Adidas opens its largest flagship store in S. Korea
Jan 19, 2023 23:48 pm UTC| Business Economy Sports Life
Adidas has opened a flagship store in the bustling shopping district of Myeong-dong, its largest yet in South Korea It is also the only Adidas store in South Korea that offers the brands full collection, including...
Sacramento Kings install Cheq mobile ordering technology at home arena
Jan 19, 2023 23:47 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The Sacramento Kings have integrated Cheqs mobile ordering and social payment technology at their Golden 1 Center arena will allow customers to place orders throughout and outside of the venue. With the integration, the...
Nike, TaylorMade sign Nelly Korda to endorsement deals
Jan 18, 2023 22:56 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
Nike and golf equipment brand TaylorMade have signed endorsement deals with US golf star Nelly Korda, who became a free agent after her profile was removed from the Titleist website and partnership with Swedish clothing...
MLB store to open in Malaysia, following Cambodia and Singapore forays
Jan 17, 2023 23:04 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The MLB (Major League Baseball) will open its first brick-and-mortar store in Malaysia at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya in partnership with local distributor Valiram Group as it further expands in Southeast Asia. The...
Utah Jazz brings back Delta Airlines as arena naming rights partner
Jan 17, 2023 22:55 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
The Utah Jazz has agreed to give back to Delta Airlines the naming rights sponsorship of its home arena in a deal worth between US$6 million and US$8 million per year Thus, the current Vivint Arena will be renamed the...
Adidas to merge US, Canadian operations to boost efficiency
Jan 17, 2023 08:30 am UTC| Business Economy Sports
Adidas is consolidating its US and Canada operations as it considers ways to boost speed and cohesion, according to the brands spokesperson. The implementation of the changes will conclude by the spring, with business...
DAZN delays IPO as losses reach $1.35 billion
Jan 14, 2023 23:34 pm UTC| Sports Economy Business
DAZN is suspending initial public offering (IPO) plans due to $1.35 billion in losses caused by soaring broadcast rights costs The global sports streaming service had been eyeing a floatation following a restructuring...
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