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Thai exports fall less than forecast in June, seen improving
Thai exports fall less than forecast in June, seen improving
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK Thai exports shrank for a ninth consecutive month in June, albeit
2023-07-26 17:19
T-Mobile US to cut 5,000 jobs as cheaper plans weigh on costs
T-Mobile US to cut 5,000 jobs as cheaper plans weigh on costs
T-Mobile US said on Thursday it would reduce its workforce by about 7% by cutting 5,000 jobs in
2023-08-24 22:48
Fed's Barkin: can't rely on tightening from long-term rates
Fed's Barkin: can't rely on tightening from long-term rates
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank chief Thomas Barkin on Tuesday said that higher long-term borrowing costs are putting downward
2023-10-18 01:19
China's August consumer prices edge higher, factory prices fall
China's August consumer prices edge higher, factory prices fall
BEIJING China's consumer prices returned to positive territory in August while factory-gate price declines slowed, data showed on
2023-09-09 09:46
Japan's price trend gauges hit record, signal broadening inflation
Japan's price trend gauges hit record, signal broadening inflation
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan may be seeing early signs of sticky inflation with several measures of broad
2023-08-23 15:27
Read the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
Read the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action
The US Supreme Court sharply limited the use of race as a factor in university admissions. The decision
2023-06-29 23:28
'RHONJ' fans furious as Joe Gorga gets sued over unpaid legal fees in $6M real estate deal: 'Little Joe same old thing'
'RHONJ' fans furious as Joe Gorga gets sued over unpaid legal fees in $6M real estate deal: 'Little Joe same old thing'
Joe Gorga was first sued for $30,264.06 in November 2022 by contractors who accused him of failing to pay them building charges
2023-06-29 08:48
UK Energy Efficiency Policy At Risk in Tory Net Zero Retreat
UK Energy Efficiency Policy At Risk in Tory Net Zero Retreat
The energy industry is warning that efficiency targets are likely to be on the chopping block as Conservative
2023-07-26 18:47
Will Hollywood studios accede to SAG-AFTRA's strike demands? Sony Entertainment Pictures CEO wants to 'resolve issue quickly'
Will Hollywood studios accede to SAG-AFTRA's strike demands? Sony Entertainment Pictures CEO wants to 'resolve issue quickly'
AMPTP, representing the studios, said on July 21 that they agree to 'informed consent' and separate bargaining for AI for background actors
2023-07-22 19:45
Adidas is still figuring out what to do with $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys
Adidas is still figuring out what to do with $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys
Nearly seven months on from Adidas parting ways with rapper Kanye West, and the sportswear brand reportedly still has $1.3 billion of unsold Yeezy stock in its warehouses. The decision from Adidas to split from West - otherwise known as Ye - came back in October last year came after the 45-year-old made antisemitic remarks both in interviews and online. But now, Adidas has to decide what to do with the remaining stock of the popular shoe as the company attempts to turn its fortune around after it abruptly ended its partnership with West and his Yeezy brand, with 400 million euros ($441 million) in lost sales at the start of the year. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Though Adidas is "getting closer and closer to making a decision" on what to do with the sneakers and the “options are narrowing,” new CEO Bjorn Gulden said, as per Associated Press. He became in charge back in January this year, three months after Adidas terminated it's partnership with Ye. However, a decision has not yet been reached due to "so many interested parties," he added. Gulden did not confirm whether the option to destroy the shoes had been ruled out but noted that this is something it is the company is "trying to avoid." Meanwhile other options have their own downsides, since selling the shoes would mean Ye would need to be paid royalties, removing brand identification would be dishonest. Giving the shoes away for free sounds like a nice idea in theory but this could cause them to be resold at a higher market price. Gulden is also remaining tight-lipped on the exact quantity of stock that is left since he believes if consumer are aware of this number it "could have an impact on demand," as per AP. The CEO admitted losing Yeezy is "of course hurting us" and if Adidas decides not to sell the remaining shoes, it could reduce earnings by 500 million euros this year. Net sales declined 1 per cent in the first quarter, to 5.27 billion euros, and would have risen per cent with the Yeezy line, the company said. As a whole, Gulden described 2023 as a "a year of transition" with "a better ’24 and a good ’25" as the German sportswear business continues without the Yeezy brand. Elsewhere, Adidas found itself being sued by investors last week who allege the company knew about Ye’s offensive remarks and harmful behaviour years before the termination and failed to take precautionary measures to limit financial losses. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-10 02:28
South Korea Inflation Cools in June, Backing BOK Extended Pause
South Korea Inflation Cools in June, Backing BOK Extended Pause
South Korea’s inflation eased for a fifth month in June, bolstering the case for the central bank to
2023-07-04 07:17
London Rent Now Equivalent to Two-Thirds of a Woman's Salary
London Rent Now Equivalent to Two-Thirds of a Woman's Salary
London rent is now so high that a woman on an average salary would need to double her
2023-07-04 21:49