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Nike, Inc. [note 1] (stylized as NIKE) is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. [6] It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022.
Nike had only made hockey jerseys, specifically those of the Edmonton Oilers at the height of Wayne Gretzky-mania, but now began to make all equipment. Nike moves into English football, signing a kit (uniform/apparel) deal with Arsenal. 1995 Nike signs long-term partnerships with the Brazilian and United States soccer teams. 1996
Nike's wings were removed from the statue so she would not fly away, as the Athenians believed doing so would indicate her permanent stay in the city. [14] A sculpture of Nike at Ephesus is said to contain the Swoosh in the flowing dress, but there is no evidence this is the origin of the design.
Dan Wieden, the ad-executive who came up with the slogan, told Dezeen Magazine he got the idea from Gary Gilmore - a murderer from Portland, Oregon where Nike's headquarters is located today.
The founder of the Wieden+Kennedy agency, Dan Wieden, credits the inspiration for his "Just Do It" Nike slogan to a death row inmate Gary Gilmore’s last words: "Let's do it." [1] From 1988 to 1998, Nike increased its share of the North American domestic sport-shoe business from 18% to 43% (from $877 million to $9.2 billion in worldwide sales ...
Nike often refers to: Nike, Inc., a major American producer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment; Nike (mythology), a Greek goddess who personifies victory;
Nike has posted soft sales and told investors that a turnaround plan will take at least a few quarters. Earlier this year, Adidas, based in Germany, reported its first annual loss in over 30 years ...
Tracie Jackson's Diné culture is front and center in her shoe and jewelry designs for Nike's N7 Collection and her own online store, Rezilient Soles. A Nike designer comes from a long line of ...