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James Harden collaborates with Pinoy designer Quiccs for PH-inspired sneaker

Margaret Rose Rodriguez
Updated as of Jun 09 12:41 PM

The Adidas James Harden Volume 5, dubbed, “Manila Heritage” made, its international debut during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round play-offs between Harden’s team, the Brooklyn Nets, and the Boston Celtics. Read more »

LOOK: James Harden sports Philippine flag-inspired sneakers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 10:12 PM

The sneakers were designed by Filipino artist and toy designer Juanito Maiquez, whose nickname Quiccs was also engraved on Harden's kicks. Read more »

Xinjiang cotton controversy creates boom for Chinese premier sneaker scalpers

South China Morning Post
Posted at Apr 07 08:25 AM

Chinese sports brands Li-Ning and Anta are experiencing a surge in popularity and price on the secondary market as international footwear brands find themselves facing boycotts from many Chinese consumers over statements expressing concern about allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang.  Read more »

Chinese boycott against Nike and Adidas over Xinjiang cotton appears to be losing steam

Mimi Lau and Mandy Zuo in Shanghai, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 29 02:25 PM

The two international sportswear brands remained visible on major e-commerce sites and a special Nike offer sold out quickly. Celebrities have cut ties with firms that expressed concern about forced labor, but the country’s national soccer team has not followed suit. Read more »

Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang

Ryan Woo, Reuters
Posted at Mar 26 08:44 AM

Nike and Adidas came under attack on Chinese social media on Thursday over past comments the fashion brands have made about labour conditions in Xinjiang, part of a diplomatic row between China and the West. Read more »

Shares of European fashion brands fall amid China Xinjiang row

Reuters
Posted at Mar 25 06:55 PM

Chinese state media singled out H&M on Wednesday for a statement last year in which the Swedish retailer was reported by media as saying it was deeply concerned by reports of accusations of forced labor in Xinjiang. Read more »

Adidas mulling sale of Reebok

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 15 04:53 AM

FRANKFURT - German sportswear giant Adidas said Monday it was mulling a sale of its long-struggling US subsidiary Reebok.   Read more »

LOOK: Mayor Isko shows ‘Manila’ collab with top sneakers brand

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 12:46 AM

Moreno marveled at his new kicks, which appeared to be a homage to Manila. Read more »

Volkswagen, Adidas, Puma join Facebook ad boycott over hate speech

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 01 08:11 AM

German giants Volkswagen, Puma and Adidas on Tuesday joined a growing advertiser boycott over hate speech against Facebook, following major consumer companies like Levi's and Coca-Cola.   Read more »

Nike says "Don't Do It" on racism

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 31 10:54 AM

Nike has taken a stand against racism with a "Don't do it" campaign, a twist on its famous catch phrase, as protests against police brutality spread across the United States.   Read more »

Adidas reopens select stores for athletes, customers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 08 05:54 PM

Sports apparel giant Adidas announced that it is reopening select stores in the Philippines for the first time since COVID-19 swept the globe. Read more »

Kanye West now officially a billionaire: Forbes

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 25 12:00 PM

Rapper Kanye West is now a billionaire thanks largely to the basketball shoes bearing his name that he developed with Adidas, Forbes magazine said Friday. Read more »

Adidas, Puma warn of virus blows to 2020 business

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 12 07:15 AM

German sportswear makers Adidas and Puma on Wednesday warned the coronavirus outbreak would deal painful blows to their business in 2020, weighing especially on the first quarter with store closures and lower sales. Read more »

Coronavirus slams Adidas, Puma sales in China

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 19 06:22 PM

German sportswear makers Adidas and Puma said Wednesday store closures in China because of the novel coronavirus outbreak had caused sales to plummet in recent weeks.   Read more »

Meet QUICCS, the Filipino toy designer who booked a two-year deal with adidas

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Mar 25 07:12 PM

A favorite among collectors here and abroad, the 37-year-old artist started his passion for toys early, getting a surprisingly literal taste for it. Read more »

Acclaimed Pinoy toy artist Quiccs is collaborating with adidas for a special collection

ANCX
Updated as of Feb 18 03:18 PM

The renowned toy designer and visual artist is teaming up with the sports brand for a collection and we can't wait to see it. Read more »

Adidas closes 'considerable' number of stores in China due to coronavirus

Reuters
Posted at Feb 05 10:25 PM

The company said the fast-spreading virus was having a negative impact on its business but added that it could not yet assess to what extent. Read more »

Next Nike no more: How Under Armour lost its edge

Julie Creswell and Kevin Draper, The New York Times
Posted at Jan 27 08:56 AM

Under Armour is grasping for a hold in the fiercely competitive sports apparel market even as it undergoes the biggest management shift in its history. Read more »

Adidas bets on recycled material 'to combat ocean plastic'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 23 07:01 AM

German sportswear giant Adidas said Tuesday more than half of the polyester used in its products this year would come from recycled material, including millions of shoes made from plastic waste.  Read more »

A brief history of the 50-year-old Adidas Superstar

ANCX
Posted at Jan 09 05:12 PM

One of the German sports brand’s iconic pairs, the Superstar has its beginnings in basketball’s pre-dunk era. Today, on its golden anniversary, it is a street wear staple for everyone from music moguls to laidback business titans. Read more »