In November 2023, Vietnam’s manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to a five-month low of 47.3, decreasing from 49.6 in October 2023, according to S&P Global. This decline indicates a significant monthly worsening in the sector's business conditions, marking the third consecutive month of deterioration.Manufacturers faced a renewed reduction in new orders during November, thereby ending a three-month sequence of growth. The pace of decline was solid and the most marked since May. Weaker customer demand was reportedly behind the fall in new business. Waning demand extended to international customers as new export business decreased for the first time in four months. Some panellists reported that clients had been reluctant to pay increased prices for products.With new orders...

Tennis Australia together with New Balance has announced that it has signed an extensive agreement to make New Balance the official performance apparel and footwear provider of the Australian Open and United Cup.To celebrate the relationship New Balance will release an AO co-branded line of performance apparel and footwear. The range will be available for purchase online and during the AO from New Balance’s on-site retail store on Grand Slam Oval. New Balance will also outfit ballkids at the United Cup which will be played in Perth and Sydney, the company said in a press release.“We are thrilled to join with New Balance. We share a common goal of growing tennis through innovation while honouring the sport’s rich heritage, making New Balance an obvious partner for two of the sport’s biggest...

Adidas has revealed the re-imagined Supernova franchise with the first of three new silhouettes – Supernova Rise. Launching in a women’s and men’s specific last, the new running shoe is designed to deliver maximum comfort and help everyday runners be distraction-free.Throughout the development process, the product and design teams tapped into research conducted by Adidas with 1,300 female runners, which revealed comfort as one of the most important criteria for everyday runners when selecting a running shoe.Adidas unveils the re-imagined Supernova franchise with the debut of the Supernova Rise, designed for maximum comfort based on insights from 1,300 female runners. The shoe features the new Dreamstrike+ midsole foam, providing unparalleled comfort and cushioning. The Supernov...

US’ Converse has enlisted Brooklyn-based jewellery and accessories designer Martine Ali, French fashion designer Isabel Marant, and Chinese-born, London-based menswear designer Feng Chen Wang to explore new dimensions of its DNA by offering the classic Chuck Taylor silhouette as inspiration.First up, Martine Ali will present her take on the new Chuck 70 De Luxe Wedge with a radically sculpted, angular midsole as its centrepiece. The newest addition to the De Luxe family provides nearly four inches of elevation and touts an asymmetric squared toecap and full leather upper, embracing the classic design language of the beloved Chuck Taylor All Star while boasting a boldness all its own, Converse said in a press release.Converse collaborates with designers Martine Ali, Isabel Marant, and Feng ...

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Turkiye’s gross domestic product (GDP) with chain-linked volume index increased by 5.9 per cent year on year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3) this year, as per the Turkish Statistical Institute (Turkstat).The value added increased by 5.7 per cent in the industrial sector.Seasonally- and calendar-adjusted GDP with chain linked volume index increased by 0.3 per cent in Q3 2023 compared with the previous quarter. Calendar-adjusted GDP with chain linked volume index increased by 5.1 per cent YoY during the quarter.Turkiye's gross domestic product (GDP) with chain-linked volume index increased by 5.9 per cent year on year (YoY) in the third quarter (Q3) this year. The value added increased by 5.7 per cent in the industrial sector. The country's GDP increased by 79.8 per cent and reac...

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In the first half of fiscal 2024 (H1 FY24), British luxury brand Mulberry Group has reported a 7 per cent increase in revenue, reaching £69.7 million, up from £64.9 million in the previous year. This growth is more pronounced at constant exchange rates (CER), where the increase stands at 8 per cent.In the UK, retail sales rose by 6 per cent to £36.2 million, up from £34.1 million. Internationally, the group experienced a significant surge in retail sales, with a 34 per cent increase (35 per cent CER) to £23.5 million, compared to £17.5 million in H1 FY23. This growth is partly attributed to Mulberry's strategy of bringing in-house ownership of overseas stores, including those in Sweden and Australia, the company said in its results for the twenty-six weeks ended September 30, 2023.In H1 FY...