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October 2011
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31 October 2011
CH EOG makes communication appointment
ES Joma bases new football boot on successful running shoe
DE Adidas installs virtual footwear wall at London store
GB JJB Sports announces losses of £66m
NZ Kathmandu plans Australia expansion
28 October 2011
US REI opens new California store
CN Anta Sports expects slowdown in Q3 sales
US US designer founds wool cycling firm
CA Spyder appoints new Canada rep
ES DyStar says ITMA was “rewarding”
27 October 2011
US Under Armour reveals Micro G Basketball shoes
IN Jack Wolfskin in talks with Indian exporter
FI Amer Sports reports Q3 net profit of $77m
DE Puma and Borussia Dortmund team up
GB OIA board announces changes
26 October 2011
US Under Armour raises year-end revenue forecast
DE Fencing theme revealed for SLVR
US Rawlings named as one of the best brands in US
US Columbia raises 2011 outlook
IN India: cotton prices to come down
25 October 2011
US REI announces Winter Gear Guide
DE Puma to set up Israel subsidiary
US Women’s athletic socks on the up
US Cagehero launches buy one, give one campaign
GB JJB teams with Nike and adidas
24 October 2011
US VF announces record Q3 results
CN China Dongxiang CEO quits after less than a year
AU Asics helps prove good shoes beat knee disease
US Lacrosse reports Q3 net sales of $35m
AU Quiksilver uses compression and taping in shorts
21 October 2011
US Eddie Bauer celebrates 75 years of Skyliner Jacket
ES Unofficial Valencia shirt is the top-seller
US Sportswear firm which uses plastic to make polyester wins award
CN China anti-dumping measures could affect nylon prices
US Under Armour supplies US speedskaters
20 October 2011
CN Li Ning appoints new chief operating officer
US New HQ for Brooks Sports
IN Indian textile industry urges higher cotton production
US Patagonia opens second Chicago store
GB Sports Direct announces profit increase
19 October 2011
IT Miroglio takes Newlife to A+A
US Sportswear supplier to launch performance collection
DE Trends presentations announced for Performance Days
KE Kenyan sports brand has big plans
US O’Neill Snow expands sales team
18 October 2011
FR New show director for Interfilière
CH Clariant presents new product for “cosmetotextiles”
PK Pakistan: cotton production up 13%
US Boathouse Sports launches women’s fit jackets
US Cordura appoints Iain Bradley to aid in expansion
17 October 2011
IN India: cotton arrivals delayed by at least a month
JP Used bras recycled into fuel in Japan
AU Australia: retail group buys sport chain for AUS$610m
DE Award for energear technology
KR TenCate signs partnership to expand Defender M in South Korea
14 October 2011
US Black Diamond to push into apparel
CH Oeko-Tex expands Standard 100 criteria
US Gap closes more US stores, plans overseas expansion
HK Hong Kong scientists develop light-sensitive wicking textile
DE Puma unveils Home Oceans documentary film
13 October 2011
TW Economic co-operation boosts Chinese presence at Titas
US US cotton: supply outweighs demand
TH Thai PTT Chemical pays $150m for NatureWorks stake
US Columbia Sportswear expands ecommerce sites
FI Marketing team changes for Amer in the US
12 October 2011
US GE and Burlington work together on workwear innovation
IL Nilit takes FIR yarn to Shanghai
DE Vaude CEO awarded Medal of Business
DE Puma partners with Mercedes Formula One Team
GB New report examines sustainability of 2012 Olympics merchandising
11 October 2011
CN Nike will invest more in China
US EA and adidas team up for promotional collection
CN Cotton farmers in Western China are short of labour
NL TenCate fabrics to go into new trousers
GB New OIA ambassadors prepare to reach out to independent retailers
10 October 2011
US Scientists create self-cleaning fabric
MW Malawi Cotton Company 'not for profit'
RU Adidas has high hopes for Russia
DE German manufacturer adds ThermoCool to workwear garments
IT New gloves from CAMP
07 October 2011
GB New walking boots from Clarks
NZ Icebreaker makes underwear appointment
US DuPont opens new Kevlar plant
AU Australian wool prices ease in September
DE Performance Days Munich posts "sold out" sign
06 October 2011
US Special anniversary collection for Merrell
CH Clariant claims FR breakthrough
CN Li Ning to open "experience centre" in London
GB Noel Gallagher to launch adidas footwear range
US Stoic to supply US ski jumping team
05 October 2011
CH Bemis announces bluesign certification
US Finish Line appoints new VP of strategy
FI Summer events open doors for Footbalance
DK Custom-made shoe for Ironman athlete
BD Indian garment firms invest in Bangladesh
04 October 2011
US Polartec Challenge grants available for 2012 expeditions
NL Hi-Tec is serious about trail-running
GB Focus on independents helps ASICS to award
US Hanesbrands promotes treasurer to CFO role
GB Patagonia opens flagship London store
03 October 2011
US Timberland launches lightweight multi-sport shoe
US TouchTec used in alpine leather gloves
CN New fabric factory for Luthai
US Record Q3 results for Wolverine
GB Acquisition boosts Itac offering to textiles

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