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“The strengthening of our other brands there, such as Converse or Umbro, will follow.”

Nike Inc could buy a Chinese or Japanese rival to strengthen its presence in Asia, the brand president of the world's largest maker of athletic footwear and apparel told a German newspaper. via MSN Money

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The president of Nike's Jordan Brand is leaving the company four months after taking the job. via KGW-TV Portland

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Deckers Outdoor Corporation has bought high-end casual footwear company Tsubo LLC for $6m. Angel Martinez, Deckers president and chief executive officer, said the acquisition "represents an ideal complement to ... via Just-Style

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By Antony McMullen Social Justice Officer Justice and International Mission Unit Synod of Victoria and Tasmania "One group said they were paid $2.50 for a detailed shirt which took one hour to sew. via Morepraxis

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Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who was struck by a freight train at a railroad crossing in western New York. via Newsday.com

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“This is another way we look at expanding the marketplace, going deeper into the consumer types as opposed to trying to be a little bit of everything to everyone and in the end not being enough of anything for anybody”

By David Schwartz

CHANDLER, Arizona (Reuters) - A new co-branded store by Nike Inc and Finish Line, the No. 2 U.S. athletic shoe retailer, opens on Wednesday, aimed at gaining a foothold in the niche market of runners and athletes in training.

For Nike, the world's largest maker of athletic shoes and clothing, the venture is the second in a series of co-branded "concept" stores designed to raise its profile among target groups while helping to boost sales through its retail chain customers. Read more

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the appointment of Phil McAveety as Chief Brand Officer for the global hotel giant. via Hotel News Resource

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Spring training as we know it is threatened. Use this link to learn how to support the national pastime in our own backyard. via KVOA-TV Tucson

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. , one of the world ' s largest hotel and leisure companies, announced today the appointment of Thomas E. Clarke, Ph.D to the Company ' s Board of Directors. via Business Wire

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“Despite a challenging market environment, we are optimistic we will achieve all our targets.”

The company's net profit in the January-March quarter rose to 169-million compared with 128-million a year ago. via The Globe and Mail

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