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1. emei Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
   

   The press release added: "Timberland Men's 6 Inch Boots?The company anticipates that the back half of 2009 will continue to be challenging due to the low levels of consumer confidence and the financial health of the global economy.Timberland Kid's Boots Given the continued volatile nature of current economic conditions, the Company continues to believe there is not sufficient visibility to set expectations for the remainder of 2009."

   Jeffrey B. Swartz, Timberland's president and chief executive, said in a statement: "Timberland Womens Roll Top Boots The first half of 2009 has presented us with unprecedented challenges in the marketplace. We have tackled the challenges by sharpening our efforts to improve the overall efficiency of the organization, while recognizing that we must continue to invest in the long-term health of the brand. The strength of our balance sheet and our overall liquidity are a real strategic advantage in this environment.Timberland Boots We will continue to invest in key areas such as product development and marketing that will build the overall health of the Timberland brand and franchise and leave us well-positioned when the global economy improves."

   Timberland is headquartered in Stratham, N.H.

   The photo that accompanies this post was taken from Timberland's website.

   
   
2. emei Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
   

   Revenue declined 14.4% to $179.7 million for the quarter,Timberland Chukka Boots? reflecting declines in Timberland brand apparel and casual footwear. Foreign exchange rate changes decreased second-quarter 2009 revenue by approximately $11 million, or 5.3%, due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the British Pound and the Euro.

   ? North America revenue declined 13.3% to $86.3 million, reflecting soft consumer spending in the U.S. Europe revenue decreased 16.6% to $65.7 million but was down only 2.5% on a constant dollar basis. European results reflect declines in the apparel,Timberland Men's 6 Inch Boots outdoor performance and casual footwear businesses, partially offset by strong sales of men's and women's boots.

   ? Asia revenue decreased 12.3% to $27.7 million, and decreased 13.3% on a constant dollar basis, driven by declines in casual footwear and apparel,Timberland Womens Roll-Top Boots?( partially offset by strengthening of the men's and women's boots businesses.

   ? Global footwear revenue decreased 11.2% to $127.0 million,timberland Boot primarily due to declines in the casual footwear business, which offset strength in the boots business in the European and Asian markets. Apparel and accessories revenue decreased 24.6% to $47.2 million, primarily due to softness in the European market.

   
   
3. emei Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
   

   Dozens of Sowetan kids swarm busily on the rough sandy surface seen here — a cleared space of rugged terrain,Timberland Kids Boots? littered with stone fragments which play havoc with their footwear. But fear of nasty grazes does not stop them committing themselves in the tackle.

   I spotted the kid with his sock hanging out of the front of his battered right boot Timberland Men's 6 Inch Boots. It seemed to sum up the passion these kids have for running around with a ball at their feet. Each team makes an effort to have matching shirts and shorts, but the socks and boots are whatever’s available. I asked five of his team to line up for this picture, but I had to grab each foot firmly and arrange it on the ground — they were so restless. At the same time they kept calling me ‘Sir’,Timberland Womens Roll Top Boots which I found ridiculous. I’m 30. ‘‘I’m not your teacher,’’ I said. ‘‘Stop calling me ‘Sir’!’’ But they’re so respectful.

   One little guy was playing in fake Timberland boots. He quickly noticed I was wearing genuine Timberlands — and soon they were all asking me to be their team’s kit sponsor. The sun goes down fast in southern Africa, and you get this beautiful 10 to 15-minute window of sharply angled twilight rays Timberland Boots.

   I love the way it shows up the busy pattern of footprints and treads and every bit of debris in the rich, red earth and throws back such elongated shadows.

   
   
4. emei Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
   

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5. emei Says:
   August 11th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
   

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