Sportswear
Solid growth in 2025 for Decathlon
The France-based sports retailer has reported solid growth in sales and profitability in 2025, highlighting several achievements as well in sustainability and people-related areas
Nike’s third-quarter profit slides on tariffs and rising costs
The sportswear company has reported a 35% year-on-year decline in third-quarter profit despite flat revenue, with higher tariffs and rising costs having a negative impact on overall performance
Footasylum names Hannah Mercer as CEO
The UK-based retailer has appointed Hannah Mercer as CEO, with effect from May. She is replacing David Pujolar, who stepped down in February after serving in the role for two years
Anta Sports reports full-year revenue growth
The China-based group has reported a strong full-year 2025 performance, with revenue rising by 13.3%, supported by continued growth across its multi-brand portfolio and improvements in profitability
adidas posts record 2025 revenue
The Germany-based group has reported a record revenue in 2025, driven by double-digit growth key product categories and markets. Despite tariffs and currency headwinds, continued growth is expected ahead
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-
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