ECCO Golf must have thought a lot about how to enhance or uplift the design and the image of its 4 iconic golf shoes. Then, successfully persuaded J. Lindenberg’s design team to redesign these shoes and create a…
A couple of years ago, I asked (among others) Kristin Hinze, the Global Head of Merchandising at Puma Golf, when golf clothing will be environmentally friendly and sustainable. I just met Reflo sportswear manufacturer who manufactures sustainable &…
Mizuno claims that the new Mizuno Autumn Winter Collection 2021 is modern and vibrant. Do you agree with Mizuno? Among the golf apparel brands, Puma Golf is more vibrant than any of its competitors. What I can say…
There is almost no golf equipment manufacturer who would not utilize the moments of major golf championship to promote their products. Cobra Golf is not an exception. Cobra Golf is introducing a Limited-Edition Majors Collection of RADSPEED &…
How many of you have got Puma Golf IGNITE golf shoes? I am one of those who have got such golf shoes. I must admit I wear them mostly in dry weather. It seems like in the new…
When we discuss the new FootJoy Spring-Summer 2021 Collection we cannot afford not to pass by the importance of sustainable fabrics. I know from my interview with Kristin Hinze, the Global Head of Merchandising at Puma Golf that…
Before I would present you the Glenmuir Spring Summer 2021 Collection, it is important to know, especially if you are a pro-shop owner/manager or a golf retailer what are the TOP 3 activewear trends: Nostalgia / Retro Reboot:…
I am very happy that I could make 2019 a very eventful year as well. Let's take a look at the achievements and results. For my advertiser partners, it is really promising that Golf Business Monitor's traffic grew…
Probably my best running shoes were all ASICS. I must admit that I have not seen in the last decade any ASICS golf shoes. Is it my mistake? I don't think so. I have just checked ASICS UK…
You might say that the achievement of Nine Bridges is nothing special. However, if I put in contact then you very likely to change your mind. Today there are 538 golf clubs in South Korea. Out of this…
This could be another post about the latest innovation or offer of PING. However, the new partnership between PING and Arccos Golf shows something more. Similar to Cobra Puma Golf, PING will offer from now on Smart Grip…
I know how much you are focusing on the 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush, but let's recognize the golf club's sustainability efforts as well. The noble issue of sustainability is not new to Royal Portrush that situated…
Do you remember when Callaway Golf acquired OGIO International for $75.5 million and TravisMathew for $125.5 million in cash in 2017? Now, we can see a similar acquisition at Acushnet. They recently acquired KJUS, a premium Swiss, global…
I hear so many things about smart apparels in other sports. Hence I thought to ask Kristin Hinze, the Global Head of Merchandising at Puma Golf about the latest golf apparel trends. What are the primary golf apparel…
If we can believe the Frost & Sullivan Report, the global golf retail sales value will be cca. US$13.3 billion in 2019. This will be a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 3.3% between 2015 and 2019. In 2015, golf…
Between us, I don't really understand the concerns of the LPGA Tour regarding LPGA Tour players' attire. You might find extreme examples, but most of them are not sexist, but rather sporty and modern. If you select any…
I think, I will dedicate the Sundays for softer golf industry topics. Last time I wrote about hedgehogs at the Macdonald Portal Hotel, Golf & Spa. This time, I will be more serious. Lexi Thompson won (-15 under…
Do you remember Puma Golf's Stylecaddie mobile application from 2013? Their aim was to promote the Puma 2013 Spring/Summer Collection. In some respect, I think Galvin Green learnt from the Puma Golf example when they created their Gear Up mobile…
Yesterday was announced Ian Poulter in joining the Acushnet Company team (Titleist, Footjoy) after 8 years with Cobra-Puma Golf. It is pritty logical, as Titleist does not have apparel, so Ian Poulter can continue with his golf clothing business…
TaylorMade-adidas Golf (TMaG), the largest and most profitable golf equipment, apparel and footwear company in the world, announced at the beginning of this month, Q2 sales of $454M (EUR 348M). During unseasonably poor weather across the globe leading…