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freedom959. net > 04/21/2026 > exclusive-boots-owners-hire-consultants-for-overhaul-before-possible-london-ipo-in-2027-sources-say

Exclusive-Boots owners hire consultants for overhaul before possible London IPO in 2027, sources say

2+ hour, 19+ min ago  (359+ words) By Amy-Jo Crowley and Charlie Conchie LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) " The owners of British pharmacy chain Boots are working with consultants on a possible strategy overhaul in preparation for a potential London "stock market listing which could come as soon as…...

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freedom959. net > 04/15/2026 > allbirds-shares-jump-over-400-on-plans-to-pivot-to-ai-from-sneakers

Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakers

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (306+ words) April 15 (Reuters) " Shares of Allbirds surged more than five-fold on Wednesday after the footwear maker said it was raising capital and pivoting towards AI computing infrastructure. The "San Francisco, California-based company said that it would execute "a $50 million convertible financing…...

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freedom959. net > 04/09/2026 > nike-in-exclusive-talks-to-be-match-ball-provider-for-uefa-mens-club-from-2027

Nike in exclusive talks to be UEFA Champions League match ball provider from 2027

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (390+ words) By Nicholas P. Brown April 9 (Reuters) " Nike is in exclusive negotiations to become the new official match ball provider for all UEFA men's club competitions, according to a statement on Thursday from UC3, the joint "venture between UEFA and European Football Clubs....

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freedom959. net > 03/30/2026 > american-exchange-group-to-buy-sneaker-maker-allbirds-for-39-million

American Exchange Group to buy sneaker maker Allbirds for $39 million

3+ week, 11+ hour ago  (93+ words) March 30 (Reuters) - American Exchange Group (AXNY) entered an agreement on Monday to buy all "the assets and liabilities "of footwear maker Allbirds for $39 million. Here are some details on this: (Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by. .. American Exchange…...

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freedom959. net > 03/04/2026 > adidas-proposes-nassef-sawiris-as-new-chairman-and-extends-ceo-contract-to-2030

Adidas proposes Nassef Sawiris as new chairman and extends CEO contract to 2030

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (131+ words) March 4 (Reuters) " Adidas is proposing board member Nassef Sawiris as its "new chairman, taking over "from Thomas Rabe, the sportswear company said on Wednesday. Adidas has also extended to the "end "of 2030 "the contract of "CEO Bjorn Gulden, who'has led…...

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freedom959. net > 12/11/2025 > exclusive-prada-to-launch-930-made-in-india-sandals-after-backlash

Exclusive-Prada to launch $930 "Made in India" sandals after backlash

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (530+ words) By Dhwani Pandya and Elisa Anzolin MUMBAI/MILAN, Dec 11 (Reuters) " Prada will make a limited-edition collection of sandals in India inspired by the country's traditional footwear, selling each pair at around 800 euros ($930), Prada senior executive Lorenzo Bertelli told Reuters, turning…...

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freedom959. net > 10/30/2025 > puma-to-cut-900-jobs-as-sales-continue-to-decline

Puma to cut 900 jobs as sales continue to decline

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (156+ words) (Reuters) -German sportswear maker Puma on Wednesday said that it would cut a further 13% of its workforce globally, equivalent to 900 jobs by the end of 2026, as its sales continued to decline. The company had already cut 500 roles worldwide this year…...

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freedom959. net > 09/22/2025 > gucci-offers-sneak-preview-of-demnas-styles-on-instagram

Gucci offers sneak preview of Demna's styles on Instagram

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (119+ words) MILAN/PARIS (Reuters) -Gucci on Monday revealed the first styles by its new designer Demna on Instagram, the day before Milan Fashion Week kicks off with a scheduled presentation by the Kering-owned label. The debut at Gucci of the former…...

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freedom959. net > 08/14/2025 > well-heeled-shoppers-shrug-off-price-hikes-for-birkenstocks-and-bugaboo-strollers-for-now

Well-heeled shoppers shrug off price hikes for Birkenstocks and Bugaboo strollers for now

8+ mon, 6+ day ago  (513+ words) LONDON (Reuters) -Well-heeled shoppers around the United States seem " so far at least " willing to soak up price hikes for aspirational products from trendy Birkenstock sandals to Bugaboo prams, despite the impact of trade tariffs and belt-tightening elsewhere. German sandal…...

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freedom959. net > 08/08/2025 > mexico-wants-adidas-to-pay-up-after-mexican-american-designer-launches-indigenous-inspired-shoe

Mexico wants Adidas to pay up after Mexican-American designer launches Indigenous-inspired shoe

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (290+ words) MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico is looking for footwear giant Adidas to pony up after a Mexican-American designer working with the firm, Willy Chavarria, launched a shoe inspired by a traditional Indigenous sandal, authorities said on Friday. Chavarria, who has been…...