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Short stopsShort Stops Week 05, 2026
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.
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ArticleGlobal athletic footwear market: Outdoor-linked brands among key winners in 2024
Based on fresh data from SGI Europe, the global athletic footwear market grew by 5% in 2024, with several outdoor-oriented brands among the biggest winners.
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ArticleAnta Sports posts 14% H1 revenue growth
The Chinese sportswear group expands premium brands while margins narrow.
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ArticleCanada Goose reportedly weighing take-private bids
The Canadian outerwear brand may be taken private, with multiple bids reported and further updates possibly expected at an upcoming investor event.
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News briefsJack Wolfskin CEO departs following brand’s acquisition
After three and a half years at the German outdoor brand, the US-born executive exits amid new ownership and strategic shifts.