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Japan's Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business; shares rise
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (505+ words) The move is aimed at speeding up decision-making and boosting the brand's global competitiveness, says Asics. TOKYO: Japan's Asics on Wednesday (Jun 10) said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of…...
World Cup merchandise race heats up as retailers grapple with sourcing challenges
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (187+ words) CNA World Cup merchandise race heats up as retailers grapple with sourcing challenges Supply chain disruptions and the tournament's expanded format have made sourcing more difficult for some retailers. The expansion from 32 to 48 teams has added to the challenge, with…...
Commentary: How Crocs became the right fit for China's Gen Z
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (676+ words) The'comeback of the "ugly" clogs can provide valuable insights for firms struggling to connect with young Chinese consumers, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion. HONG KONG: Crocs, the perforated clogs commercialised by a trio of middle-aged American boating enthusiasts, has…...
Once back of the pack, Chinese running shoes now look to surge ahead in Singapore market
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (1241+ words) Are Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Asics making way for Li-Ning, Anta, Qiaodan and Xtep? SINGAPORE: At the start of the decade, they were either unheard of or dismissed and disregarded as'inferior to the likes of Nike, Adidas, New Balance…...