The world's leading sportswear maker Adidas has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2011, stating that its operating revenue in Greater China increased by 31%.

American sportswear maker Nike has published its financial results for 2011 fiscal year, from May 2010 to May 2011, stating that its sales in the Greater China market reached USD2.06 billion, a year-on-year increase of 18%; and a 16% increase excluding the exchange rate factors.

A representative from the Chinese sportswear company Lining has confirmed to the local media that the company's three executives, including Chief Operating Officer Guo Jianxin, Chief Marketing Officer Fang Shiwei, and Director for the E-commerce Department Lin Li, have resigned.

Chinese sportswear company Lining has announced its performance for 2010, stating that its total revenue increased by 13% year-on-year to CNY9.479 billion.

Brand sportswear distributor and sportswear retail business operator Pou Sheng International (Holdings) Limited has announced that it will invest CNY170 million to acquire a 50% stake in Zhejiang Yichuan Sports Supplies Chain, which mainly operates a sports supplies retail business in China.

The European sports supplies retailer Decathlon has announced that it will further promote its development in China and plans to open up to ten new stores in the country in 2010.