CEO Mark Parker

Now we're talking LeBron money, baby. Nike has bestowed chief executive Mark Parker with a powerful incentive to stick around another five years. On Friday, the Nike board of directors compensation committee gave Parker nearly 190,000 shares of ...  

Nike Golf (NYSE:NKE) today announced the introduction of a new app and website that will provide golfers with an innovative digital tool to improve, track and share their golf game. In keeping with the company's aim to inspire, innovate for and enable ...  

The compensation committee of Nike Inc.'s Nike Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Nike's Knight among donors to new education PAC Nike races up 13 spots on global brand list Portland Business Journal wins 16 SPJ Awards Follow this company ...  

Starting today, the Jordan Spiz'ike is available to customize on NIKEiD with a lineup of material, color and outsole options. A hybrid of classic Air Jordan kicks, the Jordan Spiz'ike pays tribute to the Spike Lee's Mars Blackmon commercials for Nike by ...  

BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2012 third quarter ended February 29, 2012. Earnings per share for the quarter rose 11 percent as a result of continued strong demand for NIKE, Inc. brands, SG expense leverage and a lower average share count, which more than offset the impact of a lower gross margin and a higher effective tax rate. “We had a strong third quarter. Our...  

This summer Europe's finest teams and players will come face-to-face, aiming to be crowned the kings of the continent Nike Sportswear showcases its newest apparel and footwear collections inspired by the players and teams who will grace the pitches of ...  

We just finished previewing the Liberty of London x Nike WMNS Lady Cortez QS, and now we’re seeing a few other silhouettes from the collection. The sneaker collection includes the Nike Blazer, Nike Dunk Sky Hi, and Nike Hyperclave Lite. All three are seen here, each of which sports a textile build in a Lagos [...]  

The Cortez, Air Max One and the Nike FREE 5.0 all get the treatment ... The Dunk Sky High will feature a wedge heel inserted into the shoe. 03/23 The Chance: the search for undiscovered football talent continues 03/22 The Chance: the search for ...  

--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today released its FY10-11Sustainable Business Performance Summary which introduces its new targets and outlines its progress against key business, labor and environmental goals. The company also discusses the key ...  

Nike CEO Mark Parker has a more intimate connection with the design process than your average executive, as he originally signed on as a footwear designer before working his way up the ranks. At this month's NFL launch event, Core77 caught up with the man ...  

Since its original launch a few months ago, sneaker enthusiast have been talking about the implications of Nike’s new FlyKnit technology. Today, we get a first hand point of view on the technology from Nike’s CEO Mark Parker, and Style Leader, Hiroshi Fujiwara. From performance to aesthetics to manufacturing, the technology is a leap forward in terms of [...]  

Meanwhile, sportswear giant Nike Inc., well known for its innovative designs, recently revealed its Nike Elite 51 football uniforms for the 2012 NFL season. As per the agreement, Nike has the right to be the official uniform supplier of the NFL ...  

Charlie Denson. John Macbeath, Interim Chief Executive of Manchester City Football Club added "We are delighted to have further strengthened our relationship with the Nike family.  Nike's deserved reputation as the leading global sports brand, its ...  

Customers will also have the ability to customize the details of Converse bags, t-shirts, and hoodies by adding grommets and drawstrings, and modifying the piece to suit their individual style. Customization Maestros are available to help guide through the ...  

“We know our materials create our greatest environmental impact ... and fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE subsidiaries include Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Converse Inc., which ...  

Nike's long-term strategic vision - to decouple profitable growth from constrained resources ... based on deeper understanding of the challenges and to improve alignment with business strategy. Incremental progress against several targets was a key ...  

Global leader in sports equipment and apparel, Nike Inc. ( NKE) posted robust third-quarter 2012 earnings results backed by a strong demand scenario for Nike brands, lower selling and administrative expenses and lower share count. The strong results also ...  

