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Kevin Plank

Founder & Chief Executive, Under Armour

The US entrepreneur has built one of the world's most successful sportswear companies, which surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue in 15 years.

Kevin Plank
Retail

Under Armour Now Makes Spacesuits. Is That Good Business?

The US-based sportswear brand has partnered with Virgin Group on a new collection of spacesuits.

Retail

Under Armour Now Makes Spacesuits. Is That Good Business?

The US-based sportswear brand has partnered with Virgin Group on a new collection of spacesuits.


Retail

Under Armour Tops Profit Estimates After Decluttering Spree

Shrinking inventory by cutting underperforming products has been key to the sportswear brand's restructuring efforts.

Retail

Under Armour Tops Profit Estimates After Decluttering Spree

Shrinking inventory by cutting underperforming products has been key to the sportswear brand's restructuring efforts.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Li & Fung Names Chief Digital Officer, Clarins Announces New President

This week, Li & Fung fills the newly created role of chief digital officer, while Clarins names its new president.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Li & Fung Names Chief Digital Officer, Clarins Announces New President

This week, Li & Fung fills the newly created role of chief digital officer, while Clarins names its new president.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Bans Strip Club Expenses in #MeToo Reckoning

The company promises culture reform among criticism of demeaning and inappropriate workplace practices.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Bans Strip Club Expenses in #MeToo Reckoning

The company promises culture reform among criticism of demeaning and inappropriate workplace practices.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Sales Top Expectations

North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Sales Top Expectations

North American sales grew for the first time in a year, helping drive revenue at the athleticwear maker that topped analysts’ estimates and sending shares up by 7.4 percent.


Financial Markets

Under Armour's Global Push Helps Ease Slump at Home

The athletic-wear company reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped projections, led by a 47 percent increase in sales outside North America.

Financial Markets

Under Armour's Global Push Helps Ease Slump at Home

The athletic-wear company reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped projections, led by a 47 percent increase in sales outside North America.


Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.

Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.


News & Analysis

The Trouble With Under Armour

Amid declining sales and structural changes, the sportswear company continues to face desirability issues and increasing competition.

News & Analysis

The Trouble With Under Armour

Amid declining sales and structural changes, the sportswear company continues to face desirability issues and increasing competition.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Cuts Full-Year Forecast, Shares Fall 17 Percent

Revenue in the third quarter missed analysts’ estimates by about $70 million, leading the company to slash its full-year forecasts yet again.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Cuts Full-Year Forecast, Shares Fall 17 Percent

Revenue in the third quarter missed analysts’ estimates by about $70 million, leading the company to slash its full-year forecasts yet again.


News & Analysis

As Sales Struggle, Under Armour's Kip Fulks Takes Sabbatical

The co-founder is taking a leave of absence while the struggling sportswear company reportedly considers exiting categories such as tennis and fishing.

News & Analysis

As Sales Struggle, Under Armour's Kip Fulks Takes Sabbatical

The co-founder is taking a leave of absence while the struggling sportswear company reportedly considers exiting categories such as tennis and fishing.


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