Nike has a tough run as Q2 results show Ebit down 26%
“This isn’t going to be easy, but we’re ready for the challenge.” Ebit is down 26 percent, after three seasons of loss, but Nike CEO Hill sees light at the end of a long tunnel.
Outlook 2025: Chances for the sporting goods industry
What does 2025 have in store for the sporting goods industry? Our comprehensive analysis finds six opportunities for growth.
Six years on, UA retells its ‘story’ to investors
Its founder back at the helm, the American “sports house” seeks to streamline operations and increase profit by bringing everything back to its logo and its story.
Adidas releases its first physical shoe out the metaverse
A version of the Ultraboost 5 has roots in an app that gamifies exercise.
Book chronicling the sporting goods industry is out now
Eugenio Di Maria’s comprehensive new book explores the evolution of the global sporting goods and outdoor industries. It provides insights for decision-makers.
Key Q3 developments lead Foot Locker to lower FY guidance
Foot Locker’s operating income fell 74% to $12 million in Q3. Total sales declined 1.4% to $1.96 billion.
Russian sporting goods market is flooded with fakes
The share of counterfeit fake products on the Russian market has expanded since 2022. This is SGI Europes staff member Vlad Vorotnikov reporting.
JD Sports warns profit will be at lower end of range after ‘volatile’ October
The retailer warns of lower profits as October sales slip amid discounting and consumer caution, but expansion plans fuel long-term growth hopes.
Adidas signs first high school women’s player
In the search for the next superstar, brands are signing sponsorship deals with even younger talent. Adidas has partnered with a 16-year-old highschool hooper for the first time.
Under Armour’s turnaround strategy taking shape
With Kevin Plank in the lead Under Armour is gaining speed. In Q3 the company reports a 24 percent increase in Q2 operating income to $173.1 million from $139.5 million for the period ended Sep. 30.
Vulcabras’ profit rises 35 percent in Q3
The Brazilian footwear group’s Ebitda margin expanded by 90 basis points to 25.1 percent for Q3. The company’s gross margin inched up by 20 basis points to 43.1 percent from 42.9 percent.
Puma CEO and others discuss new brand positioning in sports
Sport Marke Medien, a conference during ISPO 2024, brings together representatives from Puma, Bundesliga, FC Bayern, Cupra, Lidl and more, to discuss new ways to position brands in sports. And it’s free to attend.
Columbia Sportswear reports margin improvement despite sales decline in Q3
Columbia Sportswear saw a 5% revenue decline in Q3, but it boosted its gross margin thanks to lower freight costs and a favorable sales mix. Despite lower US demand, growth in EMEA and LAAP regions balanced results.
Adidas Q3: Ready to deliver revenue growth of 10%
In its Q3 report, Adidas says it is examining a business model focused on a new generation of consumers and is ready to deliver currency-neutral revenue growth of approximately 10% in 2024.
Russian sporting goods market growth slows down
In 2024, the sporting goods market is largely driven by growth in sales in the SUP board segment, where the demand spiked by 176 percent during the first seven months of the year, Check Index estimated.
Topsports’ H1 revenues, profit tumble
Greater China’s top Nike and Adidas retailer saw sales, profit and gross margin fall in the six months to August 31.
Lululemon partners with Fanatics and NHL
Lululemon has, for the first time, in partnership with Fanatics, made the official apparel collection for NHL.
Adidas lifts FY guidance after another strong quarter
Citing current brand momentum and better-than-expected results in Q3 ended Sept. 30, Adidas increased its FY24 guidance for a second consecutive period. The German group is now forecasting about 10 percent currency-neutral sales this fiscal year, up from a prior outlook of a high-single-digit rate and €1.2 billion in ...
Three sports companies on the Forbes list
When Forbes business magazine published its annual list of the World’s Best Employers, three sports companies were among the top 50. Almost.
Newly formed Ashe brings together 30 brands in the Nordic region
Ashe is a new Nordic player in the international sports market. An investment company has now gathered five companies and 30 global to be distributed by ASHE in the Nordic region.
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