Nike in Oregon
As Nike layoffs begin, alumni group prepares to help workers land on their feet
Nike is the largest company in Oregon history and a global leader in sportswear. It’s the only Oregon company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 leading stocks. Nike employs 11,400 in Oregon, mostly at a 400-acre headquarters campus near Beaverton, according to its most recent annual report. The company employs 83,700 worldwide. More than 1.1 million people work in Nike’s 502 contract factories, mostly in Vietnam, Indonesia and China, according to the company’s online manufacturing map. Phil Knight cofounded the company, then known as Blue Ribbon Sports, with Bill Bowerman, his former University of Oregon track coach, in 1964. The company later changed its name to Nike.
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As sneaker business hits inflection point, museum exhibit ponders what’s next
A well timed exhibit at the Portland Art Museum asks viewers to consider the future of athletic footwear, one of the state’s signature industries.
Nike, Nordstrom have sweet deals for Air Max Day: Our favorites on sale, from Air Max 1 to Vapormax, and more
Nike's annual celebration of the iconic Air Max line of fashion sneakers is upon us, and if you are now looking to add some new Air Max shoes for your collection, there are several places that have the top models on sale now.
Nike inks deal with German soccer federation, nabbing contract on Adidas’ home turf
The new deal extends to 2034 and ends Germany’s long-standing relationship with Adidas, which goes back some 70 years and had appeared unshakeable.
Former Lake Oswego coach, Springfield alum Marshall Cho to lead World Select men’s team at Nike Hoop Summit
Cho has been a fixture of Oregon basketball for some time, including a nearly decade-long run at Lake Oswego High School.
Kevin Plank returns as Under Armour CEO
Stephanie Linnartz, who joined the company roughly a year ago from Marriott International, is stepping down.
Adidas forecasts sales decline in North America
CEO Bjørn Gulden said the company’s turnaround efforts in the U.S. are six to nine months behind other geographies.
Oregon lawmakers approve $2 million for footwear, apparel hub in Portland’s Old Town
Backers want to revitalize the slumping district with green manufacturing jobs, housing, office and retail space.
Phil and Penny Knight rank near top of annual philanthropy ranking
Gifts included another $900 million for the Knight Foundation, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Oregon man’s years as a sneaker ‘expat’ in China show shift in the center of the footwear universe
Seasoned expat's last exit from China was a harrowing one.
The Oregonian/OregonLive wins First Amendment ruling in Nike documents case
A federal magistrate judge on Wednesday ruled the news organization doesn’t need to return documents it obtained during its reporting.
As Nike shrinks, upstart rival On opens Portland store
The same week Nike starts a mass layoff, On will open a 3,400-square-foot retail store in Northwest Portland, the latest sign of the upheaval in the sneaker business.
Nike is laying off hundreds. These alumni are preparing to step in
6453 Alumni, a growing network of former Nike employees, wants to cushion the professional landing for those who could soon be looking for work.
Nike to lay off 2% of global workforce, CEO tells employees
The number suggests the footwear company could eliminate more than 1,500 jobs.
Tiger Woods’ new logo receives negative reviews on social media
The golfer is expected to debut his new logo and apparel line on Thursday at the Genesis Invitational golf tournament.
Tiger Woods makes his post-Nike debut this week, turning his red shirts into a brand
Tiger Woods and Nike ended a 27-year endorsement deal at the end of last year.
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