| Date | Title | | | 11/19/09 | NIKE, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend Eight Percent to $0.27 Per Share| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share on the Company’s
outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock. The $0.27 quarterly
dividend, which is payable on January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on December 7, 2009, represents an eight
percent increase over the previous quarterly rate of $0.25... |
|  | | 11/19/09 | Phyllis M. Wise Joins Nike's Board of Directors| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Phyllis M. Wise, Ph.D. has
been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Wise, 64, is the
Executive Vice President and Provost of the University of Washington,
where she is also professor of physiology and biophysics, biology, and
obstetrics and gynecology.
"Dr. Wise’s outstanding academic career, experience as a respected
university lead... |
| | | 11/12/09 | Jordan Brand and All-Star Dwyane Wade Give Back to Miami Norland Senior High School| Team Jordan Athlete Dwyane Wade Surprises Students at a School Pep Rally
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2009-- Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), and Team Jordan athlete Dwyane Wade hosted a school pep rally at Miami Norland Senior High School, where a donation was made to the school as an extension of its Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program, which supports teachers across the country who motivate and inspire students toward achieving excellence. Wade was a surprise gue... |
| | | 11/11/09 | Jordan Brand Launches the AIR JORDAN 2010| Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2009-- Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announced the upcoming launch of its 25th anniversary AIR JORDAN 2010 shoe. Celebrating a quarter-century of innovative design and genre-inspiring style, Jordan Brand created the AIR JORDAN 2010 to pay respect to the legacy of Michael Jordan in basketball while passing on the heritage of the sport to the talented Team Jordan athletes, such as Dwyane W... |
| | | 11/05/09 | Nike Introduces N7 Collection|
Profits from the Collection Help Support Access to Youth Sport in
Native American Communities
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009--
This weekend Nike (NYSE:NKE) will debut the Nike N7 Collection, a select
range of performance footwear designed with the environment and the
future of Native American communities in mind. The N7 Collection will be
sold exclusively through 33 Nike Factory Stores in the U.S. and via www.nike.com,
... |
| | | 10/23/09 | Jordan Brand Unveils the Third Season of "Become Legendary"| Integrated Marketing Campaign Featuring an All-Star Cast of Team Jordan Athletes Launches for the Start of the Basketball Season
BEAVERTON, Ore., Oct 23, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), unveiled its latest chapter of the "Become Legendary" a national brand campaign, entitled "SLAP." This campaign shows today's youth how important team-work is in the game of an athlete's life.
"SLAP" headlines a national television ad campaign that is supporte... |
| | | 10/12/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces Michael Spillane as New CEO of Converse| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 12, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Jack Boys will retire as CEO
of Converse and company executive Michael Spillane has been named his
successor. Boys and Spillane will transition their roles through the end
of the year.
“With Jack’s leadership, Converse has experienced exceptional brand
growth and financial performance. His contribution to Converse’s success
has helped make the ... |
| | | 10/07/09 | Nike Names Michaela Stitz as Vice President of Central and Eastern Europe| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Michaela (Michi) Stitz has
been named as Vice President of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Stitz
will be responsible for driving continued market leadership and growth
for the CEE geography, replacing Marc van Pappelendam, who was recently
named as VP of the UK/Ireland territory.
“Michaela is an experienced and highly successful Nike leader with
... |
| | | 10/01/09 | Nike Soccer+ Giving Soccer Players the Edge|
Nike Showcases New CTR360 Maestri Soccer Boot and Soccer+ Training
Platform Accessible Online and Via Apple App
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today unveiled a new concept in game
improvement: a unique digital coaching experience called Nike Soccer+,
launched alongside the new CTR360 Maestri boot – a soccer boot crafted
for the player looking to master control and make the difference come
match day.
