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Sportswear sales sprint away in Middle East - The NationalBrazil extends Amazon soy moratorium - eTaiwan News
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2009 - 21:55:22

Sportswear sales sprint away in Middle East The National Sammy Dallal / The National Sales of sportswear continue to grow in the Middle East and Africa, despite a flat market in the rest of the world, according to ...

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  Brazil extends Amazon soy moratorium
 eTaiwan News
 Sportswear giant Nike Inc. said last week it would stop using leather from cattle raised in  Brazil's Amazon rainforest as part of the company's commitment  ...
Hidden environmental cost of  sportswear brands takes a toll on the  ...Cool Earth
GERMANY: Adidas imposes tough leather sourcing rulesjust-style.com

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It won't be buying leather from cattle raised there - msnbc.com
Thursday, 23 Jul 2009 - 16:31:08


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 It won't be buying leather from cattle raised there
 msnbc.com
SAO PAULO - Citing a commitment to curbing deforestation,  sportswear giant Nike Inc. says it will stop using leather from cattle raised in  Brazil's Amazon  ...
Nike to Shun Amazon-Based Leather to Help Preserve RainforestBloomberg
US: Nike to stop buying Amazon leatherjust-style.com
Nike boycotts Amazon-sourced leatherCool Earth

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JJB Sports boosted by Gates appearance - Telegraph.co.uk
Thursday, 16 Jul 2009 - 20:39:48


 JJB Sports boosted by Gates appearance
 Telegraph.co.uk
JJB Sports soared 12pc after it was revealed that Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, controls 3.14pc of the embattled  sportswear retailer.  ...

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From Ghetto to Glamour - Moment MagazineMade in Brazil Just for the Very Sexy and Very Rich - Brazzil Magazine
Friday, 03 Jul 2009 - 07:04:40

Moment Magazine

From Ghetto to Glamour Moment Magazine Today, Lauren is ubiquitous in fashion, head of a powerful global empire that designs all of its products—from sportswear to fragrances to home furnishings ... and more »

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 Made in  Brazil Just for the Very Sexy and Very Rich
 Brazzil Magazine
Iórios, in November, participated in Mode City, an international trade fair for beachwear, underwear and  sportswear, held in Paris, There she a had a chance  ...

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Riding the wave: Finisterre has become the favourite brand of ... - Independent
Sunday, 21 Jun 2009 - 00:03:09


 Riding the wave: Finisterre has become the favourite brand of  ...
 Independent
Unlike petrochemical-based man-made fibres, which are most commonly used to make breathable  sportswear, merino wool naturally takes moisture away from the  ...

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German firm Adidas: Leadership in soccer products means profitable ... - Baltimore Sun
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2009 - 20:33:33


 German firm Adidas: Leadership in soccer products means profitable  ...
 Baltimore Sun
FRANKFURT (AP) — The 2010 World Cup in South Africa, which kicks off a year from now, will help German  sportswear company Adidas AG increase its presence in  ...

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Nike Plans to Cut 5% of Its Work Force - Wall Street JournalReal Madrid lands Kaka with $101 million offer - Toronto Star
Tuesday, 09 Jun 2009 - 09:35:25

Nike Plans to Cut 5% of Its Work Force Wall Street Journal By NICHOLAS CASEY Nike Inc., the world`s largest maker of sportswear by sales, said Thursday it would cut 1750 jobs in its world-wide operations, or about 5% of its work force. Roughly 500 jobs will be lost at its Beaverton, Ore., headquarters, ... Nike Plans to Eliminate About 5% of Global Workforce Bloomberg Nike to cut 1750 jobs globally Bizjournals.com Nike to cut 5% of workforce ICM Commercial & Business News GlobeSt. com - RTT News all 310 news articles

Real Madrid lands Kaka with $101 million offer
Toronto Star,  Canada
The  sportswear tycoon took the team off the market last December because of a lack of suitable offers, but is now willing to cut his losses and has again hired Keith Harris, chairman of investment bankers Seymour Pierce, to search for prospective  ...... Comment?

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PRESS DIGEST - British business - June 9 - ReutersReal Madrid lands Kaka with $101 million offer - Toronto Star
Tuesday, 09 Jun 2009 - 09:35:25

PRESS DIGEST - British business - June 9 Reuters L), in a move that is expected to further loosen the web of cross-shareholdings in the sportswear sector. The news about the sale comes just two weeks after Sports Direct (SPD.L) sold its holding in JJB. Sports Direct keeps hold of a 13 percent stake ...

