In the money: Nike running into headwinds
By Leonie Barrie | 29 June 2012
Sportswear giant Nike made a rare stumble in its fourth quarter as higher product and marketing costs took their toll on margins and offset the largely positive effects of higher sales, price increases and cost reduction initiatives.
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