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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 »

Xinjiang cotton row: Chinese shoppers torn as big fashion labels come under fire

Amber Wang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 26 01:56 PM

Despite calls for boycotts on social media, Chinese customers were in a dilemma over whether to buy products from H&M, Nike and other brands that had expressed concern about the alleged use of forced labor to produce Xinjiang cotton.   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 »

Nike faces social media storm in China over Xinjiang statement

Reuters
Posted at Mar 25 01:04 PM

Anger with Nike Inc erupted on Chinese social media late on Wednesday after China's netizens spotted a statement from the sporting goods giant saying it was "concerned" about reports of forced labour in Xinjiang and that it does not use cotton from the region.   Read more »

WATCH: Vice Ganda's sneaker collection includes Nike, Balenciaga, Gucci, and more

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 01:21 PM

The "It's Showtime" host has a dizzying collection of Nike sneakers, particularly Air Jordans.  Read more »

Nike pivots to 'hands-free' shoes with FlyEase launch

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 07:07 PM

Some netizens hailed the hands-free shoes as a first for people with disabilities, most especially to those who have difficulty in doing physical tasks.  Read more »

How to cop the limited edition Air Jordan IV 'Manila'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 08:27 PM

Nike Philippines is marking the opening of the first ever Jordan Brand store in the Philippines by dropping 150 pairs of the limited Air Jordan 4 Retro "Manila" edition on December 3. Read more »

‘Medics went in’: Maricel, Jodi couldn’t stop shaking, crying after this intense scene, says director

Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 30 10:39 PM

“Nataranta ako! Hindi ko alam kung kanino ako tatakbo sa kanila.” Read more »

Tennis: Osaka's personal apparel collection underscores star power

Jack Tarrant, Reuters
Posted at Nov 19 06:23 PM

TOKYO - As the world's highest paid sportswoman and a three-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka is no stranger to the spotlight, but ahead of the release of her personalised range of apparel made with sponsors Nike, the 23-year-old was nervous.  Read more »

LOOK: First Jordan store in Southeast Asia being constructed at BGC

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 23 09:38 PM

The first and only Jordan Store in Southeast Asia is set to open in Bonifacio Global City soon. Read more »

LOOK: Jordan Brand unveils the Air Jordan XXXV

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 27 11:09 AM

Jordan Brand has released the Air Jordan XXXV in time for the holidays. Read more »

Nike’s 5 most iconic sneaker collaborations: from Dior x Air Jordan 1 to Comme des Garçons, Sacai

Jaimelynne Toh, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Sep 06 04:38 PM

Over the years, this restless guessing game has seen Nike break rank and collaborate with numerous designer brands that once represented the antithesis of the streetwear credo – here are five of the most iconic. Read more »

Neymar, Nike part ways after 15 years

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 30 07:05 PM

Nike said Saturday it had parted ways with Neymar, ending one of its most high-profile sponsorship deals a decade and a half after signing the star striker as a 13-year-old prodigy. Read more »

LOOK: Local artists cap Mamba Week with Kobe murals in Metro Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 12:20 PM

Filipino artists honored the legacy of the late, great Kobe Bryant with a pair of murals in Metro Manila to cap Nike Philippines' celebration of "Mamba Week." Read more »

Nike Philippines honor Kobe's legacy with 'Mamba Week'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 11:51 AM

Nike Philippines joins the world in honoring the legacy of the late, great Kobe Bryant through "Mamba Week," which runs from August 23 to 27. Read more »

Michael Jordan's sneakers sell for $615,000, new record

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 14 12:43 PM

A pair of Michael Jordan's game-worn sneakers sold for $615,000, Christie's auction house said Thursday, shattering a record set just months ago by the sale of another pair of the basketball legend's shoes. Read more »

Nike to honor Kobe Bryant with 'Mamba Week'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 13 11:57 AM

Nike will celebrate the enduring legacy of NBA icon Kobe Bryant this month through "Mamba Week," which starts on August 23. Read more »

This new Nike ad might just be the most awesome movie of 2020

ANCX
Updated as of Jul 31 10:04 AM

And if you’re not into sports, it will most likely make you a convert.  Read more »

Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand pledge $100M to fight racism

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 30 01:23 PM

Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand have announced their initial partners after making a 10-year, $100-million commitment to fight against systemic racism. Read more »

Sneaks worn by Michael Jordan in historic game in ‘85 expected to sell for $850,000 at auction

ANCX
Updated as of Jul 30 11:36 AM

Along with the glass shard still embedded in the left shoe. By GIO RAMON Read more »