BALTIMORE, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc.
(NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced plans to close all UA Brand House
and UA Factory House retail locations in the United States for Thanksgiving
(November 26). All U.S. retail
locations will re-open to the public on Friday, November 27.
"This entire year has been unpredictable and for all of us,
challenging in our own ways," said Patrik
Frisk, CEO of Under Armour. "It's important to take the time
to acknowledge and celebrate the wins that we've accomplished
throughout 2020. For that, we're closing our stores to give our
retail teammates a chance to pause and enjoy the Thanksgiving
holiday before finishing out the year strong."
This move will benefit over 6,000-plus Under Armour retail
workers at all of the 179 U.S. retail locations. All Under Armour
stores will re-open in accordance with their respective mall hours,
and customers are encouraged to check the local mall listings for
individual store opening times.
"We're very appreciative of all of our teammates who continue to
safely serve our customer's journey in keeping fitness and staying
healthy top of mind during these times of uncertainty," added
Frisk. "This momentary break in retail ensures our teammates the
opportunity to focus on their well-being and loved ones."
About Under Armour, Inc.
Under Armour, Inc.,
headquartered in Baltimore,
Maryland, is a leading inventor, marketer and distributor of
branded athletic performance apparel, footwear and accessories.
Powered by one of the world's largest digitally connected fitness
and wellness communities, Under Armour's innovative products and
experiences are designed to help advance human performance, making
all athletes better. For further information, please
visit https://about.underarmour.com.
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