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April 22, 2026
Study: Adidas, New Balance, On, Skechers Gaining Globally In Social Visibility
In a just-released study, Heuritech, the Paris-based AI trend forecasting platform, expects an overall decline in the sneaker market in both Europe and the U.S. in 2026, but found Adidas surpassing Nike as the market share leader in the global women’s market, while New Balance, On, Mizuno, and Skechers were among...
April 20, 2026
Riese & Müller will leave US market in July
Riese & Müller will pull out of the U.S. market this summer, citing "challenging and increasingly volatile market conditions." U.S. dealers can place orders for Riese & Müller e-bikes and cargo bikes until July 31. Afterward, new product orders will no longer be accepted. Available products at U.S. dealers will...
April 19, 2026
Report: Lululemon Founder Starting Venture to Support Technical Apparel Start-Ups
Chip Wilson, Lululemon Athletica’s founder, former CEO and outspoken critic of the company, announced that he is creating a new venture investing in and supporting “small athletic-focused brands” as part of his effort to “lead innovation in the technical apparel space,” according to a report from Bloomberg. Wilson’s venture will reportedly...
April 16, 2026
Genesis Health Clubs Acquires Wellbridge, Expanding Its Western Footprint
Genesis Health Clubs is expanding again adding nine premier fitness clubs, including Colorado Athletic Clubs and New Mexico Sports & Wellness — formerly known as Wellbridge — strengthening its presence in Colorado and entering New Mexico for the first time. With this acquisition, Genesis now operates 86 clubs across 14 states. These...
April 16, 2026
Grand Slam Track’s Contentious Bankruptcy Is Over. Now What?
Grand Slam Track is coming out of bankruptcy. What comes next for the track startup is still unclear. Chief Judge Karen B. Owens of Delaware Bankruptcy Court approved Grand Slam’s plan to get out of bankruptcy on Thursday. The move allows Olympian Michael Johnson’s league to begin to pay back some of the millions...
April 15, 2026
On Brand Opens First Boston Store
On Holding announced the formal opening of its first retail store in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. The store measures roughly 2,800 square feet. The company said in a media release that “the store blends On’s contemporary design aesthetic with Boston’s historic architecture, preserving the original building facade.” Inside, the two-level...
April 15, 2026
Lululemon Invests in Nylon Recycling Startup Amid ‘Forever Chemicals’ Probe
Lululemon invested in a $12 million funding round for Epoch Biodesign, a startup using enzymes to recycle nylon 6,6 from end-of-life materials into virgin-quality nylon, supporting the company's circularity goals for activewear. This move aligns with prior partnerships like Samsara Eco and ZymoChem for sustainable nylon, as outlined in Lululemon's...
April 14, 2026
How Specialty Retailers Use AI to Boost Margins
Specialty retailers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to protect and expand their margins by automating routine tasks, sharpening buying and pricing decisions, and deepening customer experiences rather than relying only on price competition. Core ways AI boosts margins AI‑powered forecasting and inventory tools help shops avoid overstock and stockouts, reducing...
April 10, 2026
Nike Makes Change at Innovation Chief, Suffers Another Stock Downgrade
Nike recently announced a leadership change as its chief innovation officer, Tony Bignell, departs the company. This comes amid ongoing challenges, including another stock downgrade by Piper Sandler. Separately, HSBC downgraded Nike from "buy" to "hold" with a reduced price target from $90 to $48, citing a lack of progress...
April 10, 2026
Fitness and health app MyFitnessPal explores sale, sources say
Marking his first visit to Meril’s global headquarters at Vapi, former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni engaged in a heartfelt and inspiring conversation around “Bachpana Shouldn’t Retire.” “Bachpana Shouldn’t Retire” builds on Meril’s nationwide public health movement, “Treatment Zaroori Hai”, launched to strengthen awareness around timely diagnosis and access to...
