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The Weekly Closeout: Nike appoints innovation chief and retailers face cyberattacks

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​[[“value”:”The athletics retailer filled in the role behind John Hoke, while Victoria’s Secret, Adidas and The North Face have recently reported security breaches.”]] 

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