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Beyoncé and Topshop to Launch Athleisure Line
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Nike is betting on athletes——not supermodels——to accelerate its women’s business. The leading athletic brand…
VF’s Patrik Frisk Moves to Aldo
Patrik Frisk, who helped revitalize Timberland, announced a surprise move to head up Aldo Group. In an email…
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