Latest News – Page 4
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ArticleVF Corp. aims for accelerated sales growth at The North Face, Timberland
VF Corp revealed better-than-expected financial results.
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ArticleAdidas confirms guidance as Q2 sales fall short, tariff costs set to grow
Adidas highlights “elevated uncertainty” due to two different effects.
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ArticleA look at US retail and retailers
A survey ranks the ten best retailers and best apparel retailers in the US.
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ArticleStarvie joins the GSIC
Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC), a non-profit founded in 2015, has a new member in Spanish Starvie.
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ArticleWhy sports brands are investing in critical infrastructure
Sports infrastructure is not only a foundation of physical activity, health equity and community, but the future of the sports industry itself.
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ArticleWFSGI: 'Physical Inactivity costs $300bn by 2030' - Industry steps up with unified action plan
The global sporting goods industry launched the first-ever Sporting Goods ”Physical Activity Impact Report: Moving the World Towards an Active Future”.
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ArticleWomen’s football is all the rage – here’s why (and how) brands should get on board
With unprecedented attendance, surging digital engagement and a fanbase that values purpose over hype, women’s football is no longer playing second fiddle. Savvy brands are seizing the moment.
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ArticleMovement for everyone: How sports brands are breaking down barriers and getting people moving
Outdoor brands are making movement more accessible. Through inclusive events, community formats, and smart, purpose-driven strategy.
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ArticleAs ‘Win Now’ strategy gains traction, Nike’s Q4 FY25 likely hits a low
At FY end, Nike’s inventories were essentially flat at $7,489 million versus $7,519 million a year earlier. Despite the dreadful numbers, Nike shares increased 9.6 percent in after-hours trading.
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ArticleSignature shoes are different these days, but they still matter
Signature shoes have evolved, but they still matter. As the Air Jordan celebrates 40 years, we explore how the market is changing with new players and storytelling.
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ArticleFoot Locker reports Q1 loss as ‘soft’ Europe drags down comparable sales
Two weeks after entering into a definitive merger agreement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker formally reported results for the period ended May 3.
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ArticleAsics and Adidas stop using kangaroo leather, but what’s next?
After Puma, Nike and New Balance stopped using kangaroo leather, Adidas and Asics have now communicated that 2025 will be the final year the material will be used in the production of football cleats.
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ArticleTopsports International’s FY operating profit sinks by 43%
Topsports’ annual operating profit slipped by 43 percent to 1,529.7-million-yuan renminbi (€194.8m).
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ArticleSmall brand, big stride: Tapping into the power of running clubs
It’s no secret that brands love running clubs for brand activation. Here’s how to join the fun.
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ArticleGrupo SBF’s adjusted Ebitda slips by 4.9 percent in Q1
The Brazilian group said it was pleased with the performance of its Centauro group in Q1.
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ArticleAmid ongoing challenges, Under Armour is working to reshape business
The group now focusing on elevated products, storytelling, better distribution, and a refined operating model.
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ArticleVulcabras’ Q1 results bolstered by athletic footwear
The Brazilian footwear group reported a 19.5 percent increase in Q1 net income to 106.1 million Brazilian reais (€16.5m).
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ArticleNike keeps changing management, Amy Montagne new President
Four people are involved as Nike continues to make strategic changes to its Senior Leadership Team, and one loyal servant is set to retire.
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ArticleColumbia pulls FY25 guidance on market uncertainty
In Q1, ended March 31, the company reported 4.1 percent operating income growth to $46.5 million.
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ArticleStrong Adidas results tempered by potential tariff impact
Operating income for the German brand rose by 82 percent to €610 million from €336 million in the period ended March 31.