USA: Nike Delight As Q3 Profits Surge 30 Per Cent
The world's No.1 sportswear firm, Nike, on Thursday posted a 31 per cent surge in third quarter profits, boosted by lower inventories and a four per cent climb in sales. The Oregon-based apparel and footwear giant reported earnings of $126 million, or 46 cents a share, compared to $97m, or 35 cents a share, during the year-ago period.