Nike, Inc. reported net earnings slid 28 percent in its fiscal fourth quarter ended May 31 and were just short of Wall Street expectations due in part to higher markdowns used to clear inventories.
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U.S. Supreme Court Won’t Hear Nike, Adidas Patent Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped Nike, Inc.’s appeal in a long-running sneaker design dispute with Adidas AG, declining to consider whether a tribunal can nix a patent based on grounds not raised by the parties. The justices passed over Nike’s claims that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board wrongly stripped it of a patent covering shoelace holes in knitted sneakers.
LAPD Recovers Up To $7 Million In Stolen Nike Sneakers
The Los Angeles Police Department seized millions of dollars worth of stolen merchandise believed to be Nike sneakers during a raid of a warehouse in Torrance, CA.
Former Nike CFO Joins Papa John’s
The former CFO of Nike North America, Ravi Thanawala, was hired by Papa John’s International, Inc. as chief financial officer, effective July 24, 2023.
Nike To Open Flagship Store In Edmonton
Nike plans to open a flagship store West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, which will become Canada’s largest store.
EXEC: Nike’s Valuation Declines In Kantar’s 2023 Most Valuable Brands Study
In Kantar’s 2023 BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report, Nike continues to reign as the highest-valued brand; however, the company lost ground year-over-year due to a slowdown at retail, challenges from an inventory glut, the post-pandemic shift away from activewear, and increased competition from Chinese brands.
TRX Taps Former Nike Product Innovator As SVP Of Engineering
TRX, the manufacturer of functional training products and training content, added former Nike innovator Matt Browne to its executive team as SVP of engineering, reporting to TRX CEO Jack Daly
Citi Survey: Nike’s Appeal Strong In North America And Improving In China
Recent survey data from analysts at Citi found Nike’s consumer appeal remained vibrant in North America with the brand by far the most-popular athletic brand in the region. Among Chinese consumers surveyed, Nike generated sequential improvement in consumer sentiment and held a slight lead as the favorite brand in the country.
Timberland Taps Nike Vet As Chief Merchandising Officer
Timberland tapped Nike veteran Archie McEachern for the newly created position of vice president and chief merchandising officer, reporting to global brand president Susie Mulder.
EXEC: Nike To Return To DSW Stores
Designer Brands reported that Nike would return to DSW’s selling floors in October following its exit from the retail chain in fall 2021 and following recent moves by Nike to repair relationships with Macy’s and Foot Locker.
Bala Footwear Brand Founded By Former Nike, UA Execs Acquired By Careismatic
Careismatic Brands, Inc. reported it acquired Bala footwear, a nursing footwear company. Bala was founded in 2020 in Portland, OR, by former Nike executives Brian Lockard and John Eberle and former Under Armor executive Caprice Neely.
Nike Opens A Nike Live Location In Kentucky
Nike opened a Nike Live store at the Oxmoor Center, a shopping mall in Louisville, KY. Dubbed “Nike by Louisville,” the 4,900-square-foot space sits between Dick’s Sporting Goods and Von Maur department store.
Nike Apparel To Return To Macy’s
On its first-quarter analyst call, Macy’s confirmed that Nike apparel would return to its selling floors. Nike ended distribution to the department store in 2021.
Nike Names New Converse CEO
Nike, Inc. named Jared Carver as the new CEO of Converse. He succeeds Scott Uzzell, who transitioned last week to a new role as VP/GM of North America for Nike as part of the company’s recently announced leadership changes.
Nike Launches Hydrogen-Powered Inland Container Ship
Nike has launched a hydrogen-powered inland container ship, the H₂ Barge 1, to transport its products bound for Europe and to support its sustainability goals.