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Nike shuffles leadership structure

May 14, 2025 / United States
Following Heidi O’Neill’s retirement from her role overseeing consumer, product and brand, the leadership will be divided into three areas. Amy Montagne has been promoted to President of the Nike brand

Tapestry raises full year outlook

May 14, 2025 / United States
The owner of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman (whose sale is expected to be finalised in the summer) has reported strong performance in the first quarter, raising the outlook for the full year

Grendene gets off to a positive start in 2025

May 14, 2025 / Brazil
The owner of the Melissa and Ipanema brands posted a positive performance in the first quarter, driven by strong foreign market sales. The company is monitoring the situation with US tariffs, looking for new opportunities

Columbia Sportswear announces first quarter results, withdraws full year outlook

May 13, 2025 / United States
The US-based company reported a satisfactory performance in the first quarter, with growth in all markets except the US and Canada. However, due to uncertainty from global trade policies, it has withdrawn its full year outlook

Puma profits dip in the first quarter

May 13, 2025 / Germany
The sportswear company reported a subdued performance in the first quarter, with the adjusted operating profit falling by more than 50% year-on-year due to lower gross profit margins and rising operating expenses

Crocs withdraws full year outlook amid volatile macroeconomic environment

May 9, 2025 / United States
The US-based company, best known for its clogs, has reported “better-than-expected” fist quarter results. However, due to the current macroeconomic environment, it has decided to withdraw its full year outlook

Steve Madden posts modest first quarter and signals cautious approach to the year

May 9, 2025 / United States
The US-based company has reported a modest first quarter performance, withdrawing its full year outlook due to macroeconomic uncertainty surrounding the impact of Trump’s new tariffs. Kurt Geiger acquisition completed

Rocky Brands kicks off 2025 with solid results

May 8, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company has reported a strong first quarter and maintained its full year net sales guidance, as it prepares to raise prices due to tariffs

Zalando reiterates full year guidance

May 8, 2025 / Germany
The fashion online retailer has reported a strong first quarter with growth in revenue and profits. As a result, it has confirmed its full year outlook despite the challenging macroeconomic environment

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May 7, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
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Skechers to be acquired by 3G Capital

May 7, 2025 / United States
The US-based sneaker company has agreed to be taken private by the investment firm 3G Capital in a deal worth 9.42 billion US dollars after nearly three decades as a public company

Strong first quarter for the Prada group

May 7, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based luxury group reported a strong first quarter, with growth in all regions despite a complex macro environment. The Miu Miu brand continues to thrive

adidas reports strong first quarter but CEO warns of tariff impact ahead

Apr 30, 2025 / Germany
The German sportswear company has reported a 13% increase in sales in the first quarter, as compared to the same period last year. However, CEO Bjørn Gulden warned of the impact of tariffs ahead

Skechers announces first quarter results

Apr 29, 2025 / United States
The US-based sneaker company has reported a solid start to the current year, with sales up by 7.1% on the same period last year. However, due to macroeconomic uncertainty, it will not be issuing full year guidance

Intersport appoints new CEO

Apr 24, 2025 / Switzerland
The Switzerland-based sporting goods retailer announced that it has appointed Tom Foley as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective from the 1st of July 2025
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