Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
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News & Analysis
Adidas Placates Shareholders With $1.9 Billion Buyback
BAVARIA, Germany — Adidas AG placated investors who have sent its shares down 35 percent this year, saying it plans to buy back as much as 1.5
Adidas Placates Shareholders With $1.9 Billion Buyback
BAVARIA, Germany — Adidas AG placated investors who have sent its shares down 35 percent this year, saying it plans to buy back as much as 1.5
News & Analysis
Adidas Looks To Boost US Growth Amid Poor Sales
Beset by plummeting golf sales, a sidelined basketball star and weakness at its sneaker maker Reebok, Adidas AG is struggling to increase revenue in the U.S. amid the dominance of Nike Inc. and growth of upstart rival Under Armour Inc.
Adidas Looks To Boost US Growth Amid Poor Sales
Beset by plummeting golf sales, a sidelined basketball star and weakness at its sneaker maker Reebok, Adidas AG is struggling to increase revenue in the U.S. amid the dominance of Nike Inc. and growth of upstart rival Under Armour Inc.
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World Cup Boosts Nike Sales
Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting-goods maker, posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates after the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament boosted sales.
World Cup Boosts Nike Sales
Nike Inc., the world’s largest sporting-goods maker, posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts’ estimates after the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament boosted sales.
Marketing
Adidas' Ongoing Uphill Battle Against Nike's Cool Factor
Sportswear firm Adidas probably thought it had hit the marketing jackpot when Adidas-sponsored Germany beat Adidas-sponsored Argentina to win the Adidas-sponsored World Cup. But arch rival Nike may have stolen much of its soccer branding thunder.
Adidas' Ongoing Uphill Battle Against Nike's Cool Factor
Sportswear firm Adidas probably thought it had hit the marketing jackpot when Adidas-sponsored Germany beat Adidas-sponsored Argentina to win the Adidas-sponsored World Cup. But arch rival Nike may have stolen much of its soccer branding thunder.
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Adidas Cuts 2014 Margin Forecast as North America Sales Decline
FRANKFURT, Germany — Adidas AG, the world's No. 2 sports gear maker, cut its profitability forecast for 2014 by 2 percentage points after first-half
Adidas Cuts 2014 Margin Forecast as North America Sales Decline
FRANKFURT, Germany — Adidas AG, the world's No. 2 sports gear maker, cut its profitability forecast for 2014 by 2 percentage points after first-half
Technology
Nike CEO Expects Football Sales to Keep Soaring
BERLIN, Germany — U.S. sportswear maker Nike Inc, battling Adidas AG to be the world's biggest soccer brand, expects kit sales to keep growing fast
Nike CEO Expects Football Sales to Keep Soaring
BERLIN, Germany — U.S. sportswear maker Nike Inc, battling Adidas AG to be the world's biggest soccer brand, expects kit sales to keep growing fast
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Havaianas Draws World Cup Demand Without FIFA
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Ask Ingmar Korstanje, a tourist arriving in Brazil this week from the U.S., about the official 2014 World Cup flip-flop
Havaianas Draws World Cup Demand Without FIFA
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Ask Ingmar Korstanje, a tourist arriving in Brazil this week from the U.S., about the official 2014 World Cup flip-flop
News & Analysis
Introducing Mr. Porter, Making room for new talent, Football in fashion, Asos' record sales, Britain's got talent
Net-a-Porter announces first menswear site (Telegraph) "The Net-a-Porter group has announced the launch of a dedicated menswear site - the first
Introducing Mr. Porter, Making room for new talent, Football in fashion, Asos' record sales, Britain's got talent
Net-a-Porter announces first menswear site (Telegraph) "The Net-a-Porter group has announced the launch of a dedicated menswear site - the first
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.