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Nike to axe over 700 jobs from its Oregon headquarters
Nike's Oregon headquarters is set to eliminate approximately 740 jobs by late June as part of its multiyear cost-cutting plan. Michele Adams, Nike’s vice president of people solutions, disclosed this intention in a filing with the state of Oregon on Friday, describing it as a “second phase of impacts” as the world’s largest sportswear company...
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Nike's latest Air technology aims to propel athletic performance
As sneaker technology evolves, Nike's has unveiled the Alphafly 3, a testament to the company's commitment to athletes of all disciplines. Building upon its iconic Air technology, Nike has crafted a range of performance-enhancing footwear designed to elevate athletes on the track, court, and pitch. This latest evolution in Nike's shoe lineup...
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Former North Face creative head appointed at Nike
Sportswear giant Nike has appointed a new face to lead its design team in the form of Tim Hamilton, a former creative head at The North Face. Hamilton announced the move in a LinkedIn post, where he stated: “After five plus years of leading global creative at The North Face, I am thrilled to announce my next chapter at Nike. “It is an honour to...
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Nike to cut 2 percent of workforce
Sportswear giant Nike has confirmed mounting speculation that it is to layoff 2 percent of its workforce, a move that comes months after it launched a strategy designed to “streamline” the business. Following an internal memo to employees from CEO John Donahoe, the company verified the decision in a statement to Footwear News that read: “Nike’s...
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Levi's, Nike and Lancôme are amongst loyalty leaders, says Brand Index
Data from Brand Keys' 27th annual Customer Loyalty Engagement Index (CLEI) reveals that brands like Nike, T.J. Maxx, Lancôme, Sephora, Amazon, and TikTok are leading in their respective categories by either meeting or surpassing consumer expectations. According to Brand Keys President Robert Passikoff, companies excelling in service become...
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Tiger Woods confirms split with Nike
Golfer Tiger Woods has ended his long-term partnership with sportswear giant Nike after 27 years. Woods confirmed the spilt on Instagram: “The days have been filled with so many amazing moments and memories, if I started naming them, I could go on forever. Phil Knight’s passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf partnership together and...
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Nike announces leadership changes
Nike has announced a number of executive appointments including John Hoke as chief innovation officer, Martin Lotti as chief design officer, Nicole Hubbard Graham as chief marketing officer and Muge Erdirik Dogan as chief technology officer (CTO). “Innovation, design, and storytelling have always been the heart and soul of Nike. These leadership...
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Nike announces 9 percent increase in quarterly dividend
Nike, Inc. board of directors has approved a 9 percent increase in quarterly cash dividend to 0.370 cents per share on the company’s outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock. “Nike has a consistent track record of delivering strong cash flow and returns for shareholders and today’s announcement marks the 22nd consecutive year we have...
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Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches climate action programme specifically for manufacturers
At its annual meeting at the end of September, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition announced the launch of the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) in collaboration with US sports brand Nike and US retail corporation Target. MCAP was introduced as part of SAC’s Decarbonisation Program, designed to “catalyse support and drive the sector...
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Nike x Feng Chen Wang collection launch
Designer and Nike collaborator Feng Chen Wang have introduced a new collaboration, combining engineered artistry and personalisation, resulting in technical apparel infused with traditional sportswear elements. The collection's centerpiece is the Transform Jacket, inspired by Feng's motto, "to own less is to own more." This versatile jacket...
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Nike unveils new collection with Ambush designer Yoon Ahn
Sportswear giant Nike has unveiled a new collection with Ambush designer and frequent collaborator Yoon Ahn that explores femininity, fashion, and football fandom with nightlife-inspired apparel and footwear. The Nike x Ambush collection sees Ahn injecting a style-first approach to sports apparel, footwear and culture, inspiring a conversation...
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Nike unveils ‘next era’ for womenswear in dance performance
Sportswear giant Nike has revealed what it is calling the “next era for Nike Women” through a dance performance choreographed by the brand’s partner, choreographer and dancer Parris Goebel. Hosted in Paris on July 5, the experience entitled ‘Goddess Awakened’ looked to celebrate the power of womanhood through movement, style and self-expression....
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