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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
News & Analysis

Op-Ed | How Under Armour Can Kick Back at Adidas

Under Armour should follow Nike's lead and stay focused on giving customers the performance products at the heart of its brand, argues Shelly Banjo.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | How Under Armour Can Kick Back at Adidas

Under Armour should follow Nike's lead and stay focused on giving customers the performance products at the heart of its brand, argues Shelly Banjo.


Retail

Puma and Under Armour Trade Places

Puma's profits are reviving and its shares are surging — a mirror image to its similarly sized US rival, which is reeling from a sales slowdown and a stock slump.

Retail

Puma and Under Armour Trade Places

Puma's profits are reviving and its shares are surging — a mirror image to its similarly sized US rival, which is reeling from a sales slowdown and a stock slump.


News & Analysis

Under Armour CEO Responds to Criticism of Trump Praise

Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday.

News & Analysis

Under Armour CEO Responds to Criticism of Trump Praise

Kevin Plank wrote an open letter to Baltimore published as a full-page advertisement in The Baltimore Sun Wednesday.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Credit Rating Cut to Junk Amid Slowdown

S&P pointed to concerns that “margins will weaken due to intense competition in North America, a shift in growth toward less-profitable international markets and the athletic footwear segment.”

News & Analysis

Under Armour Credit Rating Cut to Junk Amid Slowdown

S&P pointed to concerns that “margins will weaken due to intense competition in North America, a shift in growth toward less-profitable international markets and the athletic footwear segment.”


News & Analysis

Under Armour Admits It's Still Not Cool Enough

Under Armour reported disappointing earnings on Tuesday, with its sales forecast falling well short of analyst estimates.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Admits It's Still Not Cool Enough

Under Armour reported disappointing earnings on Tuesday, with its sales forecast falling well short of analyst estimates.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Inks Deal to Place Logo on Front of MLB Jerseys

Under Armour Inc. struck another blow in the fight for exposure by inking a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball that will put its logo on the chest of every jersey.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Inks Deal to Place Logo on Front of MLB Jerseys

Under Armour Inc. struck another blow in the fight for exposure by inking a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball that will put its logo on the chest of every jersey.


News & Analysis

Under Armour Tops Earnings Estimates, Fueled by Overseas Growth

The company, which has its roots in football apparel, is turning to shoes and other areas to expand.

News & Analysis

Under Armour Tops Earnings Estimates, Fueled by Overseas Growth

The company, which has its roots in football apparel, is turning to shoes and other areas to expand.


News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.

News & Analysis

#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives

CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.


News & Analysis

Baltimore OKs Finance Deal For Under Armour CEO's $5.5 Billion Project

Baltimore's city council gave final approval for a $660 million public financing package to help fund a $5.5 billion project for Under Armour chief executive officer Kevin Plank's real estate company, a council spokesman said on Tuesday.

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Baltimore OKs Finance Deal For Under Armour CEO's $5.5 Billion Project

Baltimore's city council gave final approval for a $660 million public financing package to help fund a $5.5 billion project for Under Armour chief executive officer Kevin Plank's real estate company, a council spokesman said on Tuesday.


Fashion Week

Under Armour Hits the Runway With High Fashion Aim

Under Armour's new fashion line is integral to the sportswear label's efforts to go beyond sports arenas and gyms.  

Fashion Week

Under Armour Hits the Runway With High Fashion Aim

Under Armour's new fashion line is integral to the sportswear label's efforts to go beyond sports arenas and gyms.  


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