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BusinessWeek July 21, 2003 Stanley Holmes	The Real Nike News Is Happening Abroad For the first time, Nike is raking in more revenue overseas than in the U.S. -- $5.1 billion to $4.6 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30. That's thanks to rocketing sales of soccer gear, athletic shoes, and apparel in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
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Popular Mechanics April 22, 2009 Tyghe Trimble	The Running Shoe Debate: How Barefoot Runners are Shaping the Shoe Industry Way back in the pack at the Boston Marathon there was one person, Rick Roeber, who stole headlines with his unique running style.
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The Motley Fool September 10, 2010 Alyce Lomax	Are Toning Shoes the Next Crocs? If this fancy footwear's just another fad, its makers' returns could suffer.
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BusinessWeek January 22, 2007 Stanley Holmes	Changing The Game On Nike How budget sneakers are tripping up Nike's basketball business.
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