Expert corner-Patriotism

When patriotism lights a fire under stocks

The nationalistic forces that boosted ‘Ne Zha 2’ and DeepSeek have also lifted Chinese stocks. But are the gains sustainable after the excitement fades?    By Lee Shih Ta The…
The Chinese sportswear brand has outpaced other major players in half-year earnings growth, benefiting from competitive pricing as consumers hunt for bargains and prioritize spending on children.

361 Degrees sprints ahead of rivals in earnings race

The Chinese sportswear brand has outpaced other major players in half-year earnings growth, benefiting from competitive pricing as consumers hunt for bargains and prioritize spending on children Key Takeaways: 361…
Xtep sells K-Swiss and Palladium

Xtep races to cut loose money-losing brands

The sports apparel maker will sell the entity that owns K-Swiss and Palladium just five years after acquiring the brands to take them off its books Key Takeaways: Xtep will…
Is 361 Degrees’ kid power losing momentum?

Is 361 Degrees’ kid power losing momentum?

The sportswear retailer’s second-quarter update shows that growth is slowing in its children's sportswear business that has been a recent focal point  Key Takeaways: 361 Degrees said its kids-branded products…
Li Ning has expanded over the years to become one of the largest sportswear chains in China, behind Anta. 

FAST NEWS: Li Ning’s e-commerce sales jump in first quarter

The Latest: Sportwear retailer Li Ning Co. Ltd. (2331.HK) announced Monday its retail sales, excluding the Li Ning Young sub-line, recorded low-single-digit year-on-year growth in the first quarter. Looking Up: The company’s e-commerce…