Japan's ASICS steps up footwear research with Australia R&D base

What happened: ASICS established an R&D department at its Australian subsidiary ASICS Oceania to boost development of athletic shoes and other products through collaboration with local experts. Why it matters: The research hub will seek insights on lower body movement and health for use in product development, and follows research labs in Europe and the US.

ASICS established an R&D department at its Australian subsidiary ASICS Oceania to boost development of athletic shoes and other products through collaboration with local experts.

The research hub will seek insights on lower body movement and health for use in product development, and follows research labs in Europe and the US.