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Alex Zono takes Cape Town's DIY running aesthetic global with Brooks debut

South African runner and designer Alex Zono has made his first footwear collaboration with US running brand Brooks, a capsule of two colourways built on the Ghost Trail silhouette that goes on sale globally on Thursday. It is the first time the Cape Town label has worked with a major performance brand. Alex Zono x Brooks Ghost Trail 1 Credits:...

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Puma sues Brooks for trademark infringement and copying

Footwear giant Puma has launched a lawsuit against American sportswear brand Brooks for trademark infringement and copying. Germany-based Puma alleges Brooks is infringing the trademark it filed in December for the word ‘Nitro’, which it has incorporated into its design and attributes. Puma also accuses Brooks of copying its foam molding...

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American sportswear brand Brooks to reach zero carbon emissions by 2040

Brooks Running, sports equipment company owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A), Tuesday announced its plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Brooks said its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 will be achieved by first reducing emissions in line with climate science. Brooks plans to achieve these...