October 24, 2012
NIKE, INC. Announces Sale of Umbro to Iconix Brand Group
The transaction is expected to be complete by the end of 2012.
The transaction is expected to be complete by the end of 2012.
NIKE, Inc. to focus on accelerating growth through Nike and complementary sport brands.
Paul Gascoigne, one of the finest footballing talents England has ever produced, was in London today to show his support to the team’s tournament hopes and launch 'Faces of England' - a new campaign from Umbro, official kit suppliers to the England team.
Umbro, the official kit supplier to the England team, has released the St George Collection, a complete on and off field range which will be used by the squad during Europe's biggest football tournament this summer.
Taking its lead from the St. George’s flag, the new England Home kit, tailored by Umbro, features a patriotic white and red only design. The Three Lions crest, which previously featured blue and red, appears entirely in red so the strip is a representation of the St. George’s flag in its purest form.
Umbro is celebrating 88 years of stylish sportswear with a four piece collection that pays homage to its unique football tailoring heritage. Icons Re-issue is a tribute to the classic silhouettes which have embodied Umbro’s reputation for crafting smart football garments.
Following the launch of the Speciali 92 collection to celebrate 20 years of greatness, Umbro has released the Speciali 3 – a contemporary take on the classic Speciali football boot.
A unique piece from the Umbro archives has provided the inspiration for New Blue, a capsule collection of sportswear apparel for Autumn Winter 2011.
Umbro launches limited edition five-piece lifestyle capsule collection to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic football boot, the Speciali.
It combines the comfort and fit of Umbro’s English football tailoring heritage with the latest in football performance technology.
Classic navy kit fuses football smartness with modern tailoring.
Collection is rooted in English football, performance and style.
The Umbro brand will become the official sponsor and exclusive ball supplier of the United Soccer Leagues, including each of its professional and amateur soccer leagues.
Move significantly expands Nike's global leadership in football.