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K-Swiss reports fourth quarter results
Thursday, 25th Feb 2010

K-Swiss Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The sale of Royal Elastics on April 30, 2009, is accounted for as a discontinued operation in the Company's financial results and is excluded from futures orders data for the current and prior-year periods.

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Celebrities & athletes help Nike leave lasting footprint on Vancouver
Thursday, 25th Feb 2010

Canadian recording artist Kardinal Offishall stopped by the Nike Robson street store to show his support for Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe drive by recycling his old running shoes. Team Canada members Gillian Apps, Jayna Hefford and Jennifer Botterill dropped off their old running shoes to support the drive as well.

In partnership with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), Nike announced its plans to refurbish a court surface in Vancouver with a collection of re-purposed, old running shoes.

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Short film explores idea of New Balance 365
Thursday, 25th Feb 2010

Boston-based New Balance announces the launch of New Balance 365, a collection of 365 short films that engages consumers 365 days a year by asking them to think about "the balance." Beginning on February 22, one 20 second short film that creatively explores the idea of "the balance" will post live each morning to NewBalance365.com for consumers to view, ponder and engage with the New Balance brand each and every day of 2010.

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LIVESTRONG & Nike to embark on new collaboration
Tuesday, 2nd Feb 2010

LIVESTRONG and NIKE, Inc. announced a new strategy for Nike's LIVESTRONG product collection that will increase the partnership's innovative efforts to raise awareness for the cancer fight globally and expand sales internationally.

The new strategy includes consistent financial contributions from Nike to LIVESTRONG, including international expansion for the collection, starting in July 2010. It also features a guaranteed annual payment and the potential for additional funding as sales from the collection grow.

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JD Sports Releases adidas Originals x Star Wars collection
Wednesday, 27th Jan 2010

JD Sports has announced that it has launched products from the much talked about Star Wars collection by adidas Originals.

adidas Originals joined forces with the iconic Star Wars franchise to launch this unique collection of classic adidas Originals trainers and clothing, which includes cult characters and storylines from the trio of original films blended with classic adidas Originals styles to produce a collaboration of galactic proportions that JD Sports are proud to stock.

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Giorgio Armani & Reebok announce new global alliance
Tuesday, 19th Jan 2010

Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Reebok International Ltd. have announced a multi-year global alliance to create a special collection, combining active style with sport and technology - EA7 and Emporio Armani labels, with their sporty and sexy lines, team up with Reebok's innovation and technologies, resulting in the ultimate activewear concept.

The collection is infused with Reebok's sporting DNA and its unique fitness and training heritage, within the contemporary vision of one of the world's leading fashion designers.

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Brooks DNA protects every step of every run
Tuesday, 19th Jan 2010

Brooks Sports, Inc. the only company in the world that offers footwear, apparel, and accessories exclusively for the runner, continues its pioneering history in the performance running industry by announcing the launch of Brooks DNA, an innovative, first-of-its-kind cushioning system that adapts to the unique needs of each runner, offering customized cushioning and protection every step of every run.

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Foot Locker Inc Announce Organisational Changes
Wednesday, 13th Jan 2010

NEW YORK, NY, January 8, 2010 - Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL), the New York-based specialty athletic retailer, today announced a change to its organizational structure, steps taken to improve its corporate efficiency and updates to its 2009 real estate plans.

Ken C Hicks, President and CEO of Foot Locker Inc stated,

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Planet Sports launches Converse 3 Idiots Collection
Thursday, 17th Dec 2009

Converse, "America's Original Sports Company" has launched a special line of footwear collection inspired by the upcoming film, "3 idiots."

The Converse special range called as Converse 3 Idiots Collection is inspired by the moods and characteristics of the movie. "3 idiots" is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Boman Irani.

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adidas Kids & Disney create magic with Mickey Mouse line
Thursday, 17th Dec 2009

adidas and Disney have announced a completely new line of products for babies and children, which combines high-performance products adidas classic Disney characters: Mickey Mouse and his friends Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy Duck. The collection, sports and fashion, including shoes, clothes and accessories and will be available in adidas Sport Performance Store and in retail stores and sports clothing from around the world.

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