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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.
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VF Corp. optimistic that EMEA will spearhead Vans’ turnaround
Based on the latest results, the group firmly believes that its flagging Vans segment will recover.
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Frasers calls FY24 ‘a breakout year’ for future growth
Frasers Group, citing its strengthened brand partnerships and the ongoing execution of its “Elevation Strategy,” is eying £575–£625 million in annual adjusted profit before tax for the current fiscal year ending in April 2025.
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Driven by purpose: the social impact of sport
Sport is a powerful force for positive social change, promoting inclusion, teamwork, and mental wellbeing. From grassroots initiatives to global campaigns, leading brands like Nike, Puma, and Adidas are using their platforms to foster community, support equality, and champion important social causes.
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Retail, Other Brands lead Topsports International in FY
The Chinese group achieved year-over-year sales lifts from both its retail business and Other Brands segment (Puma, Converse, Asics, and Hoka among others) to help it realize overall FY revenue growth of 6.9 percent to 28,933.2 yuan renminbi (€3.74b) for the 12 months ended Feb. 29. Annual operating profit grew ...
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VF Corp. fails to deliver yet again, stock tumbles nearly 12%
VF Corp. failed to exceed consensus estimates for quarterly sales and profit for a fourth consecutive quarter. The latest bad news for the parent of The North Face, Vans, Timberland and Dickies, among others, sent VF’s shares down 11.7 percent in after-market trading yesterday. The stock has fallen 34 percent ...
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VF Corp. plans to open 300 stores in expansion strategy
VF Corp. is restructuring its distribution strategy to tap into underexploited markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Expanding its existing partnership with retail conglomerate GMG, VF Corp. plans to open 300 stores across these regions for brands like Vans, The North Face and Timberland within ...
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JD set to open larger store at Broughton Shopping Park
JD is set to enhance its presence in Chester with the unveiling of a bigger and upgraded store at the Broughton Shopping Park this weekend. The new location promises an expanded selection of products from brands like Nike, Adidas, The North Face, and Under Armour. James Air, Director and Head ...
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The North Face, EMEA stronger in “challenging” VF quarter
VF Corp. may not look the same in thee future. As they report disappointing Q3 results, the company has inititated a “strategic review of its brand assets”.
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Puma is the most sustainable fashion brand
Utility Bidder has unveiled its own study revealing which fashion brands are making the most significant efforts to minimize their environmental impact. According to their report, the fashion industry was responsible for 10 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions in 2022, surpassing both the aviation and freight industries. Topping ...
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VF Corp. operations impacted by cyber attack
The Vans, the North Face, and Timberland parent VF Corp. disclosed its Dec. 13 discovery of cyber attack breach on its systems in a public filing. The group, which has initiated an incident investigation with experts and been forced to shut down some systems, confirmed that that cyber attack has ...
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Infographics & Data
Sportswear websites ranked by visitor age group
Which UK sportswear retailer website gets the most visits from Gen Z? What about Millennials? And which is the most popular sportswear retailer website for those over 65? Our infographic shows how online shopping tastes change with age.
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VF Corp publishes Environmental and Social Responsibility Report 2023
Source: VF Corp Under the title “Purpose. Driven.” VF Corp has published its Environmental and Social Responsibility Report for the 2023 financial year. The comprehensive report emphasizes the key areas that VF focuses on: People, Planet and Product. Topics covered in the report include gender parity, racial ...
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Rental Revolution: Advantages, challenges, and the road ahead
Is your business ready for rentals? We look at how to overcome common concerns and obstacles and access the potential $700 billion rental market
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Goldwin, The North Face and others with protein product launch
The first items to be mass-produced with so-called Brewed Protein are hitting the market this autumn. As reported in June of this year, the Japanese biotech start-up Spiber has been working on what it calls its Biosphere Circulation Program, which ferments bio-based and biodegradable textiles and agricultural waste to yield ...
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VF Corp. slashes FY revenue guidance, reports wider Q1 loss
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face (TNF) and Vans, welcomed its new President and CEO Bracken Darrell, 12 days on the job, to his first results call by reporting a Q1 loss of $57.4 million against a loss of $55.96 million in the year-ago period on an 8 ...
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VF promotes Andreas Olsson to VP and GM EMEA for Vans brand
Source: VF Corp. Andreas Olsson VF Corp. has announced the promotion of Andreas Olsson, current Vice President of Sales at Vans for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, to VP and General Manager Vans EMEA. Olsson previously held a variety of roles at Vans and ...
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Analysis
The top sporting goods industry performers by sales and profit Q1 2023
Our 2023 Q1 Scorecard includes the revenue and profit development of 48 sporting goods companies, as well as the headlines and analysis
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VF begins operations at new distribution center in California
Colorado-based VF Corporation has launched its new distribution center in Ontario, California, employing approximately 550 people during peak periods. The new 111,500 sqm facility is VF’s largest and most efficient distribution center within the group’s worldwide network of 46 distribution centers. The center’s annual shipping capacity of 76 million units ...
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Sporting Goods 2022 – The top companies worldwide by sales and profit
Our updated 2022 Sporting Goods Scorecard brings you the industry winners, with revenue & profit development of 47 sporting goods companies.