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On Holding AG posts success in first half, profit grows 156.5 percent

The second quarter and first half of 2024 has been a strong one for Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG, which reported a double-digit sales growth for both periods. The half-year report of the brand also showed a strong improvement in net profit. Net sales totalled 567.7 million Swiss francs in the second quarter, while the company surpassed...

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On unveils tennis collaboration with Beams

Swiss performance sportswear brand On is continuing its push into the tennis market by creating a tennis lifestyle collection in collaboration with Japanese lifestyle brand Beams. The tennis-inspired athleisure capsule collection has been designed to bridge the gap between on-court performance and off-court style, offering apparel, including a...

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Zendaya joins On as brand partner, plans to reimagine products

Sportswear brand On has announced that actress Zendaya will be joining the company as a brand partner in what is to be a multi-year collaboration that will see the reimagining of certain product lines. Zendaya, who said that she has been a “big fan of On for a long time”, will work with the brand to “drive meaningful conversations around...

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Sportswear brand On adds former EA exec to board

Swiss sportswear brand On has announced the election of a new independent board member who has been appointed as part of efforts to make a broader selection of executive expertise. Alongside serving as a member of the board of directors, Laure Miele, the former chief operating officer of gaming firm Electronic Arts (EA), will also hold a...

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Retail inspiration: The latest store concepts from around the world

Retailers around the world are striving to improve the shopping experience. While one shop may pamper customers in-store with elements such as a lounge area, another could be looking to empower customers by promoting a 'do-it-yourself' motto through technology. Several retailers, such as London-based multi-brand LN-CC, are fighting their way out...

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On records strong first quarter sales and profit growth

For its first quarter, On Holding’s net sales increased by 20.9 percent to 508.2 million Swiss francs or by 29.2 percent on a constant currency basis. Net sales through the direct-to-consumer sales channel increased by 39 percent to 190.5 million Swiss francs or by 48.7 percent on constant currency basis; while wholesale net sales increased by...

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FKA Twigs joins On as creative partner for new training collection

Artist, singer, and dancer FKA Twigs has joined Swiss high-performance sportswear brand On as its creative partner to introduce its new training collection as it continues to deepen its investment in apparel. On’s expansion into training apparel will launch in September 2024, aiming to offer “bolder, high-performance pieces that enable any kind...

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Larger space, new concept: On celebrates its new opening in Portland

The Swiss sporting goods supplier On Holding AG is continuing its international expansion with the opening of a new store in Portland in the US state of Oregon. From Saturday, the company will be offering its latest shoe models as well as clothing and accessories in a space of around 316 square metres. On presents its new in-store fitting...

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On unveils debut apparel collection made from carbon emissions

Swiss sportswear brand On, backed by tennis star Roger Federer, has unveiled its first apparel products made from carbon emissions as the brand continues to move away from petroleum-based resources. The eight-piece ‘Pace’ collection utilises CleanCloud polyester, which is made of 20 percent recycled carbon emissions and follows the brand’s...

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On raises full year estimates on strong Q3 results

On reported net sales increase of 46.5 percent to 480.5 million Swiss francs for the third quarter. Following On's outperformance, the company is increasing its net sales outlook for the year by 30 million Swiss francs, and now expects to reach 1.79 billion Swiss francs, implying growth of over 46 percent and a reported growth rate of 21 percent...

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On to open first flagship in France

Swiss sportswear brand On is preparing to open its first flagship store in France as it continues on the expansion of its global retail network. The 250 square metre space is located in Paris’ St-Germain-des-Prés district, where the store’s building itself reflects On’s own values, linking nature and local culture. On’s run collection is housed...

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On to open second London store in Spitalfields

On, the Swiss performance sportswear brand will open its second UK store in London’s Spitalfields Market on November 3 following the successful launch of its flagship on Regent Street in February. The new 3,300 square foot store will be located at 37 Brushfield St, East London, and will feature a “comprehensive” range of On’s footwear, apparel,...