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A look into the turnaround plan of Nike’s new CEO
On December 19, Elliot Hill, the new chief executive officer of Nike, had his first opportunity to address investors and, with this, release the company’s earnings for the second quarter. Despite an 8 percent drop in revenue for the period, Hill remained upbeat in the meeting, in which he revealed stages of a new turnaround plan as part of...
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Nike and the NFL extend partnership to 2038
Sportswear giant Nike has renewed its ongoing partnership with the National Football League (NFL), extending the agreement's end year to 2038. The duo, the relationship of which already spans 12 years, will work together on a number of key initiatives designed to “elevate [the] partnership to new heights”. Nike is currently the exclusive...
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According to Strava, Nike leads the race of sports trends in 2024
Running shoes have transcended their original purpose to become a true icon of contemporary fashion. The boundary between sport and streetwear has blurred, transforming these shoes into a symbol of cultural identity, but there are still those who use them for running. This is confirmed by the Year In Sport 2024 report from Strava, a platform...
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Nike Shuts Metaverse Fashion Company Rtfkt: Last Collection in January 2025
Nike is shutting down Rtfkt, its metaverse fashion company known for digital sneakers and NFTs. In January 2025, Rtfkt will release one final collection, Blade Drop . The company itself announced the news via X (formerly Twitter). Summary • Nike is shutting down its metaverse fashion subsidiary, Rtfkt, in January 2025 after a final collection...
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Nike collaborates with make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench
Sportswear giant Nike has unveiled a collaboration with British make-up artist Isamaya Ffrench, which bridges “style and beauty”. Ffrench has created two exclusive colourways for Nike’s latest Air Max Dn, in a beige and chocolate brown, drawing inspiration from women athletes whose influence extends from the field of play to the fashion world....
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8 Fashion books of 2024 to add to the wishlist
Need some inspiration for a festive season wish list or for your 2025 reading list? FashionUnited has compiled a selection of books published in 2024 that we believe would be perfect additions. Total Ethics Fashion: People, our fellow animals and the planet before profit Total Ethics Fashion is a manifesto for an ethical fashion system. “This...
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Nike names Treasure Heinle as chief human resource officer
Nike has promoted Treasure Heinle, chief talent officer, as the company’s new executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). In her new role, the company said in a release, Heinle will be responsible for leading the global HR function and managing Nike’s People vision and strategy. She succeeds Monique Matheson who has...
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StockX: Performance shoes on the rise, Asics and Puma continue to dominate
Online marketplace StockX has published its latest quarterly trend round up highlighting the movers and shakers of the 2024 resale market, from the top collaborations of the period to the most in demand sneaker silhouettes. In a release, the company’s founder, COO and president, Greg Schwartz, said the ‘Big Facts: 2024 Trends’ report gave an...
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Nike appoints fifth DEI exec in four years
Sportswear giant Nike has named Kizmet Mills its new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) chief, making her the fifth individual to take on this role since 2020. This is according to Footwear News, which reported that Mills was to be the successor of James Loduca, who had revealed his exit from Nike via a LinkedIn post last week. Here, Loduca...
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Nike launches new Jordan sneakers inspired by female basketball athletes
Nike is enhancing its basketball offering for women players with the launch of the Jordan Heir Series sneakers, a silhouette that draws insights from the women’s game and is built to support women on the court. In a statement, the Jordan Brand said the Heir Series ushers in a “new era of basketball performance and style,” for women, taking...
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Nike announces changes to its senior leadership team
Nike has announced that Ann Miller, a leader with nearly 18 years of experience at Nike and currently executive vice president, chief legal officer, will assume the role of executive vice president, global sports marketing. Miller succeeds John Slusher, who will retire from the company later this year after 26 years with the company. “Ann...
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LA Fashion Week returns in November: Nike becomes partner, Ed Hardy and Private Policy scheduled
The third edition of LA Fashion Week (LAFW) is just weeks away, and organisers are suggesting that this latest season will see them “elevating the game” through runway experiences, presentations, exhibits and more. Scheduled to take place from November 13 to 15, LAFW is welcoming title partners W Hollywood and Stella Jets, while its premier...
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