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.


Global Sportswear Brands Making a Play for Women
With an eye on the growing women’s market, historically male-oriented sportswear brands are making changes to their strategy.

Global Sportswear Brands Making a Play for Women
With an eye on the growing women’s market, historically male-oriented sportswear brands are making changes to their strategy.

Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.

Social Goods | The Exploitation of Influencers, the Appeal of Genderless Fashion
This week, why becoming an influencer is the new unpaid internship, and the blurring of gender boundaries in fashion.

Under Armour Chief Executive Resigns From President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Kevin Plank is the second executive to leave the council on Monday, following widespread disapproval of President Trump’s response to violent protests led by white supremacists over the weekend in Charlottesville.

Under Armour Chief Executive Resigns From President Trump’s American Manufacturing Council
Kevin Plank is the second executive to leave the council on Monday, following widespread disapproval of President Trump’s response to violent protests led by white supremacists over the weekend in Charlottesville.

Under Armour Sneakers Have Lost Their Traction
The sportswear brand reported a 2 percent decline, to $237 million, in footwear revenue for the quarter, compared with a 58 percent jump over the same period in 2016.

Under Armour Sneakers Have Lost Their Traction
The sportswear brand reported a 2 percent decline, to $237 million, in footwear revenue for the quarter, compared with a 58 percent jump over the same period in 2016.

Under Armour Stock Slumps as Brand Plans Restructuring
Citing sluggish results in North America, the athletic brand trimmed the lower end of its guidance by two percentage points. That helped send the stock on its worst tumble in six months.

Under Armour Stock Slumps as Brand Plans Restructuring
Citing sluggish results in North America, the athletic brand trimmed the lower end of its guidance by two percentage points. That helped send the stock on its worst tumble in six months.

Power Moves | Pal Zileri Names Creative Director, Condé Nast Britain Appoints Chief Digital Officer
This week, Pal Zileri appoints Rocco Iannone as its new creative director, while Condé Nast Britain names Simon Gresham Jones chief digital officer.

Power Moves | Pal Zileri Names Creative Director, Condé Nast Britain Appoints Chief Digital Officer
This week, Pal Zileri appoints Rocco Iannone as its new creative director, while Condé Nast Britain names Simon Gresham Jones chief digital officer.

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021
This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021
This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.

How Under Armour Lost its Swagger
Growth has slowed for Under Armour in the face of aggressive competition from Nike and Adidas, alongside weak demand for its shoes.

How Under Armour Lost its Swagger
Growth has slowed for Under Armour in the face of aggressive competition from Nike and Adidas, alongside weak demand for its shoes.

Under Armour Surges After Posting Smaller Than Expected Loss
The company posted a smaller loss than expected, renewing optimism that the athletic brand can pull out of its current slump.

Under Armour Surges After Posting Smaller Than Expected Loss
The company posted a smaller loss than expected, renewing optimism that the athletic brand can pull out of its current slump.

Under Armour Braces For First Loss Since IPO
The sportswear company is poised to report its first quarterly loss since going public in 2005, a setback for a high-flying growth firm that’s already had a tumultuous start to the year.

Under Armour Braces For First Loss Since IPO
The sportswear company is poised to report its first quarterly loss since going public in 2005, a setback for a high-flying growth firm that’s already had a tumultuous start to the year.
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