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Adidas’ Localization Efforts Are Paying Off, Analyst Says
Localization efforts by Adidas "have paid off" in China, noted HSBC analyst Anne-Laure Bismuth, and that…
The Footwear Sector in 2026 Remains Committed to Charitable Efforts
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