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TOKYO -- ASICS has overtaken Nike and Adidas in a key running shoe segment while eclipsing them in profitability, as the Japanese sportswear maker focuses on developing apps and expanding event platforms for running enthusiasts. [1]

It is set to be a busy Monday, with several events scheduled. Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the US strikes on Venezuela, the United Nations Security Council is due to meet. [2]

CompaniesASICS to build 1st overseas research lab in US with University of Michigan Japan sportswear maker eyes more interaction with athletes to take on Nike, Adidas After building its new lab, ASICS will not have to ask U.S. [3]

Adidas Plans to Source More Shoes from Burma German sportswear and shoe giant Adidas is planning to ramp up sourcing from Burma as it struggles to with the rising cost of materials and rising wages in other sourcing destinations like China, according... [4]

Skechers to go private for $9.42 billion in biggest sneaker deal MANHATTAN BEACH, California: After more than two decades as a public company, Skechers is set to go private in a US$9.42 billion deal with 3G Capital, marking the biggest acquisition i... [5]

HONG KONG -- Li Ning's future will lie in fewer, bigger stores as the Chinese sportswear maker looks to reposition its brick and mortar stores in the face of e-commerce competition. [6]

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has questioned a Nike statement regarding the unavailability of her replica jersey during the recent Women's World Cup. [7]

By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP WRITERS Thursday, July 14, 2011 By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP WRITERS Thursday, July 14, 2011 By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP WRITERS Thursday, July 14, 2011 [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-11-28 · 53% match

ASICS outshines Adidas, Nike by winning over running enthusiasts

TOKYO -- ASICS has overtaken Nike and Adidas in a key running shoe segment while eclipsing them in profitability, as the Japanese sportswear maker focuses on developing apps and expanding event platforms for running enthusiasts.

[2] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-05 · 32% match

FirstUp: UN Security Council to meet over US action in Venezuela and other big headlines

It is set to be a busy Monday, with several events scheduled. Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the US strikes on Venezuela, the United Nations Security Council is due to meet.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-19 · 38% match

ASICS to build 1st overseas research lab in US with University of Michigan

CompaniesASICS to build 1st overseas research lab in US with University of Michigan Japan sportswear maker eyes more interaction with athletes to take on Nike, Adidas After building its new lab, ASICS will not have to ask U.S.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-12-12 · 47% match

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (Dec. 12, 2015)

Adidas Plans to Source More Shoes from Burma German sportswear and shoe giant Adidas is planning to ramp up sourcing from Burma as it struggles to with the rising cost of materials and rising wages in other sourcing destinations like China, according

[5] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 50% match

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Skechers to go private for $9.42 billion in biggest sneaker deal MANHATTAN BEACH, California: After more than two decades as a public company, Skechers is set to go private in a US$9.42 billion deal with 3G Capital, marking the biggest acquisition i

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-11 · 39% match

Sportswear brand Li Ning to open fewer, bigger stores

HONG KONG -- Li Ning's future will lie in fewer, bigger stores as the Chinese sportswear maker looks to reposition its brick and mortar stores in the face of e-commerce competition.

[7] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2023-08-24 · 36% match

England goalkeeper Mary Earps hits back at Nike over statement

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has questioned a Nike statement regarding the unavailability of her replica jersey during the recent Women's World Cup.

[8] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 39% match

Nike Faces New Worker Abuse Claims

By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP WRITERS Thursday, July 14, 2011 By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP WRITERS Thursday, July 14, 2011 By NINIEK KARMINI and STEPHEN WRIGHT / AP WRITERS Thursday, July 14, 2011

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-22 · 32% match

India's jeweler to the stars is on the run from authorities

MUMBAI Mumbai's A-listers wear him, and so do some of the biggest names in Hollywood. But now, Nirav Modi's luxury jewelry brand is involved in a Hollywood-like plot of its own.

[10] FI yle.fi · 2010-09-17 · 31% match

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