Articles by Jan Schroder
Rapha opens first ‘clubhouse’ store in mainland China
British cycling apparel brand Rapha has now launched its ‘Clubhouse’ retail concept in mainland China. The opening of the new store in the economic hub of Shanghai is a “milestone” for the brand and marks “the beginning of a new era for Rapha in Asia,” the company announced in a statement on Wednesday. The ‘Clubhouse’ concept, which combines...
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On in running for record third quarter
Swiss sportswear company On Holding AG has achieved new record results in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, exceeding market expectations. Given the strong momentum, management raised its annual forecasts again on Wednesday. Revenue for the period from July to September amounted to 794.4 million Swiss francs. This represents a 24.9...
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Puma streamlines North America distribution through licensing partnership with United Legwear
German sportswear company Puma SE is implementing a new distribution model for specific product categories in North America as part of its ongoing reform efforts. On Tuesday, the company announced an extension of its long-standing licensing partnership with the US textile manufacturer United Legwear Company LLC. As part of the agreement, United...
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The Lycra Company opens second production facility in China
US fibre manufacturer The Lycra Company opened its largest spandex factory in the world in the Chinese city of Yinchuan on Friday. “This milestone underscores the company's continued investment in the Chinese market and highlights its strong commitment to building localised supply and distribution networks, as well as promoting advancements in...
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Footasylum: Mad Agency becomes distribution partner for Germany and Austria
British sportswear retailer Footasylum announced a “strategic partnership” with Cologne-based distribution agency Mad Agency on Monday. The collaboration aims to drive growth in the DACH region, according to a statement. Mad Agency will represent Footasylum's private labels as an “exclusive distribution agency” in Germany and Austria. The...
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Under Armour slips into the red in Q2
US sportswear provider Under Armour Inc. has reported expected revenue declines and losses in the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. The latest results, presented by the company on Thursday, were slightly better than management and analysts had previously forecast. In the period from July to September, Under Armour generated revenue...
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Zalando: About You acquisition boosts quarterly revenue
On Thursday, the Berlin-based online fashion retailer Zalando SE presented its results for the third quarter of the 2025 financial year. The latest figures include contributions from About You for the first time, following the completion of the competitor's acquisition in July. Group revenue increases by 26.5 percent In the period from July to...
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Pandora reports profit decline in third quarter despite sales growth
Danish jewellery company Pandora A/S continued to increase its sales in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, despite challenging conditions. Its profit, however, fell short of the previous year's level. This was announced in an interim report published by the company on Wednesday. In the period from July to September, group sales...
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Capri Holdings slips into red in second quarter
US fashion group Capri Holdings Limited slipped into the red during the second quarter of its 2025/26 financial year. The company also experienced a decline in revenue. However, the results, published on Tuesday, exceeded management's expectations. In the most recent quarter, which ended on September 27, revenue from continuing operations...
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Kontoor Brands raises full-year forecast again despite third-quarter profit decline
US apparel group Kontoor Brands Inc. has once again achieved a surprisingly strong increase in sales in the third quarter of the 2025 financial year, thanks to the acquisition of outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen. However, one-off charges led to a significant decline in profit. In light of the unexpectedly strong results, the company has raised its...
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