Sportswear
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
JD Sports appoints first Global Managing Director
The UK-based retailer has appointed Michael Armstrong to the newly-created role of Global Managing Director. He is expected to further help drive the group's growth
Decathlon launches UK's first rental service
The sporting goods retailer has launched a rental service across all UK stores to allow its customers to stay active, overcoming barriers such as price or even lack of storage
Nike names new Chief Communications Officer
The US-based company has announced that KeJuan Wilkins will become its new Executive Vice President, Chief Communications Officer (CCO), succeeding Nigel Powell, who will retire this summer
Nike reports sales increase
As it continues to clear out its excess inventory, the US-based sportswear giant reported that its revenue increased by 14% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, year-over-year
adidas extends CFO's contract
The German-based company has announced that Chief Financial Officer Harm Ohlmeyer will remain in the role until the beginning of 2028. Changes to its executive board were also made
adidas posts weak fourth quarter
The company swung to loss in the last quarter of 2022 and saw its annual profit fall by 83%, reflecting the impact of a poor performance in China and the end of the Yeezy partnership
Puma hits record full year sales
The company achieved record annual sales and EBIT in 2022. Still, it warned on the challenges ahead due to “a high degree of geopolitical, macroeconomic and commercial uncertainty”
Foot Locker names interim CFO
In addition to his current duties as Senior Vice President of investor relations and financial planning and analysis, Robert Higginbotham will undertake the role of interim CFO of Foot Locker
Sportswear brand Castore plans to secure capital injection
The Manchester-based sportwear brand is working with the multinational investment bank Rothschild to raise around 200 million US dollars to fund its expansion
Under Armour appoints new board members
The US-based company has appointed Carolyn Everson and Patrick Whitesell as members of its Board of Directors. Moreover, long-time member Harvey Sanders will step down from the Board on the 31st of March
Under Armour announces third quarter results
The Baltimore-based company reported revenue growth of 3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, reaching 1.6 billion US dollars, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year
Columbia Sportswear announces full year results
The US-based company reported a net sales increase of 11% in 2022 over the prior year. But, amid supply chain constraints, net income in the same period declined by 12% year-over-year
adidas launches new label
The company has announced the launch of its first new label in five decades, adidas Sportswear, "for everyday movements and occasions", which will be available from the 9th of February 2023
Puma named Global Top Employer in 2023
The German-based sports company has been named global Top Employer 2023 by the Top Employers Institute, receiving also the award for four regions and twenty-two countries-
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