The sporting goods group is also increasing in the second quarter - and confirms its forecast for 2018 as a whole, primarily due to profits in North America and China. However, the home markets of Western Europe and Reebok are causing concern.
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The Swiss outdoor brand Odlo has a new CEO: Knut Are Høgberg replaces the Frenchman Christophe Bézu, who has put the company back on track for success in the past three years. Bézu will continue to be available to the company.
Apparel companies sold millions of Fifa licensed items during this year’s tournament. The unpredictable matches present obstacles to meeting consumer demands.