Real Madrid lands Kaka with $101 million offer
Toronto Star,  Canada
The  sportswear tycoon took the team off the market last December because of a lack of suitable offers, but is now willing to cut his losses and has again hired Keith Harris, chairman of investment bankers Seymour Pierce, to search for prospective  ...... Comment?

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Pole-vault queen vows to take world record higher - AFPReal Madrid lands Kaka with $101 million offer - Toronto Star
Tuesday, 09 Jun 2009 - 09:35:25

AFP

Pole-vault queen vows to take world record higher AFP The 27-year-old has so far set 26 world records, won two Olympic titles and two world crowns, but a new deal with Chinese sportswear firm Li-Ning has given her a new lease of life and she aims to soar this year. "My objective is to break my record two ...

Real Madrid lands Kaka with $101 million offer
Toronto Star,  Canada
The  sportswear tycoon took the team off the market last December because of a lack of suitable offers, but is now willing to cut his losses and has again hired Keith Harris, chairman of investment bankers Seymour Pierce, to search for prospective  ...... Comment?

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Nike to Open Plant in Argentina - Latin American Herald Tribune
Friday, 05 Jun 2009 - 03:53:52


Latin American Herald Tribune
Nike to Open Plant in Argentina
Latin American Herald Tribune, Venezuela
 ... 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Buenos Aires, and will be operated by  Brazil-based Aniger under a license from Nike. Nike produced 1.3 million pairs of shoes, 1 million units of  sportswear and 2.2 million pairs of socks in Argentina last year. EFE.... Comment?

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Olympic Briefs - Small States Games in Cyprus; Merkel Optimistic ... - Around the Rings (subscription)The New Breed: Igor Almeida - Bleacher Report
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2009 - 06:06:48

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Olympic Briefs - Small States Games in Cyprus; Merkel Optimistic ... Around the Rings (subscription), GA They met with representatives from Adidas, the sportswear firm, electronics giant Siemens, energy company RWE, German Post, insurance firm Allianz and Sparkasse, the German bank. After the summit, Seehofer said he was confident the bid would recruit ...

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The New Breed: Igor Almeida
Bleacher Report, CA
(Almeida wanted to thank his coaches and sponsors, Black I  Sportswear and Roxy's Pub). Troy is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning specialist, 'elderly' amateur MMA fighter and the owner of PerformanceMMA.com. You can send him comments or  ...... Comment?

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Rafael Nadal is set to overtake Roger Federer in earning stakes - Glasgow Sunday MailThe New Breed: Igor Almeida - Bleacher Report
Wednesday, 03 Jun 2009 - 06:06:48

Rafael Nadal is set to overtake Roger Federer in earning stakes Glasgow Sunday Mail, UK In January, the sportswear giant ditched his sleeveless top and three-quarter length pants in favour of a more conventional polo shirt and shorts. Steven Simon, tournament director of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, that the Spaniard ...

Bleacher Report
The New Breed: Igor Almeida
Bleacher Report, CA
(Almeida wanted to thank his coaches and sponsors, Black I  Sportswear and Roxy's Pub). Troy is a chiropractor, strength and conditioning specialist, 'elderly' amateur MMA fighter and the owner of PerformanceMMA.com. You can send him comments or  ...... Comment?

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Sampling the cool fashion of Brixton - This is London
Tuesday, 19 May 2009 - 10:30:56


This is London
Sampling the cool fashion of Brixton
This is London, UK
Moments out of the Underground, we are sidetracked by Foot Locker, whose selection of trainers seems way brighter and more mental-looking than the average  sportswear store's. I am dumbfounded by a brand called Pastry that I've never heard of.  ...... Comment?

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Born Stronger plans to promote their brand thru media campaign - Fibre2fashion.com
Saturday, 16 May 2009 - 12:13:15


Born Stronger plans to promote their brand thru media campaign
Fibre2fashion.com, India
"As such, we have enlisted designers from the US, UK, China,  Brazil and Austria to help give our brand a more global feel. This complete line of MMA  Sportswear allows you to look good on the street and push yourself beyond the limits in the octagon.  ...... Comment?

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Flag bearer can't wait - Sowetan
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 - 06:31:12


Flag bearer can't wait
Sowetan, South Africa
For Silindokuhle Shabalala, being a Confederations Cup flag bearer affords him the golden opportunity of meeting his favourite soccer star Kaka of  Brazil. Fifa partner, global  sportswear company Adidas, has selected 96 young South Africans who will  ...... Comment?

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