising future. Chinese...