LATEST RUNNING AND MARATHON NEWS
August 14, 2024
Asics Is Growing its Presence in the Crucial Run Specialty Channel in North America
Asics reported results for the first half of the year that showed solid growth across several regions and channels, including in the crucial North American run specialty channel. According to the Japan-based athletic brand, net sales for the first six months of 2024 increased 18 percent to 342 billion yen driven by...
August 13, 2024
Infographic – Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2024
Now underway, the third edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift runs from August 12-18, 2024, and event organiser A.S.O., has released an infographic showcasing the elite women’s race. This year’s Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be more accessible, with enhanced TV coverage and more than 22 hours...
August 13, 2024
Federer’s On Brand Continues Surge, Challenging Sportswear Giants
On, the upstart sportswear company backed by Roger Federer, posted another strong quarter of sales, further solidifying its place as a threat to legacy brands. The Swiss brand founded in 2010 announced Q2 sales of $657 million on Tuesday, a 27.8% increase over last year, and saw a slight gross profit margin uptick to...
August 10, 2024
First Look: Action Bronson and New Balance Are Making Performance Running Sneakers Together
Action Bronson and New Balance have already had a big year together; the duo have released three different collaborative styles of the 1906R sneaker, and the rapper in June began teasing another upcoming drop. Now, we’re getting another look at the soon-to-be-released Action Bronson x New Balance Minimus Trail collab along with a first look at a performance running sneaker. Previewed Friday...
August 1, 2024
Hoka Continues to Expand Wholesale Reach, Plans Apparel Push in Future
Hoka continues to post blockbuster results for parent company Deckers Brands, with double-digit growth in both wholesale and DTC channels in the quarter ended March 31. Hoka’s revenue increased 30% to $545 million during the quarter. DTC revenue jumped 33%, while wholesale rose 28%. The Daily Outdoor
July 31, 2024
EXEC: Adidas Group Doubles Q2 Profits on Double-Digit Sales Growth X-Yeezy
Adidas Group CEO Bjørn Gulden reported that the second quarter was another that confirmed the company’s improvement and progress toward becoming healthy again. Gulden noted that consumers and retailers continue showing strong and increased interest in the Adidas brand and products. He said this was “clearly reflected” in the 16 percent growth for the underlying Adidas...
July 25, 2024
Asics Debuts 3D Printed Sockliners Made for Individual Foot Shapes at New Personalization Studio in Paris
According to the athletic brand, it has partnered with French tech company Dassault Systèmes to open a studio in Paris to test a new service providing on-demand sockliners personalized for individual foot shape. Dubbed the “Asics Personalization Studio,” the company described the activation as an “ultra-compact factory.” At the studio,...
July 16, 2024
Adidas Beats Estimates Amid Turnaround as Nike Woes Continue
Adidas announced preliminary results for its second quarter on Tuesday that reflect the continued turnaround at the German sportswear giant. Revenue for the three months ending with June rose 9% to $6.35 billion (€5.82 billion based on current exchange rates). The gain was 16% on a currency-neutral basis and if Yeezy...
July 15, 2024
Mexican national team sprinter dies during Mexico City Half Marathon
The celebrations at the 2024 Mexico City Half Marathon on Sunday came to a halt when a runner without a race bib collapsed and died at the finish line. The unidentified runner was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where he arrived without vital signs. He was later identified as...
July 11, 2024
New Film Debuts About Courtney Dauwalter’s Epic ‘Triple Crown’ of Ultra-Trail Running
In 2023, Courtney Dauwalter won ultrarunning’s three most iconic races during the span of about nine weeks—Western States 100, Hardrock 100, and Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc—in what has become known as the “Triple Crown” of ultra-trail running. Salomon, one of her primary sponsors, has just released a new film about her...