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...body fat and disease remain hypothetical." They cite a recent U.S. study that found women who'd had an average of 10 kg of fat removed by liposuction had no improvements in health markers over the next three months. By contrast, it's well established that people who merely add a little exercise to their lives can improve their health profile-though not necessarily their thigh or waist measurements-in the same period...
...conservatism, of saving rather than spending. Yet the combination of a GDP rising at 8% per annum and one of the world's youngest populations (more than 200 million people between the ages of 15 and 24) means spending power has shifted to those with a fever for fashion. Add to that the booming media in the world's largest democracy bringing brand awareness, plus the reduction of once punitive import taxes, and India starts looking like a gold mine?except for its labyrinthine bureaucracy, which can be as time consuming as it was in the days...
...noticed that a quarter of the seats were filled with men in business suits. During dinner and coffee breaks at the two-day luxury conference, the suits from places like Bear, Stearns cornered Burke and bombarded him with questions about luxury businesses?which ones had potential to add secondary lines and which ones could expand with worldwide licensing...
...sportswear sector: from its base of loyal fans who initially go to the brand for specialty products but then discover Under Armour's broader range of clothing options. This year it plans on expanding its women's products, which account for 24% of annual sales. Next year it will add to its footwear line with a football cleat, followed by a baseball shoe and a women's softball cleat. Speedo is working on the same philosophy, continuing to expand its out-of-pool clothing with a new spring line set to debut as well as a men's line...
...Wall Street has lost confidence: Ford's stock, which closed at $8.77 a share last week after a recent run-up, is still valued at less than the company's cash on hand. This week Ford is expected to unveil a revision of its Way Forward plan, which will add further cuts and closures to the 30,000 jobs and 14 factories already being eliminated...