World Footwear

Under Armour

Founder of Under Armour to take on CEO role once again

Mar 15, 2024 / United States
The US-based company has appointed Kevin Plank as President and CEO, effective from the 1st of April. He will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who has been in the role for just over a year

Under Armour reinforces executive team

Jan 18, 2024 / United States
The US-based sportswear company has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Yassine Saidi as Chief Product Officer and Kara Trent as President of the Americas region

Under Armour to scale up its fibre-shed test method

Dec 15, 2023 / United States
The company has teamed up with James Heal, a precision testing solutions supplier, to make its fibre-shed test method available to the industry and to address the growing threat of microfibres and microplastics

Under Armour reports better-than-expected results

Nov 13, 2023 / United States
The US-based company posted a better-than-expected second quarter performance, but due to the challenges faced in the North American region, it decided to lower its revenue guidance for fiscal 2024

Under Armour names Gap veteran as new Chief Supply Chain Officer

Oct 18, 2023 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportswear company has named Gap veteran Shawn Curran as its new Chief Supply Chain Officer. He brings over 30 years of experience to the position

John Varvatos joins Under Armour as Chief Design Officer

Sep 8, 2023 / United States
The US-based company has appointed John Varvatos as Chief Design Officer, effective as of the 11th of September. He had been consulting for Under Armour since earlier this year

Under Armour signs sourcing deal with Hemp Black

Aug 21, 2023 / United States
The agreement between the sportswear giant and the manufacturer, involves the provision of specialty yarns treated with a patented activated carbon process, which has received certification from the Cradle-to-Cradle Institute

Under Armour reiterates its full year guidance

Aug 15, 2023 / United States
The US-based company posted a solid first quarter in fiscal 2024, stressing the performances of the international and direct-to-consumer segments, and confirmed its previous full year guidance

Under Armour confirms corporate lay-offs

Jun 23, 2023 / United States
The Baltimore-based sportswear company has cut 50 roles across several units in its corporate workforce, says Footwear News, to help reduce expenses and achieve profitability

Under Armour reports solid fourth quarter

May 11, 2023 / United States
The US-based company posted profits in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, on a comparable basis to the same period of fiscal 2022, and delivered full-year revenue and earnings in line with the previous outlook

Under Armour appoints new board members

Feb 20, 2023 / United States
The US-based company has appointed Carolyn Everson and Patrick Whitesell as members of its Board of Directors. Moreover, long-time member Harvey Sanders will step down from the Board on the 31st of March

Under Armour announces third quarter results

Feb 15, 2023 / United States
The Baltimore-based company reported revenue growth of 3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, reaching 1.6 billion US dollars, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year

Under Armour appoints new CEO

Dec 27, 2022 / United States
The Baltimore-based company has announced the appointment of the current President of Marriot International, Stephanie Linnartz, to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer

Under Armour lowers full year outlook

Nov 9, 2022 / United States
The Baltimore-based company has slightly lowered its fiscal 2023 guidance despite reporting second quarter results in line with expectations. Footwear segment was the only one to grow

Under Armour announces changes in the leadership team

Oct 7, 2022 / United States
The Baltimore-based company revealed that David Baxter will assume the role of President of the Americas' region and Mehri Shadman has been appointed Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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