Business news :Mizuno's Profits Slide in First Half

Mizuno Corp. reported revenues grew 4.2 percent in the six months ended Sept. 30, to ¥81.3 billion ($1.3 bn). Sales of footwear, especially running shoes, and apparel remained strong throughout the first half. Overall sales increased in Japan and the United States on a currency-neutral basis, amid a difficult market environment, reflecting a recovery in the golf business and the contribution of Senoh Corporation, which became a Mizuno Group company in July 2012.

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