Under Armour
This coverage examines Under Armour’s presence and strategy in the UK retail market. Reporting includes store openings and closures, product launches, marketing campaigns, sponsorships, and leadership changes — all analysed for their impact on brand growth, market share, and positioning within the competitive sportswear and athleisure segments. The content supports decision-making for retail managers, brand executives, and professionals overseeing sports and lifestyle retail operations.
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Mar- 2023 -15 MarchShopping Centres
Liverpool One hails sales performance
Grosvenor has revealed that Liverpool One has “bucked national trends” since the start of 2023, with a 16.5% uplift in sales compared with the same period in 2022. The year-on-year rise outperforms the national picture, with an average increase of 5.2% in sales being recorded across the country according to…
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Feb- 2023 -9 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Under Armour unveils ambitious UK expansion plans
Under Armour will open three new brand-owned stores in key cities throughout the UK over the next couple of months, following what it called “significant growth and consumer demand in the market”. The stores are part of Under Armour’s overall strategy to strengthen its direct-to-consumer channel, a key element of…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Under Armour appoints new CEO
Sportswear brand Under Armour has announced the appointment of Stephanie Linnartz as its CEO and president. Linnartz is currently the president of Marriott International where she is responsible for a portfolio of nearly 8,200 properties across 138 countries. She is also a member of Home Depot’s board of directors, and…
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Nov- 2022 -4 NovemberHigh Street
Under Armour lowers sales outlook amid ‘challenging environment’
Under Armour has lowered its sales outlook despite seeing its revenues increase 2% to $1.6bn (£1.4bn) in the second quarter of 2022 ending September 30. Wholesale revenue increased 4% to $948m (£844m) and direct-to-consumer revenue decreased 4% to $577m (£514m) dollars due to a 9% decline in owned and operated…
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Sep- 2022 -8 SeptemberShopping Centres
JD Sports to open new store in Birmingham’s Bullring centre
JD Sports is set to double its presence in Bullring and Grand Central, Birmingham, as it looks to drive customer engagement through events, pop-ups and collaborations. Hammerson, a real estate investment firm, said the expansion is a “clear signal of the destination’s strength as well as a firm commitment to…
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Jun- 2022 -24 JuneClothing & Shoes
Original Factory Shop mulls sale amid bid offers
The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is reportedly mulling a sale after the discount retailer was approached with a “number” of takeover offers, according to Sky News. According to the publication, Duke Street, which has owned TOFS since 2007, has now instructed Deloitte to help it explore a potential takeover deal.…
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May- 2022 -19 MaySport & Leisure
Under Armour CEO to step down
Under Armour has announced that Patrik Frisk is to step down as president and CEO and as a member of the board of directors, effective June 1, 2022. Under Armour said its board has initiated a “comprehensive internal and external search” process to identify a permanent President and CEO. Until…
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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberNews
Under Armour appoints new chief consumer officer
Under Armour has announced the appointment of Massimo Baratto to the role of executive vice president, chief consumer officer, effective 1 November 2021. Since joining Under Armour in 2018, Baratto has served as managing director of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. It revealed Baratti will oversee…
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Sep- 2018 -17 SeptemberAdvice
Is it time to blow up your business model and switch to DTC?
Retail is in the middle of the most significant reinvention that we’ve ever seen. What it means to be a retailer is evolving, and has been ever since the introduction of ecommerce. Mobile technology and social networks are changing the way people shop, and influencing consumer expectations in every aspect…
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