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When Adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) and Arizona State University announced the launch of a global sport alliance, some speculated the partnership would make ASU Adidas' flagship school, akin to an Oregon-Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) or Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA)-Maryland agreement. This isn’t the...

As the Cleveland Cavaliers face elimination in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, they find themselves at a very familiar 3–1 deficit. The NBA as a whole has found itself in a quite a familiar spot as well this June, a month in which the Warriors and the Cavaliers have faced each other three straight...

The disruption of retail is in a revolutionary stage, with traditional retail's presence and influence dwindling by the day. The downfall of department stores does not present the end of retail, but nonetheless, the retail environment is undergoing dramatic consolidation and a shift in consumer...

Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) shares fell significantly, over 17 percent from last Thursday into Friday, after the first-quarter earnings report miss last week. Citi's 4 Reasons To Buy Despite retails notable struggles recently, Citibank analyst Kate McShane does not view Foot Locker as a typical...

Dicks Sporting Goods Inc (NYSE: DKS) reported disappointing first-quarter earnings results Tuesday, prompting UBS to downgrade the stock to a Hold from a Buy rating. However, not all voices from the Street took a bearish turn. Jefferies analyst Randal J. Konik sees now as a good opportunity to buy...

Adidas AG(ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) announced it has finally sold off its golf segment to KPS Capital Partners for $425 million. The deal is expected to close towards the end of 2017. Adidas has been shopping its golf segment, which includes leading golf brand TaylorMade, along with Adams Golf and apparel...

While Big Baller Brand has officially released what their first signature shoe will look like for Lonzo Ball, it likely won’t have much of an effect on how the shoe industry will operate moving forward. It did, however; create a massive buzz on social media. Footwear Sales Growth Origination...

Future NBA lottery pick Lonzo Ball just announced his signature shoe for pre-order, the ZO2, which comes with a $495 price tag. Last week, the Ball family made headlines after news broke that Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) , Under Armour Inc (NASDAQ: UAA) and adidas AG(ADR)(OTC: ADDYY) all turned it down,...

The athletic apparel industry comes into focus as Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) is set to release first-quarter earnings next week. Deutsche Bank maintains a Hold rating and a $17 price target ahead of earnings, citing mixed channel checks. Breaking Down Under Armour According to the German-based...

The recent shift toward casual lifestyle shoes and away from performance has relatively new footwear competitor Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) looking off the court or field to enter this market. Under Armour has taken a page out of adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY)'s book and announced its latest...

Skechers USA Inc (NYSE: SKX) has reached its fair value after falling 17 percent in the last eight trading days, according to Susquehanna. Analyst Sam Poser upgraded the footwear manufacturer from Negative to Neutral on Monday and maintains a $25 price target. The company faces near-term domestic...

Adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) has taken a major step toward bringing 3D-printed shoes to the mainstream. The German sportswear company announced Thursday it is launching the first mass-market 3D-printed shoe, its FutureCraft 4D. FutureCraft 4D The launch could end up being one of the most notable...

The current fashion cycle is favoring retro styles; companies with long, storied histories are bringing back and refreshing old classics. This bodes well for adidas AG (ADR) (OTC: ADDYY), Puma and Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE)'s Converse and poses a problem for Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA)'s...

While Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA) shares are pushing higher on Friday following an upgrade from Jefferies citing a compelling growth story from the company, Oppenheimer analysts are not as convinced. Nike’s recent struggles and need for a further push in North America to combat adidas AG (...

With North American President Mark King at the helm, adidas AG(ADR) (OTC: ADDYY) has quickly become the most exciting company in the industry. Following a strong fourth quarter earnings report that saw the company raise guidance, Adidas shares are approaching all-time high territory. The stock is...