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Short Stops Week 39, 2026
MARKET STATISTICS +++ Cambodia’s exports of textiles, garments and footwear rose 7.3 percent between January and August 2026 compared to the equivalent period a year earlier +++ Global cotton consumption is projected to exceed production by 5.6 million bales in 2026/27, according to recent forecasts by the United States ...
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ArticleOutdoor brands power Anta Sports’ H1 growth
Specialist brands significantly outpaced the group, with premium outdoor categories driving growth and a major brand revitalization starting in H2.
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News briefsAnta grows revenue as Jack Wolfskin develops
Jack Wolfskin remains in a brand-building phase as Anta Sports reports record 2025 revenue and continued outdoor focus.
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Short Stops Week 11, 2026
PRODUCT & MARKETING +++ The Italian Outdoor Group, part of Italian trade organization Assosport, has launched a new and fully bilingual (Italian – English) website +++ The Natural Selection Tour returns to Revelstoke, Canada, from March 7–15, 2026, combining live snowboard competition in Montana Bowl with community races, cultural events ...
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CORPORATE AND M&A +++ Anta Sports has agreed to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma for €1.5 billion in cash, becoming its largest shareholder to support the brand’s growth and global strategy while keeping Puma independent and ruling out a takeover +++ US-made custom apparel specialist Borah Teamwear has been ...
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ArticleAnta Sports sees uneven finish to 2025
China’s largest sportswear group ended 2025 with mixed retail trends, as weakness in the core Anta brand weighed on the fourth quarter while FILA and smaller labels continued to grow.
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Short Stops Week 03, 2026
EXECUTIVE CHANGES +++ L.L.Bean, the 114-year-old Maine-based outdoor lifestyle retailer known for apparel, gear and catalog-to-omnichannel retailing, has appointed long-time executive and Chief Retail Officer Greg Elder as its next President and CEO, effective in early 2026 +++ New Balance has reshuffled its EMEA leadership by appointing former Frasers Group ...
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News briefsAnta Sports reports dual ESG upgrades
The Chinese sportswear group strengthens its sustainability credentials with top-tier ESG and climate ratings from leading global assessors.
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News briefsJack Wolfskin unveils SS26 outdoor line
The German outdoor brand introduces a new warm-season range built around lightweight hiking apparel, modern silhouettes and a redesigned trail shoe.
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ArticleRugged footwear sales down again in 2024
US and European rugged footwear markets declined again in 2024, while only a few brands saw growth despite a shift toward athletic styles.