... |
| | | 10/01/09 | Nike Football+ Giving Footballers the Edge|
Nike Showcases New CTR360 Maestri Football Boot and Football+
Training Platform Accessible Online and Via Apple App
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today unveiled a new concept in game
improvement: a unique digital coaching experience called Nike Football+,
launched alongside the new CTR360 Maestri boot – a football boot crafted
for the player looking to master control and make the difference come
match da... |
| | | 09/29/09 | NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE):
Select First Quarter Results:
Revenue $4.8 billion; down 12 percent versus prior year or down 7
percent excluding currency changes
Diluted EPS up 1 percent from prior year to $1.04
Worldwide futures orders down 6 percent, down 4 percent excluding
currency changes
Inventories down 7 ... |
| | | 09/23/09 | Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus Announces New Social Business Model to Transform the Health Care Landscape for Girls in Bangladesh|
Grameen Healthcare Trust, in Partnership with the Nike Foundation,
Will Open an Innovative Nursing Institute That Places Adolescent Girls
at the Center of a New Strategy for Health Care
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 23, 2009--
At the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City today,
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, alongside President William Jefferson Clinton,
announced the launch of the Grameen Nurse Institute, a new social
busin... |
| | | 09/16/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings and Conference Call| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 16, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2010
financial results on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at approximately 1:15
p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours.
Following the news release, Nike management will host a conference call
beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review results.
The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can ... |
| | | 09/10/09 | Nike Kicks off Football Season with "Prepare for Combat" Campaign|
Campaign Featuring All-Pro Football Players Highlights Nike’s ‘Pro
Combat’ Protective Baselayer
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2009--
Nike (NYSE:NKE) today introduced a comprehensive campaign featuring NFL
All-Pro players Adrian Peterson, Brian Urlacher, Justin Tuck and Steven
Jackson. The campaign, entitled “Prepare For Combat,” features
out-of-home marketing, print, online and broadcast content of some of
the game’s top p... |
| | | 08/26/09 | Nike Introduces US Open Competition Looks for Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova|
Big Apple-Inspired Apparel Unveiled as Federer, Williams, Nadal and
Tennis Great John McEnroe Greet Fans at Manhattan Unveil
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2009--
As excitement builds for the season ending grand slam, NIKE, Inc.
(NYSE:NKE) today unveiled its US Open apparel and footwear for Roger
Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams at a
Nike-built, regulation-sized tennis court in the heart of Manhattan.
... |
| | | 08/19/09 | Nike Announces Global "Nike+ Human Race 2009" the Day the World Runs, Virtually|
Runners Around the World Run Together for a 10K Race on October
24, 2009
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2009--
Today NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) kicked off registration for the Nike+
Human Race 2009, a 10k worldwide running event back for its second year.
With nearly 780,000 participants in its inaugural year, this multi-city
event will take place on October 24, 2009 celebrating the sport of
running by giving runners everywhere t... |
| | | 08/17/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces Changes to Leadership of Umbro Brand and Nike UK & Ireland Organisation| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Jim Allaker, currently VP/GM
of Nike UK & Ireland, will become the new CEO and President of Umbro. He
will be succeeded as GM of the Nike UK & Ireland organisation by Marc
Van Pappelendam, who most recently was the VP/GM of Nike Eastern and
Central Europe, based in Hilversum, the Netherlands.
Throughout his 21-year Nike career, Allaker has held variou... |
| | | 08/10/09 | Nike Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s
outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on October 1, 2009,
to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2009.
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading
designer, mar... |
| | | 08/07/09 | Nike, LeBron James Create Performance Excellence, the Air Max LeBron VII| International Media Convene For First Look at Nike's Latest InnovationBEAVERTON, Ore., Aug 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced the Air Max LeBron VII, the
latest and most innovative shoe in LeBron James' signature line, at a
global media summit in Akron, Ohio featuring James and performance
footwear designer Jason Petrie.
The Air Max LeBron VII is designed to deliver maximum comfort and
stability. It features an innovative, basketb... |
| | | 08/06/09 | LeBron James and Nike Celebrate Basketball with Local Chicago Youth| Chicago, First Stop on 10 City "More Than A Game Tour" In Partnership With Lionsgate
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2009--
NBA MVP, LeBron James and local community organizations will
gather in Seward Park on August 11, 2009, to celebrate the
transformative power of basketball as part of the James’ World Tour.
