Under Armour Case Analysis Current Situation: Founded by Kevin Plank in 1996‚ as KP Sports and then later on renamed to Under Armour (logo as UA) has been profitable and well known since the time it was founded. Under Armour rapid growth in very short term has been due to maintaining a competitive advantage by always having top-notch products and adopting new strategies to compete with the rivals. Since 1996‚ company sales‚ profit‚ assets and equity have been increasing. Today Company is not only
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of Maryland ‘special team’s captain’ came up with a game-changing the idea to revolutionize athletic-wear. Growing frustrated with having to change‚ and wash cotton tee shirts so frequently‚ Plank came up with the idea for the HeatGear tee shirt. Under Armour’s first product ever‚ developed through extensive research; the HeatGear tee shirt is made from synthetic fabrics designed to be sweat resistant‚ comfortable‚ and reusable. Kevin Plank started his journey in Georgetown‚ Washington DC. Working
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same time they are still producing equipment that rivals the biggest competitors of the business. Not only has Under Armour seen success in their industry‚ but their success Financially has been completely overlooked and underrated. Their value added has ben unbelievable for their shareholders and in the public eye the company has been a fast rising competitor. According to the Under Armour SEC filing February 28 of this year‚ “ Our net revenues have grown to $606.6 million in 2007 from $115.4 million
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From : Adam‚ Under Armour Junior Analyst To : Kevin A. Plank‚ Under Armour Chairman‚ President‚ and CEO Date : December 18‚ 2011 Subject : Under Armour’s Strong Financial Performance from 2008 to 2010 In order to help Under Armour acknowledge its position within the sport apparel and gear industry‚ I researched and constructed an analysis of the company’s financial performance from 2008 to 2010. Over the last three years‚ Under Armour posted a strong financial performance. From 2008 to 2010‚
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the Chief Financial Officer of the Under Armor Clothing. The Under Armor Clothing company works in sports and I’ve had a passion for sports my entire life. Working alongside athletes and sports teams would be the coolest thing ever. I would be able to meet my childhood idols and being able to see future sporting events would be a dream come true. Being the Chief Financial Officer would allow me the money and time to do what I always dreamed of doing. The Under Armor Clothing Company has their hand
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Under Armour is an apparel company that has in a short period of time become one of the biggest sporting apparel companies in the world. This paper will describe the history‚ mission and vision statements‚ and the evaluation of the internal and external factors of Under Armour. With all of the success that Under Armour has had there’s still some problems that Under Armour needs to address when it comes to reaching out to the women’s market and also venturing out internationally. With all the success
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expertise in new markets and technology • E.g. Software technology flop • Slow response to market volatility • Over expansion into differentiated products • Dilution of brand • Market saturation Threats: • • • • Competitor entrance • E.g. Under Armour “I Will” campaign Macroeconomic slowdown Product cannibalization Athlete reputational challenges • Lance Armstrong‚ Tiger Woods‚ A-Rod Section 1: Nick Bazarian‚ Jesse Lampert‚ Jorge Magana‚ Cara McKenna‚ Jan Tomaszewski‚ Karen Zhang Study
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Under Amour’s strength is innovative and unique technology of their products. “For example‚ in 2013‚ the company released a shirt that tracks athlete’s heart. Sensors in the brand’s shirt are able to pick up electrical signals from the heart. Additionally‚ Under Armour developed the tape replacing clear that gives ultimate support‚ and pivot freedom for athletes.” (Horovitz 2012) These Innovations give Under Armour a competitive edge against other sporting retail brands. As the company continues
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS‚ CASE INTRODUCTION AND KEY POINTS Introduction Under Armour’s rapid rise in the sports apparel industry under its founder and CEO Kevin Plank has surprised many. Plank has turned a company that he started in his grandmother’s basement into a powerful opposing force to Nike. The company’s competitive advantage comes through its focus on performance‚ and its products have been well received by athletes. The company currently enjoys a strong position as professional athletes
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Under Armour general and direct environments: The competitive pressures associated with the bargaining power of buyers are moderate. There are two types of buyers: Chain retailers such as Sports Authority‚ and professional athletic teams. These athletic teams do have the power to negotiate the terms of when and where they will use/wear the apparel. Chain retailers have the power to place product where they choose in the store. The competitive pressures associated with the bargaining power of suppliers
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