RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
+++ Coros, the brand specializing in GPS watches and training tools for endurance athletes, will be distributed in Italy by Nital SpA +++
EXECUTIVE CHANGES
+++ The World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has appointed Alexandra Knezovich as Head of Global Public Affairs and Advocacy to strengthen the sector’s coordinated engagement with policymakers on sustainability, trade and labor issues worldwide +++
TRADE SHOWS & EVENTS
+++ The inaugural edition of hiking fair Paris Randos Nature, organized by GL Events at the Parc Floral in Paris from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2026, drew nearly 8,200 visitors +++
FINANCIAL REPORTING
+++ French snow sports retailer Snowleader grew revenues 18 percent to €120 million in 2025, driven by strong outdoor product sales and international orders, while expanding its brick-and-mortar presence with a new Paris store +++
MARKET STATISTICS
+++ A new Spanish government survey shows that 62.7 percent of adults are now physically active – up 5.4 percentage points since 2022 – driven by higher female participation and greater use of professional coaching – more details at SGI Europe +++
PRODUCT & MARKETING
+++ Royal Robbins won the inaugural CNN Underscored Innovation Award for its Amp Lite II shirt, recognized for delivering effective, chemical-free mosquito protection through fabric design rather than repellents +++
TRADE & SOURCING
+++ Maersk’s decision to cut around 1,000 jobs (approx. 15% of its headquarters workforce) reflects the increasing pressure caused by falling freight rates due to container overcapacity and the normalization of routes, pointing to a general strain on global shipping costs and supply chains, with implications for industrial logistics and foreign trade supply channels that rely on low-cost freight +++
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