World Footwear

Sportswear

adidas poised to report the highest profit in three years

Jul 12, 2024 / Germany
The sportswear company is expected to post strong sales and its highest profit margin in three years in the second quarter, according to analysts. The forecast comes amid recent struggles at rival Nike

Foot Locker relaunches FLX Rewards programme

Jul 3, 2024 / United States
As part of its Lace Up Plan, the US-based sportswear retailer has launched an enhanced FLX Rewards programme to transform the shopping experience for customers. A revamped mobile app will also follow

Nike announces fourth quarter and full year results

Jul 1, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has announced modest results for the fourth quarter and the full year, as it seeks to position itself for profitable growth in the long term

Puma names new Vice President Direct-to-Consumer

Jun 27, 2024 / Germany
The German-based sportswear company has named Erik Janshen as Vice President of the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business. He joins Puma from PVH Corp

Decathlon UK posts loss as it invests in transformation plan

Jun 21, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK arm of the French-based retailer posted a 2 million British pounds (2.4m euros) loss in 2023, after investing 10 million British pounds (11.8m euros) in transformation initiatives

JD Sports announces full year results

Jun 11, 2024 / United Kingdom
The UK-based sportswear retailer has announced its unaudited results for the year 2024, highlighting a strong revenue performance despite a challenging macro environment

Nike job cuts reach Europe

Jun 7, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant has cut jobs at its European headquarters in the city of Hilversum, just outside Amsterdam, as part of a multi-year cost-cutting plan, said Bloomberg

ABG confirms the acquisition of Champion

Jun 6, 2024 / United States
Authentic Brands Group has further expanded its portfolio by signing a definitive agreement to acquire the Champion Athleticwear brand and business from HanesBrands

Foot Locker reiterates full year outlook

Jun 5, 2024 / United States
Amid its turnaround plan, the US-based sports retailer reported “solid” first quarter results, in line with previous expectations, thus reaffirming its outlook for the full year 2024

Dick’s Sporting Goods raises full year outlook

Jun 4, 2024 / United States
The US-based sporting goods retailer has started the fiscal year on a positive note, with first quarter sales up by 6.2% over the same period of last year. As a result, it has raised its full year outlook

On reports strong first quarter

May 27, 2024 / Switzerland
The sportswear company has reported a strong start to 2024, with a first quarter revenue and net income growth of 20.9% and 106.6%, respectively, as compared to the same period of last year

Puma reaffirms full-year outlook despite soft start

May 15, 2024 / Germany
Despite a sluggish start to the year, with a sales growth of 0.5% year-over-year on a currency-adjusted basis, the German-based sportswear giant has maintained its full-year 2024 outlook

Brooks Running delivers record quarterly revenue

May 14, 2024 / United States
The Seattle-based company has posted “the highest quarterly results” in its history, with first quarter revenue up by 9% on the same period of last year. E-commerce business grew by 22% year-over-year

adidas surprises in the first quarter

May 3, 2024 / Germany
The German-based company had a strong start to the year, beating expectations for sales, gross margin and operating profit. This performance appears to mark a turnaround for adidas after a tough 2023

Nike to cut 740 jobs at Oregon headquarters

May 1, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear giant is planning to cut over 700 employees at its world headquarters in Oregon by June. This is the second phase of the layouts announced in February
Page 5 of 20