United Kingdom

UK health insurance provider Vitality has reached a deal to become the principal sponsor of England Netball.

Imaging and electronics company Ricoh has renewed its title sponsorship of the Women’s British Open under an agreement with the Ladies Golf Union.

Building repairs and maintenance company Novus Property Solutions has signed an expanded sponsorship agreement with English Premier League football club Stoke City.

British energy company SSE wants to raise the profile of women’s football in the UK and wants to benefit from positive brand association after a title sponsorship deal with the Women’s FA Cup.

Spread betting and CFD trading firm CMC Markets has struck a deal to become a partner of Ben Ainslie Racing, the UK’s entry for the 35th America’s Cup sailing series.

Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai has struck a deal to become a partner of the NFL American football league’s International Series.

UK parcel delivery company DPD has opted to expand its existing relationship with Stoke City by becoming a sponsor of the English Premier League football club.

Danish shoe manufacturer Ecco is looking to golf for additional retail opportunities, Jesper Thuen, global marketing manager at Ecco, told Sports Sponsorship Insider.

Danish electronics and audio company Bang & Olufsen has reached an agreement to become an official supplier to the England women’s cricket team.

Coconut-based beverages producer Coco Joy, a brand owned by the FAL Food and Beverages Group, has entered into a global partnership with the City Football Group.

Betting company Marathonbet has been unveiled as a new regional partner of English Premier League football club Liverpool.

Dutch financial services company Rabobank has signed up as a partner of the 2015 EuroHockey Championships in a deal that furthers its backing of the sport

Banking group HSBC has renewed its agreement to serve as a patron of golf’s Open Championship.

The English Premier League has begun looking for new sponsors for its biennial summer Asia Trophy tournament.

English Premier League football club Sunderland has unveiled a new partnership with betting company Betfair.

English Premiership rugby union team Leicester Tigers has sealed a long-term kit deal with sportswear manufacturer Kooga.

Energy, construction and engineering company Doosan has extended a sponsorship deal with golf’s Open Championship.

English Premier League newcomer AFC Bournemouth has agreed a kit deal with UK sportswear retailer JD.