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Skillfast to close
UK: Fashion industry cuts new deal as Skillfast closes
The UK fashion sector is to lose its dedicated lobbying voice on skills issues after the government on Tuesday (15 December) decided not to renew Skillfast-UK's licence when comes to an end next March.
JJB remains cautious
UK: JJB sees interim revenues plunge 29%
Sporting goods chain JJB Sports has seen sales plummet since it reached the first half of its financial year, and said in an interim statement that it remains cautious about the festive period.
Sri Lanka GSP+ suspension
INSIGHT: EU to continue GSP+ dialogue with Sri Lanka
The head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Sri Lanka, ambassador Bernard Savage, said this week that the EU is committed to pursuing a dialogue with the Sri Lankan authorities to ensure the continuation of its GSP+ trade scheme.
Nike Q2 profit dip
COMMENT: Nike and Tiger look to a brighter 2010
When Nike president and CEO Mark Parker began the company's second quarter conference call, he must have hoped that the analysts involved would focus on better-than-expected profits and the uptick in futures orders.
Lululemon range criticised
CANADA: Olympic organisers unhappy about Lululemon range
The organisers of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics have lashed out on a clothing range launched by yogawear firm Lululemon Athletica called "Cool Sporting Event That Takes Place in British Columbia Between 2009 & 2011 Edition".
Sectors: Apparel, Fibres & fabrics, Finance, Footwear, Manufacturing, Retail, Sourcing, Technology
Companies: Nike, JJB Sports, Lululemon
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