Asics
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Asics (アシックス, Ashikkusu)[lower-alpha 1] is a Japanese multinational corporation that produces sportswear. The name is an acronym for the Latin phrase anima sana in corpore sano (translated by Asics as "a sound mind, in a sound body").[5] Asics is best known for its sneakers, but also produces other footwear such as sandals, as well as clothing (T-shirts, jackets, hoodies, swimwear, compression garments, leggings, socks) and accessories (bags, backpacks, caps). It is headquartered in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
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Company type | Public (K.K) |
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TYO: 7936 | |
Industry | Sports equipment, textile |
Founded |
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Founder | Kihachiro Onitsuka [ja] |
Headquarters | , |
Number of locations | c. 1,900 outlet stores worldwide (2017)[1] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Motoi Oyama (Chairman and CEO)[2] |
Products | Sneakers, clothing |
Revenue | ¥484.6 billion (2022)[3] |
¥34 billion (2022)[3] | |
¥19.9 billion (2022)[3] | |
Number of employees | c. 8,900 (2022)[4] |
Subsidiaries | |
Website | www |
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