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The sneaker year 2025: Between retro hype, skate influences and new visions

Sneakers remain relevant in 2025, particularly within the streetwear scene, even as classic shoe models gain popularity among younger consumers. We reviewed the year with Berlin-based sneaker expert Amadeus Thüner and discussed the top releases, highlights and wishlists for 2026. Which sneaker releases impressed you most this year? The “Sneaker...

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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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Adidas secures win in investor case over Ye partnership fallout

Sportswear giant Adidas has secured a legal victory in a securities case linked to its prior partnership with Ye – formerly Kanye West. The US Court of Appeals in San Francisco affirmed a district court’s dismissal of claims brought by shareholder HRSA-ILA Funds, according to a court filing. The lawsuit alleged that Adidas had misled investors...

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Lacoste, Nike and Superdry ads get banned in the UK for ‘misleading’ environmental claims

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads by Lacoste, Nike and Superdry for including potentially misleading environmental claims. The advertising watchdog said the rulings formed part of a wider investigation addressing environmental claims in the retail fashion sector. For Lacoste, the ad in question was a Google promotion...

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Nike overhauls executive team to streamline operations

Nike, Inc. announced a series of major senior leadership changes aimed at streamlining operations, accelerating decision-making and strengthening the company’s connection to consumers and athletes. In a note to employees, president and CEO Elliott Hill said the restructuring is designed to “remove layers” and position Nike to operate as a more...

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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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Salomon opens first-ever store in Brooklyn, New York

Sports and lifestyle brand Salomon has opened its debut store in Brooklyn, New York, as the French brand builds on the success of its SoHo store. The store is located in the heart of Williamsburg at 127 North 6th Street, a neighborhood known for its energy, cultural appeal, and creativity. Serving as a hub for outdoor explorers and urban...

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Independent spirit, shared energy: Inside New Balance’s expanding retail world

Step into any New Balance store today and you’ll notice it instantly: a balanced blend of heritage, community, and forward-looking energy. It’s a retail atmosphere shaped not only by design and product, but by the people who bring the brand’s values to life every day. As the US sportswear label accelerates its global expansion, these store teams...

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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....

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StockX 2025 Trends: Asics remains market leader, football jerseys and coveted collabs dominate

The latest quarterly trend report by resale platform StockX has seen Asics retain the position of leading brand in the market. In ‘Big Facts: 2025 Trends’, which covers data over the quarter July 1 to September 30, as well as for the year to October, StockX said Asics’ growth continued, with quarterly sales for the footwear brand growing 45...