Chicago is the first stop on the tour, which will span three continents
over two months focusing on empowering youth, community service,... |
| | | 08/05/09 | UPDATE Nike, LeBron James Create Performance Excellence, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII| NBA MVP LeBron James to Meet with Press Friday, August 7 via Global Webcast
Nike wishes to issue the following update to its release NewsItemID
20090804006515 (OH-NBA/LEBRON-JAMES/NIKE) "Nike, LeBron James Create
Performance Excellence, the Nike Air Max LeBron VII" issued Tuesday,
August 4, 2009:
WHAT:
Nike and NBA MVP LeBron James will host... |
| | | 07/29/09 | Jordan Brand to Host Chris Paul's Summer 2009 China Tour| Outstanding Team Jordan Athlete & Olympic Gold Medalist to visit Tianjin and Guangzhou
SHANGHAI & BEAVERTON, Ore., Jul 29, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announced today it will host Chris Paul's China Tour the first week of August which will include the cities of Tianjin and Guangzhou. The popular Team Jordan member will meet with fans in China, teach talented Chinese youth techniques to improve their basketball skills and demonstrate the importan... |
| | | 07/28/09 | LeBron James and Nike Team Up for World Tour Spanning 10 Cities Throughout U.S., China, Europe| Lionsgate Partners for the U.S. Tour with James' Film, More Than a GameBEAVERTON, Ore., Jul 28, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a World Tour featuring NBA
Most Valuable Player LeBron James that will span three continents over
two months focusing on empowering youth, community service, grassroots
basketball activities, and basketball innovation through the
introduction of the Nike Air Max LeBron VII.
James' World Tour will operate in... |
| | | 07/17/09 | Jordan Brand Welcomes Dwyane Wade| All Star Guard, Scoring Leader and Olympic Gold Medalist Joins an Elite Team of Athletes
BEAVERTON, Ore., Jul 17, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announces the signing of All Star guard and Olympic champion Dwyane Wade to its roster of Team Jordan athletes. Wade joins an illustrious line-up which includes fellow All Stars Derek Jeter, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony to name a few.
Wade's shift to Jordan Brand fulfills a lifelong dream that started ... |
| | | 07/17/09 | Nike Unveils New Inter Milan Uniform for the 2009/2010 Season| Kit is a Tribute to the Club's History and to the 100th Anniversary of Its First National Championship
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2009--
Last night, Nike unveiled the new 2009/2010 Inter Milan soccer kit at
The Montalbán Theater in Hollywood in front of hundreds of fans and
celebrities. The event featured a blue carpet arrival by team players
and dignitaries as well as a runway show displaying the history of the
team kit.
This ... |
| | | 07/16/09 | Lance Armstrong and Nike Unite to Launch "STAGES," a Global Art Show to Raise Funds and Awareness for the Fight Against Cancer| PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009--
To heighten global awareness of the cancer burden, Lance Armstrong has
teamed up with Nike (NYSE:NKE) to present “STAGES,” an art show that
benefits The Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Engaging the creative community in the fight against cancer, “STAGES”
exhibits over twenty original works of art in response to the
devastating disease with a distinct focus on the subject of
survivorship. The show fea... |
| | | 07/13/09 | Nike Introduces New Nike+ SportBand and Enhanced Digital Running Destination| NikePlus.com Merges with NikeRunning.com to Create Ultimate Running Site
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 13, 2009--
Today NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) introduced the new Nike+ SportBand, giving
runners real-time performance feedback on their distance, pace, time and
calories burned with just a glance at their wrist. Nike also redefined
the online running experience by merging the successful site
nikeplus.com and its close to 2 million members together wit... |
| | | 07/05/09 | Nike Celebrates Roger Federer's Historic 15th Grand Slam Title| Tribute Spot Features Sports Icons Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 5, 2009--
Nike (NYSE:NKE) today introduced a 30-second video celebrating tennis
great Roger Federer’s record-breaking 15th Grand Slam title.
