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Barricade breakthrough for Andy
ANDY Murray is set to join the Adidas tennis line-up in 2010 and will be wearing its world's biggest selling tennis shoe, the Barricade.
Jocelyn Robiot, Adidas VP global sports marketing, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Andy Murray in to the Adidas tennis family.
'Andy is a young, dynamic player that embodies Adidas' pure performer qualities."
ANDY Murray is set to join the Adidas tennis line-up in 2010 and will be wearing its world's biggest selling tennis shoe, the Barricade.
Jocelyn Robiot, Adidas VP global sports marketing, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Andy Murray in to the Adidas tennis family.
'Andy is a young, dynamic player that embodies Adidas' pure performer qualities."
Reebok teams up with Emporio Armani for special collection
A NEW collaboration between Reebok and Emporio Armani has been launched at Milan Fashion Week.
The special collection combines active style with sport and technology to create a range of high-end activewear.
Uli Becker, Reebok International president, said: 'This collaboration offers a new perspective for the design-minded, fashion conscious, active consumer."
A NEW collaboration between Reebok and Emporio Armani has been launched at Milan Fashion Week.
The special collection combines active style with sport and technology to create a range of high-end activewear.
Uli Becker, Reebok International president, said: 'This collaboration offers a new perspective for the design-minded, fashion conscious, active consumer."
Recycling breach cost shoe firm
A MAJOR shoe company has fallen foul of recycling rules and has been ordered to pay over £30,000 in fines and costs.
Brantano (UK) Limited, which has 147 stores in the UK, appeared at Coalville Magistrates' Court after failing to comply with packaging regulations.
The company pleaded guilty to 15 charges related to not registering with the Environment Agency and failing to meet its packaging waste requirements between 2003 and 2007.
A MAJOR shoe company has fallen foul of recycling rules and has been ordered to pay over £30,000 in fines and costs.
Brantano (UK) Limited, which has 147 stores in the UK, appeared at Coalville Magistrates' Court after failing to comply with packaging regulations.
The company pleaded guilty to 15 charges related to not registering with the Environment Agency and failing to meet its packaging waste requirements between 2003 and 2007.
BFA launches new training initiative
THE British Footwear Association has announced the launch of a new 'Technical Training Initiative'.
Final details for the scheme are still being confirmed, but it is being organised due to the growing skills shortage of technical managers in the UK.
Richard Kottler, BFA chief executive, said: 'It has long been recognised that the biggest skills shortage in the trade is for technical staff - also called product Engineers and technical designers - the sources for which were traditionally the UK manufacturing sector."
THE British Footwear Association has announced the launch of a new 'Technical Training Initiative'.
Final details for the scheme are still being confirmed, but it is being organised due to the growing skills shortage of technical managers in the UK.
Richard Kottler, BFA chief executive, said: 'It has long been recognised that the biggest skills shortage in the trade is for technical staff - also called product Engineers and technical designers - the sources for which were traditionally the UK manufacturing sector."
