Business

Sales decline at Under Armour: Home market of North America weighs on results

Under Armour concluded fiscal year 2025 with a significant drop in sales. Nevertheless, the US sportswear manufacturer believes that it is well on its way to realigning its brand. “We are in the process of reigniting our brand relevance,” explained chief executive officer (CEO) Kevin Plank on Wednesday, when presenting the latest financial...

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AAFA, FDRA and NRF welcome US-China tariff pause, call for long-term deal

US apparel and footwear trade associations have welcomed the US and China’s 90-day pause on heightened tariffs. Yet, while the temporary agreement has somewhat calmed the waters of the two regions’ trade war, organisations are still calling for a long-term deal that will mitigate rising costs and prices. This was reflected in a statement from...

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LVMH teams up with SKEMA to strengthen luxury retail education

French luxury conglomerate LVMH is partnering with SKEMA (School of Knowledge Economy and Management) to create a new luxury retail course to be taught in the international business school’s new campus in Dubai to develop “top-tier talent for the luxury industry”. The strategic alliance aims to shape future luxury leaders with the creation of an...

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Borletti Group acquires minority stake in True Religion

Investment firm Borletti Group, founded by Maurizio Borletti and Paolo De Spirt, is strengthening its position in the fashion lifestyle market after acquiring a minority stake in American denim and casualwear brand True Religion, controlled by Acon Investments. The Borletti Group, which has more than 20 years of experience investing in premium...

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