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The German firm trumpeted a "very good April" in China, but warned Q2 overall will be worse.
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Today's unruly crop of eco-labels are puzzling customers and proving too expensive and time-consuming for…
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Starting April 19, retail stores up to 800 square meters, or 8,600 square feet, may be allowed to re-open in…
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In Germany, Some Retailers and Brands See Insolvency as the Easiest Option
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Adidas Says Sorry, Agrees to Pay German Rents After Controversy
"We made a mistake and we lost a lot of trust by doing so," Adidas said.
Adidas Takes ‘Indecent’ Advantage of German Eviction Freeze
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