All Under Armour articles – Page 3
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AnalysisAnalysis: Taking stock of sporting goods inventory levels
Our exclusive analysis of the inventory levels of some of the industry’s biggest brands, including how some are responding to the challenges
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Infographics & DataSporting goods company inventory levels in Q4 2022
We’ve compiled inventory levels at the top sporting goods companies in Q4 2022. Found out how they compare with 2021 and across the industry
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ArticleVulcabras’ momentum in athletic footwear persists
Vulcabras’ Ebitda increased by 47 percent to 176.6 million Brazilian reais (€40.0m) in the final period of FY22. Gross margin improved by 220 basis points to 38.3 percent from 36.1 percent as net income came in at R$214.3 million (€40.0m). Quarterly net revenues were 19.2 percent higher year-over-year to ...
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Infographics & DataAnalysis: Sporting Goods Scorecard - Q3 2022
Our Q3 Scorecard includes the revenue and profit development of 41 major sporting goods companies - benchmark yourself with the top players in the industry
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News briefsUnder Armour announces three new brand stores in Britain
After reporting 33 percent growth in the EMEA region earlier this week, U.S. brand Under Armour (UA) has announced the opening of three new brand-owned stores in the U.K. over the next few months: Liverpool ONE, Liverpool: February Battersea Power Station, London: February Stratford Westfield, London: March ...
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ArticleUnder Armour reports improved results, EMEA shines
With new President and CEO Stephanie Linnartz slated to begin her Under Armour career at month’s end, the company reported stronger third-quarter results for the period ended Dec. 31. Operating income increased by 9.9 percent to $94.7 million from $86.1 million as Ebit expanded by 37 percent to $140.4 million. ...
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News briefsUnder Armour and Volumental hope to improve shoe satisfaction
Under Armour is to beta-test a self-service version of the 3D foot scanners from Volumental in dedicated in-store, co-branded spaces. Designed for a shopper-led experience, the service will allow customers to take their own measurements and pinpoint the best-fitting model for their feet. A global rollout is planned for 2023 ...
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ArticleUnder Armour announces two new board members
Under Armour will be appointing Carolyn Everson and Patrick Whitesell to its board of directors on Feb. 1. In addition, the Baltimore-based sportswear firm has announced that longtime board member Harvey Sanders, who has served on the board since November 2004 and is currently chair of the Human Capital and ...
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ArticleA Dive into the unknown. The metaverse, NFTs and legal perspectives
The technology may be new, but it’s never too early to start thinking about protecting your brand in the metaverse. Our expert weighs in.
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ArticleGorpcore: The trend that could be bigger than athleisure
Gorpcore: the trend you may have missed and the huge potential it holds for performance brands. We explain it and evaluate its potential.
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ArticleAnalysis: Sporting Goods Industry stocks suffer double-digit market cap decline
This exclusive analysis shows the development in the market capitalization of the top 87 stock-listed sporting goods companies.
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News briefsFila reorganizes global design and creative teams
Following the global 5-year strategic plan ”Winning together” released in February this year, Fila Holdings Corp. is reorganizing key global teams, announcing a change in marketing and design leadership to strengthen the company’s organizational capabilities. The global design team is led by Torsten Hochstetter, and the new Futura innovation team ...
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News briefsFirst Under Armour store in southern Italy
Oberalp, the exclusive distributor of Under Armour in Italy, has opened an Under Armour store in Catania, Sicily, the first of the American brand in southern Italy. The new 120-square-meter store is located inside the Centro Sicilia shopping mall. The recent opening brings the number of Under Armour stores operated ...
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ArticleUnder Armour “more optimistic” about brand despite current headwinds
Under Armour has lowered its full-year revenue and operating income outlooks and continues to see short-term business climate hazards. Yet, company senior executives are confident that turnaround initiatives being undertaken over recent months will pay off in 2023 and beyond. The group has zeroed in on making the 16- to ...
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News briefsVulcabras continues gains from footwear portfolio
Vulcabras’ recurring net income rose 36 percent to 99.9 million Brazilian reais (€19.6m) from BRL 73.6 million for the period ended Sept. 30. Ebitda declined 4.8 percent to R$132.2 million (€25.9m) from R$138.9 million, as the gross margin improved to 37.7 percent from 36.1 percent. Net revenues were 24 percent ...
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Infographics & DataAnnual advertising expenses 2021
These exclusive, yearly charts shows advertising expenses for 13 major global sportswear brands for the year 2021 and their year-on-year change.
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ArticleSporting goods industry stocks down in Q3
According to SGI Europe’s quarterly study of 40 select sporting goods industry stocks, the drop was less than in Q1 (-16.25%) and Q2 (-14.79%) but marked the third consecutive quarterly decline for the segment. But the results were mixed, as the stock prices of 19 companies – led by Xtep ...
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ArticleUnder Armour releases 2021 Sustainability & Impact Report
Under Armour has released its 2021 Sustainability & Impact Report, which outlines a new sustainability framework, goals and targets. The report, aligned with the industry standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainable Accounting Standard Board (SASB), outlines 23 goals and targets in three categories: Products, Home Field, and ...
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News briefsGo Sport opens new Paris store “La Salle de Sport”
Less than one year after the acquisition of Go Sport by Hermione People & Brands for one symbolic Euro from Rallye, the company has opened its first new store in Paris. The new, 1,700-square-meter ‘La Salle de Sport’ (the gym) retail concept at Boulevard de la Madeleine in the heart ...
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ArticleAnalysis: Sporting Goods Scorecard Q2 2022 - The top performers by sales and profit
Our Scorecard includes the revenue and profit development of 43 major sporting goods companies.
