Umbro plc · Cheadle United Kingdom
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window As football (soccer, Yanks) continues to shine brightly, Umbro's shadow continues to grow. Umbro makes and markets football products including uniforms (kits), equipment, and footwear, as well as casualwear. Harold Humphreys opened a workshop in Wilmslow, Cheshire, in 1920. In 1924 Umbro (a contraction of Humphreys Brothers) was founded. It has manufactured uniforms for about 150 football teams, including Brazil's national team, which wore Umbro at four World Cups. It also produces uniforms for England's national team. Umbro made its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in mid-2005. Sports behemoth NIKE acquired Umbro in March 2008. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Umbro plc Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $97.3 |
| Employees | 483 |
Umbro plc Executives
4 executives listed for Umbro plc's Cheadle, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| President and CEO | James Allaker | Network |
| VP Global Human Resources | David Ayre | Network |
| VP Global Human Resources | Anthony Granitz | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Umbro plc
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