NBA signs licensing deal with Decathlon, entering 1200 stores globally
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DECATHLON, one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a new multiyear merchandising partnership that makes DECATHLON an official licensee of the NBA across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America and marks DECATHLON’s first partnership with a North American sports league.
The partnership will feature a dedicated range of NBA team and league-branded base layers, accessories and footwear* designed by DECATHLON and sold under their basketball brand “TARMAK.” The collection will be sold exclusively in more than 1,200 DECATHLON stores worldwide and online at Decathlon.com. Products will be available for pre-order beginning in March 2021 ahead of the April 2021 launch in stores.
“Since the creation of TARMAK four years ago, it has been our dream to collaborate with the NBA, the greatest basketball league in the world,” said TARMAK Leader Damien Dezitter. “We have a common objective to develop basketball all over the world, so it’s natural to work together to make this possible.”
“We are excited to partner with DECATHLON, a leader in sporting goods retail with a global footprint,” said NBA EME Director, Global Partnerships Steve Griffiths. “Through this partnership, NBA fans and basketball players around the world will have access to an exciting and innovative range of merchandise to help them get in the game.”
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Questions & Answers
Q.What types of products will be available through this partnership?
What types of products will be available through this partnership?
The partnership will offer a dedicated range of NBA team and league-branded base layers, accessories, and footwear. These items will be designed by DECATHLON and sold under their basketball brand “TARMAK.”
Q.When will these new products be available to buy?
When will these new products be available to buy?
Products will be available for pre-order starting in March 2021. The full launch in stores is scheduled for April 2021, following the pre-order period.
Q.Which regions are included in this merchandising partnership?
Which regions are included in this merchandising partnership?
The partnership covers Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. This is DECATHLON's first collaboration with a North American sports league.
Q.Where can customers purchase the new NBA-branded merchandise?
Where can customers purchase the new NBA-branded merchandise?
The collection will be sold exclusively in more than 1,200 DECATHLON stores globally. It will also be available for purchase online via Decathlon.com.
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