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August 2011

31 August 2011
CH Wild Roses joins EOCA
US Optimer names student design contest winners
NL Adidas calls for Amsterdam forum on zero discharge
JP Uniqlo to open two flagship NYC stores
US Atlantis WeatherGear to sponsor ISAF race officials
30 August 2011
GB English rugby player to launch apparel brand
PL Adidas aims for growth in Poland
CH Extra interest in coldblack
US Spenco claims new insole offers “instant cooling”
DE Jack Wolfskin forecasts 2011 sales of more than €350 million
26 August 2011
US Brown Shoe to sell basketball brand after only six months
DE Germany: sportswear exports up 18% for first half
US MMA brand launches online store
TM Cotton harvest starts in Turkmenistan
IT Moa Sport launches ThermoCool socks
25 August 2011
US Quick-drying briefs win award
CN Li Ning first-half net income 49% down
GB New chief operating officer for Berghaus
CN Exceed appoints new CFO
PK Pakistan: sports goods export up 10% in July
24 August 2011
DK Nordisk goes retro with tents
ES Oeko-Tex to take part in Barcelona event
GB Debenhams launches Jenni Falconer sports range
CN 361 Degrees reports profit increase of 30%
DE Adidas creates first barefoot shoe
23 August 2011
US Coleman appoints new CEO
CH Updated Eco Index incorporates Nike’s eco tool
US Sports Authority CEO resigns
CH Roundtable discussion on work conditions in outdoor industry
DE Jack Wolfskin confident of reaching footwear landmark
22 August 2011
US Under Armour signs up gymnast as Olympic ambassador
FR JD Sports plans to expand in France
GB Adidas Olympic Games director takes new job
DE Yeti to open second down factory in Dresden
GB Tommy Hilfiger opens largest UK flagship store
19 August 2011
ZA Fake rugby shirts seized
CH Honour for snowshoe company
AU Billabong blames AUD for low net profit results
NZ New outdoor chain to open in New Zealand
ES Nike and adidas to speak at TE conference
18 August 2011
GB Merrell continues cancer charity support
ES Greenpeace celebrates Nike response in Barcelona
CN Peak Sports has opened 395 more stores since 2010
US Fila Golf to launch first outerwear collection at PGA Expo
DE Jack Wolfskin publishes social report on suppliers
17 August 2011
GB UK firm launches footwear iPhone app
US Gramicci gives away a car in birthday celebration
CN Xtep reports 29% increase in revenue
US Texas drought causes $1.8 billion loss in cotton
PK Pakistan: cotton ginning factories closed down
16 August 2011
GB Athletes and ASICS launch running courier service in London
US Sebago launches Triwater footwear category
CA Lululemon launches Ivivva online retail store
US Smart Fabrics Conference 2012 dates announced
CN Exceed reports 15.7% Q2 revenue increase
15 August 2011
US Eddie Bauer responds to cancer charity
AU Yachting Australia signs deal with 2XU
GB Price fixing probes dropped at JJB and Sports Direct
CN China: subway passengers kick adidas advertisements
MZ China Africa Cotton Moçambique to invest in cotton sector
12 August 2011
BD Bangladesh looks to new markets for apparel
US Finish Line goes mobile with app
PL Mountain Warehouse opens first Poland store
EG Increased demand for Egyptian cotton
GB Panache launches news sports bra
11 August 2011
US Lowe Alpine US relocates to Louisville, Colorado
MN Advansa sponsors Mongol Rally Race team
US Gap opens Athleta stores in New York
SG DyStar releases first corporate carbon footprint report
US Brown Shoe makes senior outdoor footwear appointments
10 August 2011
GB Reebok holds pop-up exhibition
DE Investment company buys Maier Sports
GB UK sportswear retailers hit hardest in riots
US REI unveils spring 2012 collection
CN Outdoor industry growth in China could reach 25% this year
09 August 2011
ES Headwear firm launches outdoor apparel line
CN Anta posts 22% increase in first-half net profit
US Under Armour launches biggest ever footwear ad campaign
US Cancer charity starts litigation against Eddie Bauer
NL TenCate increases production capacity of Tecasafe Plus
08 August 2011
ID Indonesia needs 300,000 new textile workers
US San Francisco student scores Summer OR success
NZ Adidas sells rugby jersey for double in New Zealand
GB Amy Winehouse’s designs for Fred Perry to go ahead
US Timberland to use 50% renewable, recycled or organic materials by 2015
05 August 2011
US New Cordura collection shows “the softer side” of durability
NL Running footwear boosts ASICS Europe
TR Esem aiming for $5 million in sales
US Mountain Khakis confirms commitment to women
ES DyStar will focus on sustainability at ITMA
04 August 2011
US K-Swiss hit by big loss
DE Süssen and partners to present and sell together at ITMA 2011
US REI will give $4.2 million to outdoor non-profits
SV Growth in textile and apparel exports to the US from Central America
US Woolrich follows up on baselayers with new anti-odour shirts
03 August 2011
AE P2i picks up innovation award for ion-mask
CN “Disloyal” textile industry already moving away from China
MX DAK Americas to go ahead with Wellman acquisition
US Rogers launches new Poron protection products
NL Specialist fabrics bring strong growth for TenCate
02 August 2011
US Key brands perform well for Columbia in Q2
SG Sustainability is the future, Huntsman Textile Effects says
CN New institute will aim to make better wool for China
US Portland hosts first Green Sports Alliance Summit
CN China: estimates suggest 45% annual growth in outdoor wears sales
01 August 2011
US FDRA welcomes new bid to end footwear duties
ES Invista announces speakers for Barcelona event
US Cocona makes merino claims for spring 2013
KR South Korean consortium buys Acushnet
IN Indian government lifts cotton export restrictions

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