Nike, Inc.
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Reborn Luczak heads for Brissie and the top 50 after beating injury...impressive. He must get on the computer and check out everyone's results every week.'' That might include Federer's Nike stablemate Bernard Tomic, and if Luczak habitually takes the high road - he is still thankful for the support of battling... In this article: Bernard Tomic, Lleyton Hewitt, Roger Federer, Furth, Rafael Nadal, US Open, Davis Cup, and Australian Open |
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Metro | November 04, 2009
Andy Murray swaps Fred Perry for adidas
...tipped to sign for one of the industry giants - Nike or adidas - after changing agents. Murray joins World No.3 Novak Djokovic on the books of adidas, while the top two players in the rankings, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, both wear Nike.
In this article: Andy Murray, Fred Perry, Nike, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal
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Daily Mail | November 03, 2009
Farewell to Fred Perry: Andy Murray lands GBP15m adidas deal
...champion Juan Martin Del Potro are dressed by Nike. They have 22 Grand Slams between them, so the hope will be that Murray can start redressing the balance between the clothing giants. He joins former Australian Open champion Novak...
In this article: Andy Murray, Fred Perry, Nike, Recession, US Open, Davis Cup, Australian Open, and Tim Henman
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Bleacher Report | 5 days ago
Nike Attributes Missouri Uniform Decision to Tigers' Bright Future
...on the market today," Hamilton said, also noting that the company's innovative technology won't sacrifice protection during the bitter rivalry game. "Plus, Nike has a history of introducing innovations on a grand stage-from Michael...
In this article: Nike, Missouri, Kansas, Missouri Tigers, Anthracite, US Open, Gary Pinkel, and Michael Johnson
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Agency Spy | August 31, 2009
Monday Odds and Ends
It's not like the newspaper industry needs the money or anything. link Roger Federer reinvents the monogram with his Nike-branded attire. link Speaking of Nike, W+K London's launched a new set of soccer (nee football)-themed...
In this article: Nike, Juice, Super Bowl, Spider Man, Newsday, Roger Federer, Disney, and Hannah Montana
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Observer.com - All Articles | September 09, 2009
U.S. Open 2009
...from last year (1.8 rating, 5 share this year... Read More>> During its recent makeovers of Roger Federer, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal, Nike turned Rafa into a bumblebee. He was given a blinding-yellow polo shirt ($60) and black...
In this article: Rafael Nadal, U.S. Open, Melanie Oudin, Labor Day, Nike, Gael Monfils, Arthur Ashe Stadium, The New York Observer, USTA, and John Isner
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Sydney Morning Herald - Business | September 14, 2009
Top earning tennis players
...companies have been reluctant to commit to long-term deals over the past year. Like Federer and Sharapova, Nike provides Nadal's biggest endorsement payday. Sponsorship spending across all sports and entertainment categories has been hurt...
In this article: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras, Nike, US Open, Maria Sharapova, Wimbledon, Gillette, Australian Open, and US Tennis Association
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Sports Crackle Pop | July 06, 2009
Nike congratulates Roger Federer's 15
Nike congratulates Roger Federer's 15 In just a great match that had an astounding 30 games in the 5th set, Roger Federer broke Andy Roddick's serve to win his 15th major title. And in doing so allowed Nike to put together an ad of their...
In this article: Nike, Roger Federer, Michael Jackson, and Andy Roddick
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EXCLUSIVE: Andy Murray puts his shirt on a new deal
...sponsor but an adidas contract would take care of that. The prospective deal would also give adidas Murray and Novak Djokovic, while Nike have Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Murray has already earned more than $8.5m in prizemoney, and...
In this article: Andy Murray, Fred Perry, U.S. Open, Elena Dementieva, Paul Capdeville, Melanie Oudin, Australian Open, Simon Fuller, Dinara Safina, and Ana Ivanovic
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Nike, Inc. (pronounced: /ˈnaɪki/) (NYSE: NKE) is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment with revenue in excess of $18.6 billion USD in its fiscal year 2008 (ending May 31, 2008). As of 2008, it employed more than 30,000 people worldwide. Nike and Precision Castparts are the only Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state of Oregon, according to The Oregonian.
The company was founded on January 25, 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. in 1978. The company takes its name from Nike (Greek Νίκη pronounced: /níːkɛː/), the Greek goddess of victory; it is also based on Egyptian usage of "strength", "victory", nakht. Nike markets its products under its own brand as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Skateboarding and subsidiaries including Cole Haan, Hurley International, Umbro and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) between 1995 and 2008. In addition to manufacturing sportswear and equipment, the company operates retail stores under the Niketown name. Nike sponsors many high profile athletes and sports teams around the world, with the highly recognized trademarks of "Just do it" and the Swoosh logo.
- Name:
- Nike, Inc.
- Type:
- Public (NYSE: NKE)
- Location:
- Beaverton, Oregon, United States
- Region:
- Worldwide
- Founded:
- 1972
- Stock Symbol:
- NKE
- Industry:
- Designing and Manufacturing: Sportswear
- Sports equipment
- Key People:
- Products:
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- Apparel
- Accessories
- Athletic shoes
- Sports equipment
- Revenue:
- US$ 18.627 billion (2008)
- Operating Income:
- US$ 2.199 billion (2007)
- Net Income:
- US$ 1.883 billion (2008)
- Assets:
- US$ 12.443 billion (2008)
- Equity:
- US$ 7.825 billion (2008)
- No. of Employees:
- 30,200 (2008)
- Motto:
- Just Do It!
- Market Cap:
- US$ 33.99 billion (2008)
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