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More changes at Nike as new Converse CEO announced

US sportswear giant Nike is continuing to reshuffle its leadership team, this time with the appointment of Jared Carver as the new CEO and president at footwear label Converse. Carver has worked for the past four years as the vice president and general manager of Converse’s North America business, where he was credited with unlocking “strong...

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Nike sales increase by 14 percent in Q3

For the third quarter, revenues for Nike, Inc. increased 14 percent to 12.4 billion dollars compared to the prior year and were up 19 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Revenues for the Nike brand were 11.8 billion dollars, up 14 percent on a reported basis and up 19 percent on a currency-neutral basis, with double-digit growth in North...

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Malachai Spivey’s Human Nature Worldwide makes NYFW debut

Emerging Brooklyn-based model and self-taught designer Malachai Spivey made his New York Fashion Week debut with a presentation for his Human Nature Worldwide autumn/winter 2023 collection. Spivey, who has dressed the likes of Lil Nas X, Aleali May, and Coi Leray, presented his AW23 collection at Converse’s flagship Soho store featuring...

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Nike Q2 revenues increase by 17 percent

US sportswear giant Nike has reported revenue of 13.3 billion dollars in the second quarter of the year, up 17 percent from a year earlier, or up 27 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Revenue at the Nike brand came in at 12.7 billion dollars, up 18 percent on a reported basis and up 28 percent on a currency-neutral basis, with strong growth...

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Nike's Q1 sales up but net income declines by 22 percent

First Quarter revenues at Nike, Inc. increased 4 percent to 12.7 billion dollars compared to the prior year and were up 10 percent on a currency-neutral basis. However, gross margin decreased 220 basis points to 44.3 percent, while net income was 1.5 billion dollars, down 22 percent and diluted earnings per share were 93 cents, decreasing 20...

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Nike posts flat sales growth, earnings drop

Nike reported fourth quarter revenues were 12.2 billion dollars, down 1 percent compared to prior year and up 3 percent on a currency-neutral basis. Revenues for the Nike brand were 11.7 billion dollars, down 1 percent on a reported basis and up 3 percent on a currency-neutral basis, led by 20 percent growth in EMEA. Revenues for Converse were...

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Converse unveils playful collaboration with Peanuts

Comic strip Peanuts is continuing its fashion collaborations with a limited-edition playful footwear Converse collection for adults and kids launching globally on May 24. Converse celebrates humour and positivity with its Peanut collection that includes Converse sneakers, clothing, accessories, and customisable Chucks. The collaboration aims to...

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Nike's Q3 sales jump, dividend up by 12 percent

Nike has reported a 5 percent year-over-year increase in revenues to 10.9 billion dollars in the third quarter, or an 8 percent increase on a currency-neutral basis. Revenues for the Nike brand were 10.3 billion dollars, up 8 percent compared to prior year on a currency-neutral basis, led by 13 percent growth in EMEA. Revenues for Converse were...

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Nike's Q2 earnings grow 6 percent

For its second quarter, Nike, Inc. said, reported revenues were 11.4 billion dollars, up 1 percent compared to prior year and flat on a currency-neutral basis due to the ongoing impact of supply chain challenges across the marketplace. The company said in a release that Gross margin increased 280 basis points to 45.9 percent, while diluted...

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Converse teams up with Pokémon for its 25th anniversary

Converse has joined the 25th anniversary celebration of Pokémon with a collection of footwear, apparel, and accessories inspired by the nostalgic game featuring Pikachu and Jigglypuff. The Converse x Pokémon collection for adults and children launches on December 10 and brings to life the original class of Pokémon, including Bulbasaur,...

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Nike's Q1 revenues increase 16 percent

Revenues for Nike, Inc. increased 16 percent to 12.2 billion dollars compared to the prior year, up 12 percent on a currency-neutral basis. “Nike’s strong results this quarter are continued proof of our deep consumer connections, unrelenting innovation pipeline and a digital advantage that fuels our brand momentum,” said John Donahoe, president...

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Sotheby's to auction rare Olympics collection

With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, auction house Sotheby’s has debuted The Olympic Collection, an assemblage of memorabilia, sneakers, and collectibles related to Olympic athletes. The sale will encompass over 50 items, many without reserve, and launch the same day as the Summer Olympic Games on July 23rd. Rare items include a “Prototype Logo”...