Li Ning Company Limited reported revenue grew by 13.0% to RMB9,478.5 million ($1.43bn) for the year ended Dec. 31, 2010. Profit attributable to equity holders reached RMB1,108.5 million ($166.8mm), up 17.4% from 2009, while earnings per share increased by
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Longworth Hires Marketing Product Manager
Longworth Industries hired former intern Lauren Price as marketing product manager, effective immediately…
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