Adidas Warns on Profits as Risk to Russian Economy Persists - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Aug 01, 5:40PM CDT
Adidas AG (ADDYY) cut its sales and profit forecast for 2014 citing an increasing risk to consumer sentiments and spending in the Russian market due to mounting tensions with the West over the Ukraine issue.
Why Is Reebok Crazy About CrossFit?
Jake Mann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 31, 2:32PM CDT
Rich Froning at the 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games. Derrick K. Irions , Wikimedia. After a modest beginning, CrossFit has brought its brand of fitness to thousands of locations across the world. There are now more than 7,000 affiliate gyms in...
European Stocks Sag on Banco Espirito Santo Fears, Deflation Worries
at The Street - Thu Jul 31, 5:38AM CDT
European stock indices fell on Thursday amid a plethora of earnings reports as eurozone consumer price figures suggested that aggressive central bank tactics haven���t shaken off the specter of deflation.
Adidas issues profit warning on Russia risks
By GEIR MOULSON - AP - Thu Jul 31, 4:00AM CDT
BERLIN (AP) — Sports equipment maker Adidas lowered its full-year profit target on Thursday, citing among other things increasing risk in the Russian market amid mounting political tensions over Ukraine.
Why Moving the 2022 World Cup to the U.S. Would be Great for Sponsors, Bad for FIFA
Stephen Lovely, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 11:24AM CDT
When the referee blew the final whistle in Germany's 1-0 World Cup final win, the athletic competition wasn't the only thing that ended. The curtain also fell on an advertising bonanza that included commercial airtime, jersey insignias, and sideline...
Is Sponsoring Manchester United a Smart Move by Adidas? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 15, 9:02AM CDT
A much rumored deal has finally turned into reality with Adidas AG (ADDYY) announcing a 10-year sponsorship deal with Manchester United plc (MANU).
Abattis Makes History as First Marijuana Stock to List on Prestigious OTCQX
ACCESSWIRE - Tue Jul 15, 7:00AM CDT
Whitefish, MT / July 15, 2014 / Abattis Bioceuticals Corp. (OTC: ATTBF) (CSE: ATT), a specialty biotechnology company focused on cultivating, licensing, and marketing proprietary products and services to the North American cannabis industry, added to its growing list of accomplishments by becoming the first cannabis stock to list on the prestigious OTCQX tier of the OTC Markets on Monday, July 14, 2014.
Why Manchester United (MANU) Stock Is Soaring On Monday
at The Street - Mon Jul 14, 1:33PM CDT
Manchester United (MANU) announced a $1.3 billion sponsorship and trademark deal with Adidas (ADDYY).
Can Nike Profit From U.S. Soccer After World Cup Fever Fades?
Andrew Marder, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 14, 12:00PM CDT
Nike CEO Mark Parker thinks soccer is here to stay. "Here" obviously refers to the United States, which is just about the only place in the world where soccer isn't already a major national sport. The English Premier League brought in more than $5...
Why Adidas (ADDYY) Stock Is Jumping Higher Today
at The Street - Mon Jul 14, 11:11AM CDT
Shares of Adidas (ADDYY) are up after German sports footwear, apparel and accessories firm declared a World Cup victory over rival sporting-goods providers.
Will FIFA Scandals Cause Major Sponsors to Pull Out?
Jake Mann, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 11, 6:03AM CDT
Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, and FIFA is its gatekeeper. The international body has governed the beautiful game for more than a century, though its grip may be loosening. Between match-fixing allegations, illegal ticket scalping,...
Nike, Adidas, and the Manchester United $1 Billion Licensing Deal
Dan Dzombak, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 10, 9:40AM CDT
British soccer team Manchester United has in recent months been in talks with Nike over the renewal of their exclusive licensing deal. Nike, however, has been reluctant to accept Manchester United's request for $1 billion over 10 years. Now, ...
Who Stands to Benefit When Health Care Wearables Are Everywhere?
Carolyn Heneghan, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 09, 10:25AM CDT
Are you prepared to wear your health care? According to an IDC report, consumers and businesses will buy nearly 112 million wearable computer devices by 2018, a 78.4% growth rate from 2014's predicted sales of about 19 million units. Most of these...
Will Nike (NKE) Stock Get An Assist From Soccer?
at The Street - Tue Jul 08, 2:15PM CDT
Nike,(NKE), battling Adidas (ADDYY) to be the world's major soccer brand, expects kit sales to keep growing quickly after the World Cup concludes..
It's Nike vs. Adidas in the World Cup Semis
at The Street - Mon Jul 07, 1:00PM CDT
Nike rules the sports apparel universe but Adidas owns the soccer universe. Can Nike change that with a Brazil win?
Why Nike Barefoot Running Shoes Are Crushing the Competition
Caroline Lowery, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 07, 9:11AM CDT
While standing at the starting line of the Tar Heel Ten Miler in Chapel Hill, I found my tightly laced, arch supported, custom orthotic running shoes next to the barely there, glove-like Vibram FiveFinger shoes of the runner beside me. I was still...
Nike vs. Adidas: Who Wins When the World Cup Ends?
Bradley Seth, McNew, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 06, 9:00AM CDT
Source: Adidas. The World Cup is under way and getting closer to the grand finale. In addition, this globalmatch-up is pitting Nike and Adidas against each other for best long-term value after the tournament ends. The world cup is expected to...
Sporting Apparel Companies Compete at World Cup
Paul St.Jean, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 04, 6:43AM CDT
Every four years, the World Cup generates enormous attention around the world. In recent years, it has even captured the elusive American market with a blitz by the U.S. Soccer Federation and others to popularize the sport. In the United States...
Nike Is the Real World Cup Champion
Victoria Zhang, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Jul 04, 6:00AM CDT
Sportswear maker Nike reported a rise in quarterly profit and issued strong guidance, helped by strong sales of its apparel in North America and Europe. The Street was expecting the company to generate $7.34 billion in revenue, yet the company...
Is It Time to Play Coach or Should You Stay Seated on the Bench?
Nickey Friedman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 03, 4:30PM CDT
Source: Coach Over the last two months following its last earnings report Coach has seen its stock price continue to tumble almost daily. The results were disappointing but at some point will the fall be enough? Now as the stock barely...