Itochu takes minority stake in China’s Promising Suzhou Sporting Goods, Outdoor Products partner

• Itochu acquired equity securities in Promising (Suzhou) Sporting Goods, shifting Outdoor Products in China from licensing to joint management.
• The investment makes Promising an equity-method affiliate, creating an integrated setup from product planning through retail.
• Promising reported retail sales of JPY 17 billion in 2025, supported by a 116-store network across China.
• The partners target JPY 40 billion in China retail sales within five years, backed by higher marketing spend and channel expansion.

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