Under Armour appoints David Gibbs to board of directors
August 18, 2021 7:48 amUnder Armour has appointed Yum! Brands chief executive David Gibbs to its board of directors. Gibbs has headed up the KFC and Pizza Hut owner since... View Article
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Asics EMEA posts strong year-to-date growth
August 16, 2021 7:36 amAsics EMEA has seen its consolidated net revenue increase by 44% across all distribution channels in the year to date. In addition, its operating income has climbed... View Article
Reebok to be acquired by Authentic Brands Group
August 13, 2021 8:01 amAuthentic Brands Group has agreed to acquire the Reebok active and footwear brand from Adidas for a total consideration of up to €2.1 billion. The transaction... View Article
Levi Strauss & Co to acquire Beyond Yoga
August 9, 2021 8:01 amLevi Strauss & Co is to acquire the Beyond Yoga premium athletic and lifestyle brand. The purchase will be financed with cash and is expected to... View Article
FitPink chooses Belfast for first physical store
August 9, 2021 7:19 amThe FitPink athleisure brand has chosen Belfast’s Victoria Square for the opening of its first physical store. Owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest,... View Article
Adidas raises full year forecast
August 9, 2021 7:04 amAdidas has increased its full year outlook after revenues in its second quarter grew by 51% to €5.077 billion. The company said the uplift was driven... View Article
Mike Ashley to step down as chief executive of Frasers Group
August 5, 2021 8:03 amFrasers Group has confirmed that Mike Ashley is to step down as chief executive in its new financial year and hand the reins to Michael Murray... View Article
Poundland launches artists’ materials range
August 5, 2021 8:00 amPoundland has launched a new range of painting supplies to satisfy a growing demand from budding artists in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. It follows... View Article
Sweaty Betty acquired by Wolverine Worldwide
August 4, 2021 7:26 amWolverine Worldwide has acquired the Sweaty Betty fitness and lifestyle brand in a $410 million deal. Founded in 1998 by Tamara and Simon Hill-Norton, Sweaty Betty... View Article
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