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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sun, 26 May 2013 02:38:28 GMTSun, 26 May 2013 02:38:28 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Oregon-based sportswear giant Nike has promoted Michael Spillane to the position of vice president and general manager of Greater China.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-promotes-spillane-to-head-china-operations_id117728.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incThu, 02 May 2013 14:10:00 GMTSporting goods colossus Nike grew earnings ahead of revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 thanks to a substantial increase in gross margins.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-q3-profit-up-16-as-margins-rise_id117353.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incFri, 22 Mar 2013 15:17:00 GMTChinese footwear and sportswear business Belle International has seen its share price fall today (21 February) after admitting its 2012 profit will be at the lower end of analyst expectations.http://www.just-style.com/news/belle-international-shares-fall-on-fy-profit-warning_id117042.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incThu, 21 Feb 2013 11:26:00 GMTSportswear giant Nike has completed the sale of footwear brand Cole Haan to private equity firm Apax Partners, after the US$570m deal was revealed in November.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-completes-sale-of-cole-haan-to-apax-partners_id116855.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incMon, 04 Feb 2013 10:34:00 GMTDelta Galil Industries is to be the exclusive licensee of Columbia Sportswear's global sock business beginning with the autumn 2013 season.http://www.just-style.com/news/columbia-inks-global-sock-license-with-delta-galil_id116617.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incFri, 11 Jan 2013 10:56:00 GMTThe Converse athletic footwear and apparel brand, a subsidiary of sportswear giant Nike, is to relocate its corporate headquarters from North Andover to Boston, Massachusetts in April 2015.http://www.just-style.com/news/converse-sets-sights-on-boston-hq_id116596.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incWed, 09 Jan 2013 14:39:00 GMTSportswear giant Nike Inc is reshuffling some of its senior executives, putting Roger Wyett in charge of its action sports business.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-names-wyett-to-lead-action-sports_id116472.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incTue, 18 Dec 2012 11:26:00 GMTIconix Brand Group, which licenses fashion and footwear labels like Candie's, Bongo, London Fog and Joe Boxer, has completed the acquisition of UK football brand Umbro from Nike for US$225m.http://www.just-style.com/news/iconix-brand-group-completes-umbro-acquisition_id116307.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incMon, 03 Dec 2012 10:44:00 GMTSportswear giant Nike is to sell its footwear brand Cole Haan to private equity firm Apax Partners for US$570m.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-to-sell-cole-haan-to-apax-partners-for-570m_id116162.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incMon, 19 Nov 2012 11:40:00 GMTSportswear giant Nike is reportedly nearing a deal to sell its footwear brand Cole Haan to private equity firm Apax Partners for US$500m.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-nearing-sale-of-cole-haan-to-apax-partners_id116030.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incTue, 06 Nov 2012 12:49:00 GMTPerformance fabric maker Polartec has appointed former Timberland president Gary Smith as chief executive officer and Joe Robinson as chief financial officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/polartec-appoints-new-ceo-and-cfo_id115976.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incThu, 01 Nov 2012 09:45:00 GMTIconix Brand Group has signed an agreement to acquire UK football brand Umbro from Nike for US$225m. http://www.just-style.com/news/iconix-brand-group-to-acquire-umbro_id115913.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incWed, 24 Oct 2012 14:43:00 GMTFootwear firm Belle International Holdings has seen its third-quarter same store sales increase 2.8%.http://www.just-style.com/news/belle-international-books-third-quarter-sales-rise_id115818.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incMon, 15 Oct 2012 14:31:00 GMTSportswear giant Nike has inked a sponsorship deal with the Football Association (FA) to design and supply kit for England's football teams.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-inks-football-association-sponsorship-deal_id115453.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incTue, 04 Sep 2012 12:33:00 GMTNike has remained quiet on rumours the sporting goods giant is close to signing a deal to become the official uniform supplier for the England football team.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-coy-on-england-football-sponsorship-deal_id115397.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incWed, 29 Aug 2012 14:31:00 GMTChinese footwear and sportswear group Belle International reported a rise in first-half net income, despite the group seeing a decline in consumer confidence. http://www.just-style.com/news/belle-international-posts-first-half-growth_id115329.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incTue, 21 Aug 2012 14:34:00 GMTPrivate-equity firms TPG Capital and Apax Partners are reportedly among several parties in the running to buy Nike-owned footwear brand Cole Haan. http://www.just-style.com/news/tpg-and-apax-in-running-to-acquire-cole-haan_id115214.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incFri, 10 Aug 2012 11:39:00 GMTSportswear 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.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/nike-running-into-headwinds_id114793.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incFri, 29 Jun 2012 18:10:00 GMTSportswear giant Nike Inc has seen its fourth quarter profit fall 8% to $549m after higher product costs and a restructuring charge offset rising sales across its business.http://www.just-style.com/news/nike-q4-profit-falls-8-as-costs-climb_id114789.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incFri, 29 Jun 2012 14:49:00 GMTFootwear company Deckers has appointed David Powers to the newly created role of president of its direct to consumer division, where he will be responsible for leading the firm's retail and e-commerce businesses.http://www.just-style.com/news/powers-to-lead-deckers-direct-to-consumer-business_id114624.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=converse-incMon, 11 Jun 2012 16:48:00 GMT