Partners Group finds proxy for China sports boom
From Adidas to Li Ning, sportswear brands are expanding aggressively in China. Recent Partners Group acquisition BCR Group is among the leaders in a $2 billion industry that furnishes new stores
Adidas operates 12,000 stores across 1,200 cities in China. More than 1,000 new outlets opened in 2018 and a rollout of similar scale is expected this year. Nike, Anta and Li Ning, which together with...
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