The tribute, broadcast on various networks around the world and posted
on www.niketennis.com,
features sports icons Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, John
... |
| | | 07/01/09 | Nike Debuts Limited Edition Transformers Basketball Shoe Collection| With Inspiration From the Fictional Robot Characters, Nike Unveils Three Shoes Celebrating the Pop-Culture Phenomenon
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced a limited edition set of
three performance basketball shoes commemorating the worldwide premiere
of the Transformers film sequel. The collaboration includes
the Nike Zoom Flight Club, Nike Zoom FP and Nike Sharkalaid complete
with special packaging, retr... |
| | | 06/28/09 | Lance Armstrong and Nike "Driven" TV Commercial to Premiere Tonight at 8pm EST| TV, Digital and Grassroots Campaign Launches To Inspire and Mobilize the World in Cancer Fight
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE):
What:
Nike and the Lance Armstrong Foundation joined forces in an
integrated media and grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong,
world-class athletes, celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action
to join t... |
| | | 06/26/09 | Nike and Lance Armstrong Unite to Inspire and Mobilize the World in the Fight Against Cancer| TV, Digital and Grassroots Campaign to Run During the Tour De France
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 26, 2009--
Nike (NYSE:NKE) today announced the launch of an integrated media and
grassroots campaign featuring Lance Armstrong, world-class athletes,
celebrities and survivors, in a call-to-action to join the global fight
against cancer.
The campaign, “It’s About You,” includes a TV commercial and a
collection of digital short films fe... |
| | | 06/24/09 | NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results| Select Results: Fourth quarter revenue down 7 percent to $4.7 billion, flat with the prior year excluding currency changes Fiscal 2009 revenue up 3 percent to $19.2 billion, up 4 percent excluding currency changes Fourth quarter diluted EPS of $0.70; excluding non-comparable items, diluted EPS up 5 percent to $0.99 Fiscal 2009 diluted EPS of $3.03; excluding non-comparable items, diluted EPS up 10 percent to $3.81 Worldwide futures orders down 12 percent, down 5 percent excluding currency change... |
| | | 06/18/09 | John C. Lechleiter Joins Nike's Board of Directors| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D. has
been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Lechleiter, 55, is chairman, president, and chief executive officer of
Eli Lilly and Company, the Indianapolis-based global pharmaceutical
company with over $20 billion in revenue.
“John’s combination of executive leadership and expertise leading a
global ... |
| | | 06/10/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings and Conference Call| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) plans to release its fourth quarter fiscal 2009
financial results on Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at approximately 1:15
p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours.
Following the news release, Nike management will host a conference call
beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review the results.
The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can... |
| | | 05/14/09 | Nike Debuts the Nike Trainer 1 - Its Most Versatile Training Shoe for Today's Athletes| Nike Athletes Fitzgerald, Peterson, Polamalu, Clay, Stoudemire, Roy and Top Pro Trainers Help Young Athletes Train at Launch Event
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2009--
Nike (NYSE:NKE), with Olympic gold medal decathlete Bryan Clay and
All-Pro football players Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald and Troy
Polamalu, and NBA All-Stars Brandon Roy and Amar’e Stoudemire today
introduced the Nike Trainer 1, an innovative new lightweight training
shoe t... |
| | | 05/12/09 | Nike Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend| BEAVERTON, Ore., May 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company's
outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on July 1, 2009 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on June 8, 2009.
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading
designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic... |
| | | 05/07/09 | "Tiger Web Talkback" - A Nike Golf Production| Tiger Woods to Talk to Golf Fans Live on May 12, 2009
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2009--
Nike Golf (NYSE:NKE) athlete Tiger Woods will be the focal point of a
national Nike Golf consumer experience whereby golf fans will be able to
tune in live to www.nikegolf.com
as Woods provides his insights on how he approaches the game, golf
equipment and other topics of interest.
Through the power of the Internet, Nike Golf will be conne... |
| | | 04/27/09 | Nike Partners with Seminal Hip Hop Group De La Soul to Release ARE YOU IN?: Nike+ Original Run| Available Exclusively at the Nike iTunes Store Beginning April 28th
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 27, 2009--
From Nike (NYSE:NKE), the world's leading sports brand, comes an
exclusive release by De La Soul, one of the most influential hip hop
bands of the last two decades. Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of 3
Feet High and Rising, De La Soul’s groundbreaking debut record, ARE
YOU IN?: Nike+ Original Run is the groups’ first-released
ori... |
| | | 04/22/09 | NIKE, Inc. to Present at Barclays Capital Conference| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 22, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Don Blair, Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Barclays Capital Retail and
Restaurant Conference in New York, NY on Wednesday, April 29 at 2:30 pm
ET. A live webcast of the presentation will be available at www.nikebiz.com/investors.
