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NBA and Under Armour partner to launch NBA Fit App

Jun 4, 2016 / United States
The National Basketball Association announced today the launch of its first fitness app, in partnership with the sportswear giant. It will be available for download on the App Store and Google Play

Nike with management changes

Jun 3, 2016 / United States
The US-based company announced new appointments with an aim to drive continued innovation and strong consumer connections globally

Michael Kors acquires Greater China licensee

Jun 1, 2016 / United States
The acquisition of Michael Kors (HK) Limited, the exclusive licensee of the Company in China, is now confirmed. The deal reached 500 million US dollars in cash, still subject to adjustments

Profitability above expectations at Genesco

May 27, 2016 / United States
Despite a 2% decrease in sales the company manage to consolidate profitability and to increase earnings from continuous operations

DSW reduces sales and earnings guidance

May 26, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer announced financial results for the quarter with a decrease in comparable sales. The company adjusted their guidance based on current state of the business

UCLA and Under Armour announce agreement

May 24, 2016 / United States
The University of California, Los Angeles and the sportswear giant have set up a new 15-year performance footwear and apparel agreement

Record net sales by Shoe Carnival

May 20, 2016 / United States
The US-based footwear and accessories retailer has reported results for the first quarter ended on the 30th of April. Record net sales of 260.5 million US dollars were registered

Sales at Nordstrom below expectations

May 19, 2016 / United States
The Seattle-based upscale fashion retailer confirmed that first quarter sales were not in line with expectations, impacting the set of results for the period

Nike and HP get together for 3D printing

May 18, 2016 / United States
Sportswear giant Nike continues focused on 3D printing technology with an aim to deliver innovative products and has signed a deal with information technology company HP

adidas & Under Armour reach settlement

May 18, 2016 / United States
The two sportswear giants have come to an agreement in a Patent Infringement Suit filed by the Germany-based company against the American brand and its subsidiary MapMyFitness

Toms to donate 3 million pairs of shoes

May 13, 2016 / United States
The initiative occurs integrated in the partnership with Children International and is aimed to assist kids in need

Goodyear with new line of shoes

May 12, 2016 / United States
Goodyear Licensed Products, part of the Akron-based company famous for cladding the paws of top race cars and consumer vehicles, has introduced a new line of shoes

Vans and Nintendo in collaboration

May 12, 2016 / United States
The new sneakers line is aimed at the game lovers and is part of Vans intense activity of partnerships with pop culture entities

Under Armour and Bryce Harper continue together

May 12, 2016 / United States
The Baltimore-based company has extended its partnership with Bryce Harper, one of baseball’s brightest young stars

Crocs posts revenue growth

May 11, 2016 / United States
In the first quarter, revenue increased by 6.5%, totaling 279.1 million US dollars. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 9.2% compared to similar period last year
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