Under Armour first-quarter beats on strong sales
Under Armour Inc reported first-quarter earnings that beat market estimates, as the athletic apparel and footwear maker introduced new styles to drive sales.
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Perry Ellis International strengthens partnership with Callaway Golf
As was announced in March with the publication of its annual results, Perry Ellis International is re-focusing on golf-wear and expanding its distribution agreement with Callaway Golf.
Asics strengthens its position in Europe with Oxford Street flagship store
Asics will open its London flagship store on Oxford Street, one of the English capital’s busiest thoroughfares, during the Olympic Games this summer – following on from another store...
JD Sports profit falls, margins remain under pressure
JD Sports Fashion reported a 14 percent fall in full-year profit as higher costs squeezed margins, but the clothing and footwear firm said it saw signs of revival and hoped to benefit...
Video: Nike - Make it Count
Filmmaker Casey Neistat was asked by Nike to make a film about "making it count". the result was a frenetic ten-day around-the-world trip with his friend, all caught on camera.
Arab sports council boycotts Adidas over Jerusalem event
Arab youth and sports ministers on Wednesday announced their boycott of sports apparel manufacturer Adidas over the company's sponsorship of last month's Jerusalem marathon.
Coalision: Pull-In to join Orage under “Action Sport” division
Coalision and Pull-In are merging, Bernard Mariette has announced. The underwear brand will be joining Orage in its new Action Sport division, to be headed up globally by Emmanuel Lohéac.
Dick's Sporting throws UK's JJB Sports a lifeline
U.S. retailer Dick's Sporting Goods Inc is investing 20 million pounds ($31.8 million) in Britain's JJB Sports, throwing a lifeline to the loss-making UK chain and signalling...
Nike scores against Reebok in Tebow case
Nike Inc on Wednesday won its bid to stop Reebok International from making, selling and shipping apparel bearing the name and number of popular New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow.
Reebok: Nike suit over Tebow gear not a good call
Reebok says Nike Inc made a bad call by suing it over New York Jets T-shirts bearing the name and No. 15 of popular National Football League quarterback Tim Tebow.
JJB Sports confirms financing talks, shares rise
British sportswear retailer JJB Sports, which nearly collapsed last year, said it was in talks with its bank and an unnamed "potential strategic partner" to raise financing.
Altor lines up clothing firm Helly Hansen for sale
Nordic private equity firm Altor is to put its outdoor clothing brand Helly Hansen up for sale next week, a sale likely to attract bids from a number of major retail firms, people...
"Tebow-Mania" in New York produces a lawsuit
When Reebok introduced a green New York Jets T-shirt with the number 15 and star National Football League quarterback Tim Tebow's name on it last week, Nike Inc says its rival was...
Puma opens the doors to PumaVision Headquarters
Puma has opened the doors to PumaVision, its new German headquarters in Herzogenaurach. The new complex embodies two of the brand’s main ambitions: to reduce its environmental impact and...
Nike sees strong demand, better margins in spring
Nike Inc headed into the spring quarter with strong demand and improving margin trends, as the top sportswear retailer forecast a strong year with plans to cash in on the Olympics.