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Nike announces fourth quarter and full year results

Jun 30, 2022 / United States
The US-based company posted full year revenue growth despite the impact of COVID-19-related disruptions in China and higher freight and logistics costs in the fourth quarter performance

Fleet Feet to acquire Marathon Sports

Jun 29, 2022 / United States
The US franchisor of locally owned and operated running stores announced that it will acquire the New England-based running retailer Marathon Sports and its soundRunner and Runner's Alley brands

Nike to fully exit Russia

Jun 28, 2022 / United States
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the US-based sportswear giant halted operations in the country. But now has decided to leave the Russian marketplace for good

Balmain partners with digital artist Jeff Cole

Jun 23, 2022 / France
The French house is teaming up with the artist on the launch of exclusive artwork for the Balmain Unicorn sneaker. Balmain is yet another luxury brand to explore the metaverse

JD Sports doubles profit

Jun 22, 2022 / United Kingdom
The retailer posted a record profit before tax and exceptional items in fiscal 2022, as well as revenue growth of 38%, year-over-year, reaching 8.56 billion British pounds (9.95 billion euros)

Gap and Athleta invest in the footwear and apparel start-up Saysh

Jun 21, 2022 / United States
The San Francisco-based apparel retailer invested 1 million USD in the footwear brand founded by the Olympic medallist Allyson Felix and her brother and business partner Wes Felix

lululemon's footwear launch exceeds expectations

Jun 16, 2022 / Canada
The performance apparel company reported in a call with investors that demand for the new products in the first quarter “far exceeded” the company’s expectations and outweighed supply

ABL Group acquires sneaker brands Tonakai

Jun 15, 2022 / Italy
The Italian producer of leather goods, owner of the Rebelle handbag brand, has acquired 80% of Tonakai, the fashion sneaker brand founded by Francesco Renna

Columbia Sportswear names Senior VP, Omni Planning and Fulfilment

Jun 14, 2022 / United States
The US-based sportswear company announced the appointment of François Guillon to the role of Senior Vice President, Omni Planning and Fulfilment. He joins the company from Tiffany & Co

The Athlete’s Foot owner acquires Shoe City

Jun 13, 2022 / United States
Arklyz announced it is acquiring the Baltimore-based retailer Shoe City and its associated online platform - ycmc.com. With this acquisition, Arklyz expands its portfolio with another Athletic Speciality Footwear & Streetwear Lifestyle Retail Chain

Foot Locker appoints first Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

Jun 7, 2022 / United States
The US-based footwear retailer named Neil Bansal to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer

Pou Chen posts net profit decline

Jun 6, 2022 / Taiwan
The Taiwanese manufacturer of branded sports footwear reported a drop of 26.1% in net profit in the first quarter of 2022 due to fewer investment gains from its Nan Shan Life Insurance unit

Reebok teams up with Zappos to launch adaptative footwear line

Jun 1, 2022 / United States
The Reebok Fit to Fit collection provides styles that include features that help people with disabilities to gain more independence. The goal is to enhance everyone’s quality of life

Dick's Sporting Goods posts sales decline

Jun 1, 2022 / United States
The sporting goods retailer posted a comparable store sales drop of 8.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 over the same period last year, but remains optimistic about its long-term strategy

JD Sports Chairman steps down

May 31, 2022 / United Kingdom
The UK-based retailer has announced that the Executive Chairman Peter Cowgill, who has been leading the company since 2004, will stand down effective immediately
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