Japanese security guard finds fame as designer of duct tape signs Published 25 May, 2026 11:56am Shuetsu Sato found his hidden passion when he was asked in 2004 to help travellers navigate the crowded
India’s higher tax on clothing threatens setback for global fashion brands Published 04 Sep, 2025 06:54pm NEW DELHI: India’s overhaul of consumer tax stands to make everything from soaps to luxury SUVs cheaper, but global...
Southeast Asia nations, hit particularly hard by US tariffs, prep for talks with Trump Published 03 Apr, 2025 12:11pm HANOI/BANGKOK: Vietnam’s government said on Thursday it would set up a task force and other Southeast Asian nations...
US trade deficit with Vietnam soars beyond $110 billion, as weak dong boosts exports Published 08 Jan, 2025 10:38am HANOI: The US trade deficit with Vietnam exceeded $110 billion in the first 11 months of 2024, latest US figures...
Nike warns its turnaround will be a slog, after results beat expectations Published 20 Dec, 2024 08:14am Nike, offered a muted forecast on Thursday, reversing gains in its shares made earlier in the day after the...
As Nike struggles, Adidas must surf Samba wave with caution Published 08 Oct, 2024 02:11pm LONDON: Nike’s ongoing struggles are giving Adidas a chance to keep taking market share from its larger U.S. rival,...
Adidas plots to swerve Samba slump Published 03 May, 2024 01:46pm LONDON: As Adidas aims to build on hot demand for its three-striped white and black Samba and multi-coloured Gazelle...
Nike plans to slash over 1,600 jobs in cost-cutting drive Published 16 Feb, 2024 10:24am Sportswear giant Nike plans to reduce its workforce by about 2%, or more than 1,600 jobs, in a cost-cutting move,...
Fit at 40: the revolutionary Apple Mac in numbers Published 22 Jan, 2024 02:38pm PARIS: Forty years ago Steve Jobs revolutionised personal computing by launching the Apple Macintosh, the first PC...
Golf legend Tiger Woods says Nike partnership ending Published 09 Jan, 2024 03:50pm NEW YORK: Tiger Woods announced Monday that he was ending a longstanding partnership with Nike, thanking the sports...
Adidas and Puma eye chances in soccer’s fashion moment Published 01 Nov, 2023 03:32pm LONDON: Sportswear brands like Adidas and Puma are seeking to take advantage of a flirtation with soccer by the...
In the age of AI, be careful if your employee is losing one of these skills Published 30 Jun, 2023 02:35pm In a world where HR is hustling to “upskill” employees to keep up with the Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype and...
Higher costs dent Nike profits Published 30 Jun, 2023 12:35pm NEW YORK: Nike reported a drop in quarterly profits Thursday despite higher sales due to the drag from increased...
Kevin Durant signs ‘lifetime contract’ with Nike Published 29 Apr, 2023 02:06pm Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant has signed a ‘lifetime contract’ with sportswear giant Nike, the NBA star said on Friday,...
Jordan's 'Last Dance' sneakers sell for record $2.2mn Published 12 Apr, 2023 03:21pm A pair of signed, game-worn Michael Jordan sneakers from the 1998 NBA Finals fetched a record $2.2 million on...
What to watch this April: 'Money Back Guarantee', 'Huey Tum Ajnabi', 'Fatal Attraction' Published 28 Mar, 2023 07:29pm As we begin to get into the summer months, a fresh new batch of series and movies aim to get us through the long ...
Nike profits down on higher costs Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:35am NEW YORK: Nike reported better than expected earnings on Tuesday in its latest quarter, supported by strong demand...
Formal shoes making comeback after years of sneaker dominance Published 18 Jan, 2023 05:24pm PARIS: Once the preserve of nerds and stuffy young conservatives, loafers, moccasins and other formal shoes are...
Nike says will permanently leave Russian market Published 23 Jun, 2022 07:08pm MOSCOW: Nike said Thursday it will be permanently leaving the Russian market and will not reopen its stores after...
Strong pricing boosts Nike results despite China hit Published 28 Mar, 2022 07:31am NEW: Strong product pricing helped Nike offset a hit from lower sales in China, enabling the sporting goods giant to...
Nike, IKEA close Russian stores as sanctions, trade restrictions bite Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:11pm Sneaker maker Nike and home furnishings firm IKEA shut down stores in Russia on Thursday, as trade restrictions and...
Wall Street jumps after sharp selloff as Nike, Micron lead gains Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday, boosted by Nike and Micron following strong earnings, with...
Nike warns on holiday delays, cuts full-year sales estimate Published 27 Sep, 2021 05:51am CHICAGO: Nike Inc on Thursday cut its fiscal 2022 sales expectations and said it expects delays during the holiday...
Nike says split with Neymar over refusal to cooperate with sex assault probe Published 28 May, 2021 10:57am But even so "Nike ended its relationship with the athlete because he refused to cooperate in a good faith investigation of credible allegations of wrongdoing by an employee."
Nike sues company that made 'Satan Shoes' with Lil Nas X Published 30 Mar, 2021 12:26pm The shoes claim to contain human blood.
China's corporate loyalty drive ensnares international lawyers Published 28 Mar, 2021 04:14am China's push to ensure multinationals toe the line has seeped into the legal sphere after Beijing sanctioned a top...
China sanctions US, Canadian individuals over Xinjiang Updated 28 Mar, 2021 05:30pm BEIJING: China announced tit-for-tat sanctions against two Americans, a Canadian and a rights advocacy body late...
China squeezes Western brands Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am BEIJING: China on Thursday launched a PR war on Western brands critical of rights abuses against Uyghurs and other...
Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang Published 25 Mar, 2021 08:03pm H&M was the first brand to come under fire. Inditex's Xinjiang statement no longer visible on website. Chinese sportswear shares rally in Hong Kong.
China squeezes Western brands as Xinjiang backlash builds Published 25 Mar, 2021 04:40pm Global brands are often consumed by PR crisis' in China after touching politically-sensitive subjects.