Sportswear
On posts record annual revenue
The Switzerland-based sportswear group has surpassed the 3 billion Swiss francs (3.3 billion euros) revenue mark in 2025, thanks to strong performance across channels and regions
Puma swings to loss in 2025 following strategic reset initiatives
The Germany-based group swung to a net loss of 643.6 million in 2025 euros due to weaker sales and margin pressure following its strategic reset to streamline distribution and reduce promotions
Asics reports strong full year 2025 results
The Japan-based sportswear group ended the 2025 fiscal year with double-digit sales and profit growth, driven by strong global demand across the performance and lifestyle product categories
Footasylum CEO steps down
David Pujolar has stepped down as CEO of the UK-based footwear retailer after two years in the role. The company has initiated a search process to appoint his successor
Columbia Sportswear posts mixed fourth quarter results
The US-based outdoor company posted mixed results in the fourth quarter, with stronger demand outside the US offsetting continued weakness at home. Higher costs impacted profits
Anta Sports to acquire 29% stake in Puma
The China-based group has announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the investment firm of the Pinault family, to acquire a 29.06% stake in Puma for 1.5 billion euros
JD Sports sees improved North America performance in the fourth quarter
The UK-based sportswear retailer has reported an improvement in its largest market, North America, in the fourth quarter, with like-for-like sales returning to year-on-year growth
Under Armour announces executive leadership changes
As part of its transformation strategy, the Baltimore-based sportswear company has appointed Kara Trent as Chief Merchandising Officer and Adam Peake as President of the Americas
Nike quietly offloads its NFT business
The sportswear company finalised the sale of its virtual sneaker subsidiary, RTFKT, to an undisclosed buyer at the end of 2025, quietly marking its exit from the blockchain-based collectibles market
Footasylum to expand across the Gulf region
The UK-based retailer has partnered with Dubai-based Apparel Group in support of its first major expansion into physical retail outside the UK. This move marks the company’s entry into the Gulf market
Puma secures 608 million euros in new financing
The Germany-based company has secured additional financing in the form of a 500-million-euro bridge loan and confirmed credit lines totalling 108 million euros. The aim is to increase overall flexibility and headroom
Nike reports modest gains amid ongoing challenges
Nike has reported modest gains in the second quarter, driven by a recovery in the North American market. However, ongoing weakness in Greater China and pressure tariffs continue to weigh on its overall performance
Nike reshuffles its senior leadership team
Following the elimination of the Chief Technology Officer role, Chief Supply Chain Officer Venky Alagirisamy has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and will now oversee the technology department
JD Sports lowers full year outlook amid challenging market conditions
Despite reporting a solid performance in the third quarter, the UK-based sportswear retailer has lowered its full-year profit outlook in light of recent weak macroeconomic and consumer trends
Under Armour posts weak second quarter
Despite modest international growth and early “signs of brand momentum in North America”, the US-based sportswear group posted a weak second quarter, marked by reduced profitability-
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