International sports apparel maker Nike has announced plans to invest USD99 million to build a new distribution center in the Taicang Economic Development Area, Jiangsu, to reinforce its future development in China.

H.B. Fuller Company, a formulator and marketer of adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products, has opened its first regional technical center in Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.

U.S.-based, Heelys, a youth sports lifestyle company, announced the opening of its first China representative office in Qingdao.

Skechers is expanding its sales and distribution in China through a joint venture with Luen Thai Enterprises, a conglomerate based in Hong Kong with investments in various industries in Asia, North America and the Pacific Region.