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.
Jürgen Klopp returns to leadership position as Red Bull’s Global Head of Soccer
Jürgen Klopp, the 57-year-old German, will assume the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull on Jan. 1, 2025.
Frisk's Reju opens its first textile regeneration center
The French textile regeneration specialist launched its first textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Frankfurt, Germany, targeting polyester waste recycling.
JD Sports interims beat forecasts but Nike woes worry investors
JD Sports posts a better-than-expected profit increase, maintaining growth plans despite volatile conditions and Nike’s revenue decline.
Nike’s FY25 gets off on the wrong foot, with Hill ready to lead the climb back
With sales and income down for Q1, the American giant will strive to spur growth through innovation.
Well-known brand-name products surface on Shein
Major brands face scrutiny as their products appear on Shein, sparking environmental and ethical concerns.
Nike has a new CEO
The Board and John Donahoe have decided that Donahoe will retire from his role as President and CEO from Nike.
Adidas to close offices of sports app developer Runtastic in Austria
The closure affects 170 employees as part of the German company’s strategic shift to centralize digital operations.
All For Padel keen on the US
The Adidas license holder for padel will be launching a pickleball collection.
Foot Locker starts 50th anniversary by striking the NYSE opening bell
Foot Locker turns 50 and celebrates all through the month of September.
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