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Frasers Group snaps up majority stake in Italy’s Maxi Sport

British retail giant Frasers Group has secured a majority stake in Maxi Sport SpA, an Italian multi-sport retailer, as it continues to enact its global expansion strategy. Exact terms and details of the agreement, including the size of the acquired stake, were not initially disclosed in the announcement. Maxi Sport’s owners, Emanuele, Giovanni,...

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Anta to open first US store, doubling down on American market

Anta is doubling down on the US market with the opening of its first flagship store in the region. Days after the Chinese sportswear giant snapped up a majority stake in Puma, the company is now set to embark on a new journey; tackling the North American retail market. Located in Beverly Hills, the store will serve as Anta’s US brand hub and a...

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Nike relaunches All Conditions Gear brand, plots Beijing store

Nike is continuing its specialised sports-centric transformation with the latest relaunch of its All Conditions Gear (ACG) brand. The sportswear giant hailed the revival as a “renewed commitment to outdoor performance”, zoning in on trail running, hiking and exploration. Alongside a revitalised marketing strategy, ACG is due to open its first...

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In Pictures: Official team uniforms for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are approaching, and fashion houses are presenting the first official team uniforms. Traditionally, these collections serve as a strategic branding moment for brands, combining national identity, heritage and performance. The games begin February 6. Team Canada dressed in Lululemon Team Canada x...

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Anta Sports becomes largest shareholder in Puma

Cayman Islands-incorporated Anta Sports has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 29.06 percent equity interest in German sportswear manufacturer Puma. The transaction, valued at 1.51 billion euros (1.79 billion dollars), positions the Chinese group as the largest shareholder in the Herzogenaurach-based company. Transaction details...

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Li-Ning ignites olympic flame in Milan

Bringing a touch of winter to Milan Fashion Week, Li-Ning—the Chinese Olympic Committee's official partner—reimagined its runway as a striking, snow-covered landscape. A huge ice palace served as the backdrop from which the models descended. A platform, where a red railway carriage was stationed, set the scene. It guided guests through the...

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StockX’s predictions for 2026: Nike’s comeback and sports events dominate

The resale market for collectibles and sportswear experiences robust growth in 2025, fueled by standout releases and product innovations that boosted the secondary market. Resale marketplace StockX reported that nearly 200 brands, from industry leaders to independent labels, set new all-time annual sales records on its platform. The shift...

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Sportswear: “Emerging markets" are driving the next growth phase

The global sportswear market is set to achieve its most significant growth in the coming years within emerging markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions. This states the “Global Sportswear Market to 2029” report by UK market research firm GlobalData. It analyses the development of the global sportswear market up...

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Fanatics to oversee FIFA World Cup 2026 retail

Sports platform Fanatics has confirmed that it has secured the license to manage on-site retail for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The company said it will manage the in-venue retail operations for 104 matches across 39 days throughout Canada, Mexico and the US. Alongside venue-based retail, Fanatics has further been tasked with establishing retail...

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Puma opens largest European flagship on Oxford Street

Sportswear giant Puma has opened what it said is its largest-ever European flagship store on London’s Oxford Street. The 24,000 square feet site is also the first flagship store in the region, situated to give customers the “chance to connect with more people than ever before”. Within the store, the brand offers a selection of its...

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SS28 Preview: The modern flow of performance design

Constant connectivity and cultural turbulence have created a global yearning for a renewed sense of ease—a desire to move freely, think clearly, and live with less restriction. Amidst a rapidly accelerating digital pace, consumers are gravitating toward designs that feel more intuitive. The act of movement - whether through sport, commute, or...

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Umbro secures new licensing partners ahead of 2026 relaunch

Sportswear brand Umbro is moving closer to its 2026 relaunch. The Manchester label’s parent company, Iconix International, has announced a slew of new partnerships intended to grow its apparel offering across the US and Canada. Among them, Isaac Morris Ltd. has been named the brand’s exclusive apparel partner for the two regions, starting 2026....