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Adidas Increases Full-Year Outlook As Top-Line Momentum Accelerates

Adidas AG said it now expects sales to expand up to 20 percent for 2021 after reporting currency-neutral sales grew 55 percent in the second quarter. Currency-neutral sales gains of 99 percent in EMEA and 87 percent in North North America helped offset a decline of 16 percent in Greater China.

The Athlete’s Foot Sees 40 Percent First-Half Gain

For the first half of 2021, The Athlete’s Foot (TAF) reported a strong retail sales growth of above 40 percent. Also, Intersports International Corporation (IIC) and Arklyz Group AG (Arklyz) announced the successful closing of the deal to sell 100 percent of the global TAF business to Arklyz, owner of Intersocks, on July 30, 2021.

Boot Barn’s Sales Double In First Quarter

Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported a profit against a small loss in the first quarter ended June 26 as sales gained 107 percent. The retailer also cited strong growth against its first fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2019, two years ago.

Under Armour Raises Full Year Outlook As Q2 Blasts Past Analyst Targets

Under Armour, Inc. reported second-quarter results that easily surpassed Wall Street’s estimates and significantly lifted its guidance for the year. Under Armour President and CEO Patrik Frisk said, “With the critical mass of our transformation behind us and the continued improvements across product, marketing, and our financial results, I believe this year sets a robust foundation that positions us well for our next chapter of profitable growth.”