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.


Under Armour Acquires Apps in Bid to Become Top Fitness Tracker
Under Armour Inc., the maker of athletic clothing and gear, is acquiring the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo applications in a bid to become the world’s biggest tracker of fitness information.

Under Armour Acquires Apps in Bid to Become Top Fitness Tracker
Under Armour Inc., the maker of athletic clothing and gear, is acquiring the MyFitnessPal and Endomondo applications in a bid to become the world’s biggest tracker of fitness information.

Under Armour Shares Fall as Sales Growth Slows
BALTIMORE, United States — Under Armour Inc., the second- largest U.S. athletic-apparel maker, declined in early trading after growth slowed last

Under Armour Shares Fall as Sales Growth Slows
BALTIMORE, United States — Under Armour Inc., the second- largest U.S. athletic-apparel maker, declined in early trading after growth slowed last

'Athleisure' Trend Booms As Sweatpants Leave the Gym
An increasing number of women are sporting yoga pants and dressy sweat pants rather than jeans or slacks. And for many guys, sneakers and hoodies have become workwear.

'Athleisure' Trend Booms As Sweatpants Leave the Gym
An increasing number of women are sporting yoga pants and dressy sweat pants rather than jeans or slacks. And for many guys, sneakers and hoodies have become workwear.

Nike Channels Apple Using Apps to Hit $36 Billion Target
BEAVERTON, United States — Nike Inc. wants to be to fitness apps what Apple is to digital music and Amazon is to online books.

Nike Channels Apple Using Apps to Hit $36 Billion Target
BEAVERTON, United States — Nike Inc. wants to be to fitness apps what Apple is to digital music and Amazon is to online books.

For the Activewear Market, There’s No Way But Up
A range of retailers, from H&M to Tory Burch, are following the likes of Lululemon and Nike into the fast-expanding fashion-meets-fitness sweet spot.

For the Activewear Market, There’s No Way But Up
A range of retailers, from H&M to Tory Burch, are following the likes of Lululemon and Nike into the fast-expanding fashion-meets-fitness sweet spot.
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