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Nike has broadened its scope in the outdoor performance sector with the inauguration of its maiden All Conditions Gear (ACG) flagship store in Beijing, thereby officially rebranding ACG as an independent entity. The Store at Taikoo Li Sanlitun The ACG Base…
In Tokyo and other major Japanese cities, the race is on among outdoor and sportswear manufacturers to secure coveted street-level retail spaces. These brands are making their mark in urban environments as they tap into the growing demand for high-quality,…
Swedish outdoors company Haglofs has launched its premier flagship store in South Korea, leveraging a partnership with local distributor Hayl. The store, situated at the base of Dobongsan National Park, spans 421 square meters and houses the brand’s complete…
Nike, the sportswear behemoth, is making a strategic move into the expanding outdoor recreation industry. Starting with the launch of a new trail running shoe, Nike aims to invigorate its lesser-known sub-brand, ACG, and turn it into a vital source of growth.…
Foot Locker’s Orchard Road flagship has been forced to suspend business due to breaching the Singapore government’s Covid-19 safe management measures. The suspension was enforced as the retailer conducted a product launch which drew huge crowds outside the…
Puma says its third-quarter sales rose 13.3 percent on a currency-adjusted basis to US$1.85 billion, leaving year-to-date sales down just 5.1 percent despite the impact of the pandemic. “The third quarter developed much better than I expected,” said Bjorn…
For some sneakerheads who may be unaware, Reebok is owned by Adidas. Back in 2005, the brand was bought by the Three Stripes for a large sum of $3.8 billion and they have been sharing warehouses and website assets, ever since. Now, however, this business…
Despite COVID-19 restrictions, there is plenty to do outdoors and plenty to do in Scouting. The Chief Cornplanter Council of the BSA and Chapman State Park are sponsoring a Cub Scout Outdoor Venture from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The event is intended to give…
The current COVID-19 lockdown period has let us feel trapped and restless in our own homes only. No wonder many people, especially the outdoor enthusiasts, are chalking out adventure plans they will set out for once the lockdown ends. And a recently launched…
Lagardere Travel Retail has reopened 88 stores at Wuhan airport after more than two months of lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak. According to a statement, Lagardere Travel Retail’s sales are expected to resume as the number of passengers passing through…
Japanese sports and outdoor goods retailer Alpen Co is set to launch Kanagawa’s first experience-based store late next month. The Alpen Outdoors LaLaport Yokohama store will handle more than 40,000 predominantly outdoor-related products under 200 brands.…
Kiwi brands Kathmandu and Cactus Outdoor have created a new line of apparel made in New Zealand to celebrate the inaugural NZ Made Day. Launching today, NZ Made Day is a new annual event dedicated to celebrating products made by New Zealanders. Ryan Jennings,…
French luxury brand Chloe has opened its first travel-retail store inside Hong Kong International Airport. The opening comes after the brand won a retail concession by the Airport Authority of Hong Kong last year. The store offers a selection of accessories…
Swedish outdoor apparel brand Fjällräven has launched in Singapore and Malaysia. The 59-year-old brand, whose name translates into ‘the arctic fox’ is known for its collections of high-end clothing and equipment which focus on timeless design and…
Japanese outdoor apparel brand Goldwin plans to launch its first international outlet in San Francisco, California this November. “American outdoor enthusiasts expect the highest quality technical apparel and we are confident that Goldwin will deliver a…
Sports fashion brand Superdry said its newly opened store in Queenstown offers the largest range of snow gear across the Tasman region. Superdry’s new 200sqm Aotearoa store, the second in New Zealand, is split in two levels offering men’s and women’s clothing…
