Companies
Prada posts strong first quarter performance
The Italian-based luxury group started 2023 with revenue growth of 22% in the first quarter, year-over-year, driven by the high desirability of both Prada and Miu Miu brands
Aldo Group signs licencing deal with Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has signed a long-term licensing agreement with the Aldo Group for handling Ted Baker footwear, handbags and small leather goods business
Columbia Sportswear earnings decline
The US-based company reported a net sales increase of 8% in the first quarter of 2023, but a net income decrease of 31%, as compared to the same period of last year
Under Armour reports solid fourth quarter
The US-based company posted profits in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, on a comparable basis to the same period of fiscal 2022, and delivered full-year revenue and earnings in line with the previous outlook
JD Sports set to purchase Groupe Courir
The UK-based retailer announced that it plans to acquire the French Groupe Courir for an enterprise value of 520 million euros as part of the previously outlined growth strategy
Hugo Boss raises full year outlook
The German-based fashion group has raised its forecast for the current financial year on the back of strong results recorded in the first quarter of 2023, in which its sales rose by 25% year-on-year
Alpargatas posts a decline in revenue and profits
The Brazilian owner of Havaianas announced that it is looking to increase efficiency after posting a decline in revenue and profits in the first quarter of 2023. The company's CEO has resigned
Foot Locker names former Nike executive to lead WSS brand
The US-based retailer has appointed Blanca Gonzalez to the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager of its WSS banner, effective 15th of May
Skechers to acquire its Scandinavian distributor
The US-based footwear company announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase its existing Scandinavian distributor, Sports Connection Holding ApS
Yue Yuen to invest 276 million USD in a factory in India
The Hong Kong-based group has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the government of the state of Tamil Nadu to build a manufacturing facility in India
Gap to cut about 1 800 jobs
The US-based apparel company will lay off about 1 800 jobs to streamline operations and cut costs, thus joining the list of US companies that have been downsizing over the past months
Primark posts strong first half
The fashion retailer, owned by Associated British Foods, reported that in the 24 weeks to March 2023, its revenue increased by 19%, as compared to the same period last year
Skechers announces first quarter results
The US-based footwear company has reported record sales of 2.00 billion US dollars in the first quarter of 2023, up by 10% as compared to the same period of the previous year
JD Sports appoints two non-executive directors
The UK-based retailer has announced that Angela Luger and Darren Shapland will become the newest company's non-executive directors, effective as of the 1st of June
Puma reports solid performance
The German-based sportswear company posted double-digit growth of 14.4% in the first quarter of 2023, year-over-year, with a noteworthy performance of its direct-to-consumer channel-
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