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Puma to host sustainable fashion conference in London

Aug 23, 2022 / United Kingdom
The sports giant aims to discuss solutions for some of the fashion industry’s most pressing sustainability challenges such as waste, materials and climate change at a global event in September. Conference of the People will take place in London

adidas sales increase

Aug 10, 2022 / Germany
The sportswear company reported a small revenue increase in the second quarter of 2022, driven by the strong momentum in Western markets, whereas it continues to struggle in Greater China

Columbia Sportswear lowers full year outlook

Aug 9, 2022 / United States
Despite a revenue growth in the first half of the year, the US-based sportswear company has decided to cut its full year outlook based on a growing economic uncertainty environment

Under Armour announces first quarter results

Aug 9, 2022 / United States
The Baltimore-based company held its own in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, reporting a flat revenue of 1.35 billion US dollars, but is cutting its profit forecast for the full year

Puma reports highest quarterly sales ever

Jul 29, 2022 / Germany
Revenue of the sportswear giant exceeded 2 billion euros in the second quarter of 2022. Sales grew in all regions except in Greater China due to COVID-19-related lockdown measures

Asics launches first 3D printed model

Jul 27, 2022 / Japan
The Japan-based sportswear company, which is making its debut within 3D, introduced the Actibreeze 3D sandals to aid recovering athletes in the After Performance phase

JD Outdoors to open over a dozen new stores

Jul 22, 2022 / United Kingdom
The retailer's outdoors division, behind brands such as GO Outdoors, Blacks and Millets, is expanding its footprint in the UK due to a spike in demand for outdoor products

Consumer demand across mobile apps fosters Nike's growth

Jul 19, 2022 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant attributed the 18% annual revenue growth in its digital business to consumer demand across its mobile apps

JD Sports appoints new Chairman

Jul 11, 2022 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer announced that Andrew Higginson has been named Chair of the group, effective today, after a thorough search process carried out by the Board

Nike announces fourth quarter and full year results

Jun 30, 2022 / United States
The US-based company posted full year revenue growth despite the impact of COVID-19-related disruptions in China and higher freight and logistics costs in the fourth quarter performance

Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon Sports

Jun 29, 2022 / United States
The US franchisor of locally owned and operated running stores announced that it will acquire the New England-based running retailer Marathon Sports and its soundRunner and Runner's Alley brands

Nike to fully exit Russia

Jun 28, 2022 / United States
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US-based sportswear giant halted operations in the country. But now has decided to leave the Russian marketplace for good

JD Sports doubles profit

Jun 22, 2022 / United Kingdom
The retailer posted a record profit before tax and exceptional items in fiscal 2022, as well as revenue growth of 38%, year-over-year, reaching 8.56 billion British pounds (9.95 billion euros)

Gap and Athleta invest in the footwear and apparel start-up Saysh

Jun 21, 2022 / United States
The San Francisco-based apparel retailer invested 1 million USD in the footwear brand founded by the Olympic medallist Allyson Felix and her brother and business partner Wes Felix

ABL Group acquires sneaker brands Tonakai

Jun 15, 2022 / Italy
The Italian producer of leather goods, owner of the Rebelle handbag brand, has acquired 80% of Tonakai, the fashion sneaker brand founded by Francesco Renna
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