For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, an archived version
will be available at the same... |
| | | 04/19/09 | Nike Introduces the Future of Running| Nike LunarGlide+ and Dynamic Support System Provide a Breakthrough, Custom Ride with Every StepBOSTON, Apr 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Nike (NYSE:NKE) today introduced the Nike LunarGlide+, a new lightweight
running shoe designed with an innovative mid-sole architecture called
Dynamic Support, a patent-pending system that adapts to a runner's gait
with each step, providing superior cushioning and as-needed stability.
"Runners traditionally had to choose between stability... |
| | | 04/19/09 | Nike Unveils Its Latest Running Innovation at the Boston Marathon|
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE):
WHAT:
This Sunday on the eve of the Boston Marathon, Nike will host a
media event to introduce the next game changing innovation for
runners.
... |
| | | 04/17/09 | Nike Delivers Lebron James His Lightest Shoe Yet| Nike Zoom Soldier III Designed for James' Post-Season Run
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 17, 2009--
LeBron James will debut the Nike Zoom Soldier III on the court tomorrow
when Cleveland takes on Detroit. Designed with James’ playoffs needs in
mind, the Nike Zoom Soldier III is the lightest shoe designed for James,
to date, with this Nike Zoom Soldier series becoming LeBron’s perennial
playoff footwear.
“A basketball player’s body ta... |
| | | 04/16/09 | Steve Nash Continues Commitment to Sustainability with Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk| Nike Considered Design Packages Shoe in a More Sustainable Shoebox
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2009--
The new Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk combines Nike’s (NYSE:NKE) commitment
to Considered Design, marrying performance product and sustainability,
with Phoenix Sun’s Steve Nash’s passion for the environment.
The Nike Zoom MVP Trash Talk, which launches at retail on April 22,
2009, Earth Day, is a classic hoop shoe designed for athletic
... |
| | | 04/10/09 | SRC Universal Motown Recording Artist Akon to Perform at 2009 Jordan Brand Classic| NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 10, 2009-- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announced today that SRC Universal Motown recording artist Akon will headline the musical performance during halftime of the 2009 Jordan Brand Classic, presented by Foot Locker, at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 18. Previous year’s halftime shows have featured performances by T.I., Ludacris and Fat Joe.
Akon, one of the top hip-hop artists and producers in the music industry, broke out in ... |
| | | 04/03/09 | Jordan Future Sole Contest Looks to America's Youth for the Future of Footwear Design| BEAVERTON, Ore., Apr 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), today announced the launch of Future Sole, a nationwide high school footwear design contest whose online registration is open now through June 1, 2009. High school students nationwide can register at www.FutureSole.com for the opportunity to submit their original design of a Jordan basketball shoe or NikeWomen sportswear shoe. The contest, in its second year, hopes to help bridge the industry's de... |
| | | 03/30/09 | Nike Foundation Joins Cross-Sector Leaders in First-of-Its-Kind Symposium Focused on Engaging Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality| Foundation's Investments to Engage Men and
Boys Challenge the Notion That the Girl Effect is "Only about Girls"
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 30, 2009--
Beginning March 30, Brazil will play host to the first-ever, high
visibility conference aimed at highlighting the importance of engaging
men and boys to empower girls. The Nike Foundation will join more than
450 cross-sector leaders in this unique symposium to explore research
and best practice... |
| | | 03/20/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces Nike Brand Geographical Restructuring to Enhance Consumer Focus| Brand Reorganization Into Six Geographies to Build Better, More Responsive OrganizationBEAVERTON, Ore., Mar 20, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced its plan today to reorganize its Nike
Brand into a new model consisting of six geographies with reduced
management layers and an increased focus on core category business
areas, driving greater efficiencies and stronger consumer connections.
The plan has six new geographies: North America, Western Europe,... |
| | | 03/18/09 | NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2009 Results| Excluding non-cash impairment charge, diluted EPS up 8 percent to $0.99; including impairment charge NIKE, Inc. reports diluted EPS of $0.50
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 18, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced financial results for its fiscal
2009 third quarter ended February 28, 2009. Revenue decreased 2 percent
to $4.4 billion, compared to $4.5 billion for the same period last year.
Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, revenue would ... |
| | | 03/10/09 | Nike Outfits NCAA Basketball Teams for Battle with Innovative Uniform System| Select Teams Feature New Nike Pro Combat, Aerographic Jerseys and Custom Hyperdunks During Tournament Action
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 10, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced the ultimate apparel
system for select college teams as they march into tournament madness
with superior innovation from head to toe.
After enduring five months of intense competition, today’s elite
collegiate basketball players are battle tested. With ... |
| | | 03/08/09 | Nike and Lance Armstrong Unite to Launch "Stages," a Global Art Exhibition to Raise Funds and Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer| Exhibit Featuring World Renowned Artists Announced at Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2009--
Nike (NYSE:NKE) and Lance Armstrong have teamed up to launch a global
art exhibition and sale that provides a new way to support the Lance
Armstrong Foundation (LAF) and its LIVESTRONG™ Global Cancer
Campaign.
The project was announced at an event in Los Angeles today, for over 700
people from the worlds of... |
| | | 03/06/09 | Nike and Lance Armstrong Unite to Launch a Global Art Exhibition to Raise Funds and Awareness in the Fight against Cancer|
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE):
WHAT:
This Saturday, Nike and Lance Armstrong will team up to launch
Stages, a global art exhibition and sale featuring original artwork
from more than 20 of the world’s most creative and diverse artists.
Stages will provide a new way to support the Lance Armstrong
Foundation (LAF) and the ongoing... |
| | | 03/04/09 | Nike Director Jeanne P. Jackson Appointed as President of Direct to Consumer for NIKE, Inc.| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced that Jeanne P. Jackson, 57, a
member of its Board of Directors since 2001, has been named to the newly
created role of President of Direct to Consumer for the company,
effective immediately. Jackson will drive NIKE, Inc.’s global retail
efforts which include Nike-owned retail stores worldwide, its affiliate
retail stores and its digital commerce organization. She w... |
| | | 03/04/09 | Jordan Brand and Chris Paul Take Over New Orleans to Celebrate the Launch of Paul's Next Signature Shoe| Hornets' All-Star Guard Chris Paul Introduces the Jordan CP3.II Shoe to the Big Easy
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2009-- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE Inc. (NYSE: NKE), and Chris Paul are announcing the nationwide launch of his second signature shoe, the Jordan CP3.II, with a series of exciting events in the Big Easy. The Jordan CP3.II commemorates Paul’s accomplishments on and off the court, as Jordan Brand recognizes him as one of their Team Jordan athletes and one of basketba... |
| | | 03/04/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Earnings and Conference Call| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2009
financial results on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at approximately 1:15
p.m. PT, following the close of regular stock market trading hours.
Following the news release, NIKE management will host a conference call
beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT to review the results.
The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can... |
| | | 02/25/09 | Nike Unveils the "KD1" - the First Signature Shoe for Basketball Star Kevin Durant| Nike Designers Blend Superior Performance with Signature Style
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) and reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Kevin
Durant showcase the next generation of footwear with the launch of the
KD1, Durant’s first signature shoe with the brand. By taking a personal
journey through Durant’s life, Nike designers seamlessly integrate
superior performance with personal design touches.
Durant’... |
| | | 02/23/09 | Nike Golf Kicks Off Commercial Celebrating Tiger Woods' Return| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2009--
This week, Nike Golf (NYSE:NKE) kicks off a new commercial, “THE GOOD
LIFE,” which celebrates the return of Tiger Woods to competition and
highlights the winning performances of Nike Golf athletes in 2008. Woods
has announced that he will compete in this week’s Accenture Match Play
Championship.
“We had a great time shooting the spot together. We had a lot of
laughs,” said Woods. “I’m n... |
| | | 02/18/09 | Jordan Brand's Educational Grant Program Opens Grant Cycle for 2009-2010 School Year| Newly Improved Jordan Fundamentals Website Offers Educators Nationwide Funding Opportunities for Their Classrooms
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2009-- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), today announced the launch of its newly improved Jordan Fundamental’s website, www.jordanfundamentals.com and the opening of its grant cycle for the 2009-2010 school year. Through Jordan Fundamentals, some of the country’s most dedicated educators will be awarded grants for their ... |
| | | 02/12/09 | Nike Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) announced today that its Board of Directors has
declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the company’s
outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock payable on April 1, 2009 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on March 9, 2009.
About NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading
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| | | 02/12/09 | Jordan Brand Presents $100,000 Donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation®| Chief Wish Ambassador Michael Jordan and Team Jordan Athlete Chris Paul Surprise Teens and Help Grant Wishes During All-Star Weekend
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2009-- Today, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant two deserving teenagers their fondest wishes; the chance to attend the All-Star game and its weekend of festivities as well as meet Michael Jordan and All-Star Team Jordan athlete Chris Paul. Jordan, the newly app... |
| | | 02/11/09 | Jordan Brand Heads to Phoenix with an All-Star Lineup of Events| BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2009-- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), kicks off the 2009 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix with an exciting and commemorative lineup of events. First up, Jordan Brand will team up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant three deserving teenagers their fondest wishes ranging from attending the All-Star Week’s festivities to an exclusive shopping spree in New York City. Jordan Brand will also host an intimate invitation only dinner to celeb... |
| | | 02/11/09 | Nike to Debut Nike Pro Combat at All-Star Weekend| World's Top Basketball Players Expected to Take Phoenix Hardcourt in Nike's Innovative Padded Base Layer System
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 2009--
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced an innovative new padded
base layer called Nike Pro Combat with a superior lightweight,
articulated fit that allows today’s basketball player to be protected
and feel unstoppable.
LeBron James and Amar’e Stoudemire, among others, will wear elements o... |
| | | 02/11/09 | 2009 Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced| Madison Square Garden to Host Nation's Elite High School Basketball Players
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2009-- Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE), announced today during a special ESPNU Selection Show that the top-five ranked ESPNU 100 players –- Xavier Henry (Oklahoma City, OK/Memphis), Derrick Favors (Atlanta, GA/Georgia Tech), John Henson (Tampa, FL/North Carolina), DeMarcus Cousins (Mobile, AL/Undecided) and Renardo Sidney (Los Angeles, CA/Undecided) -– will headli... |
| | | 02/10/09 | NIKE, Inc. Announces Corporate Restructuring and Cost Reductions to Enhance Consumer Focus and Drive Innovation More Quickly to Market| -- Restructuring May Include Up to Four Percent in Workforce ReductionsBEAVERTON, Ore., Feb 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today announced the next stage of its category
business model execution, which includes the restructuring of its
business to further enhance its consumer focus and drive innovation more
quickly to market. This realignment will drive greater efficiencies
throughout the organization and may result in an overall reduction of up... |
| | | 01/30/09 | World Economic Forum Gives Adolescent Girls a Voice on the Global Stage| Corporate, Foundation, Government and NGO Leaders to Discuss Girls' Ability to End Intergenerational Cycles of Poverty
DAVOS, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
With an agenda focused almost exclusively on the global financial
crisis, the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting program today will
feature its first-ever plenary session focused on adolescent girls.
A safe, healthy, educated, economically empowered girl has the power to
solve poverty and ig... |
| | | 01/08/09 | Jordan Brand Goes Beyond XX3 to Unveil the Future of the Brand: The AIR JORDAN 2009| AIR JORDAN 2009 Departs from Traditional I-XX3 Naming and Presents Never-Before-Seen Technology in One-of-a-Kind Shoe
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--Since the release of the AIR JORDAN XX3 in January 2008, the sneaker world debated the greatest question ever asked of a basketball shoe: will there be an AIR JORDAN XX4? Meanwhile, Jordan Brand, a division of NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and creator of the legendary franchise, fueled the fire by admitting nothing...until now.
T... |
| | | 01/07/09 | Nike Debuts the Ultimate in Athletic Performance Protection with Nike Pro Combat| Nike's Innovative Football Protective Base Layer UnveiledNEW YORK, Jan 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today introduced a new innovative padding
system called Nike Pro Combat giving today's football player lighter,
stronger and more breathable base layer protection than ever before.
Nike Pro Combat is ergonomically designed to provide sport-specific
protection to athletes without restricting flexibility. As part of its
Nike Pro Combat collection... |
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