Nike
Nike is a popular brand who sells footwear, equipment, apparel and many related accessories. The company is based in Washington County, Oregon, United States. They started their operations on 25 January 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports, whereas they changed their name to Nike in 1971. The founders of the company are Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman. According to 2017 official records, the brand value of the company was US$ 29.6 million. They have employed over 62,000 people in the different parts of the world for controlling their manufacturing and sales operations. The company trades publicly on the New York Stock Exchange and is a key component of S & P 100.
Presently, the company sponsors many sports teams that include Indian Cricket Team, Middlesex County Cricket, American Basketball Team, and many more. Additionally, they also sponsor Mixed Martial Arts player Anderson Silva and Junior dos Santos.
Nike Acquisitions
Since its foundation, the company has acquired lots of companies for expanding themselves. It includes Cole Haan, Bauer Hockey, Hurley International, Converse, Starter, Umbro, and many more.
Nike Product Range
The product portfolio of the company consists of a great variety of sports equipment as well as shoes, base layers, cleats, etc.
Apart from that, they manufacture product for various sports, such as ice hockey, tennis, baseball, football, and many more.
Nike is a pretty well-known brand among the people in almost every country around the globe. The well-recognized trademarks of the company are Swoosh and “Just Do It” logo. The company operates retail stores in various parts of the world under the name Niketown.