Nike supports Bo and his quest to bike across his home state with special Nike LunarTR1 shoes celebrating his legacy Bo Jackson, the multi-sport sensation and legend of Nike Training,is riding his bike on a 300-mile journey through the tornado ravaged ...  

Athletes Work with Niketown Staff for the Night, as Fans Purchase New Apparel At 12:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, the Nike NFL "Game" and "Elite" level jerseys became available at Niketown New York, and on hand to help with the sale were elite Nike Football ...  

They each came to us with innovative programs that will have a tremendous community impact," said Kathy Webb, Employee Marketplace Manager for NIKE, Inc. who chairs the ... skills for lifelong enjoyment, fitness and water safety. Boise Eliot School ...  

Players in attendance: Camille Abily (OL), Laure Boulleau (PSG), Yohan Cabaye (Newcastle), Gaël Kakuta (Dijon), Mamadou Sakho (PSG), Gilles Sunu (Lorient), Patrice Evra (MU), Mathieu Valbeuna (OM), Alou Diarra (OM) et Hervin Ongenda (PSG) all proudly wore ...  

The fifth story of the AF1 XXX collection comes with a Special Field Boot-inspired take on the Air Force 1. The AF1 Pearl Collection evolves. Durable construction details run from the top to the bottom of this high cut AF1 'military' boot.  Based on ...  

Croatia's unique kits are an important and emotional symbol of their young country. Featuring their famous red and white checks, the home shirt has a red crew neck collar with the body now featuring an even bigger and bolder red and white check. The ...  

Portugal's new home kit has been augmented with symbols from their glorious seafaring history. The new Portugal home kit is a classic design, featuring an all red body with an elegant green crew neck collar. On the sleeves are green crosses formed from ...  

Vibrant Orange of Dutch Jersey Features Diamond Print Effect Reminiscent of First Ever Kit The Dutch are celebrated for their enlightened and attractive football, as well as their unconventional approach to design and art, which can appear chaotic and ...  

Design Inspiration Features Polish Flag and National Crest Reflecting Pride and Passion of Polish Football The new Poland kit was first revealed in December 2011 and it will take its place in the spotlight when Poland co-hosts football's biggest European ...  

Nike has unveiled the new kits for some of the leading football ... Fans can express their pride and support, with the launch of a new range of hoodies, tracksuit tops, T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, jackets and rugby tops. The range has been created for ...  

The White team rallied from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime in the 6th annual Jordan Brand Classic International Game. Federico Mussini of Italy scored four of his game high 21 points in overtime as the International White Team ...  

Nike Inc. Nike Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Follow this company appears to have come up with a solution to its habit of inadvertently inducing riots. The Washington County apparel and footwear brand (NYSE: NKE) has drawn headlines in ...  

The shirt also features a tonal sash to echo the same design on the shirts worn by the US Men's National Team when they famously defeated England in the 1950 Finals in Brazil. Both kits are visually identical but the women's kit is designed specifically ...  

The Jordan Brand Classic National and International Teams had an exciting day in Charlotte. Day 2 included a trip to the Joe Gibbs Racing facility, team practice and a 2K Sports video game challenge and bowling event at Strikecity. Yesterday was an ...  

Jordan Brand Vice President, Howard "H" White, kicked things off followed by Hip Hop Preacher, Eric Thomas. The athletes listened to Thomas' message of the importance of a strong work ethic. Immediately following orientation, the Jordan Brand Classic ...  

Apparel footwear companies seem to be doing well despite rising product costs. Nike Inc. recently impressed with a 15 percent increase in fiscal third quarter revenues, driven by stronger sales. Revenues in greater China and North America showed impressive ...  

NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) is a designer, marketer, distributor and retailer of sports related merchandise. Its product portfolio includes footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories under the brands including NIKE, Cole Haan, Umbro and Hurley. NIKE sells its ...  

Following in the shoes of Jordan Brand Classic alumniChris Paul,Carmelo Anthony,LeBron James,Kevin DurantandBlake Griffin, the next generation of basketball's brightest stars will take the floor in the 11th annual Jordan Brand Classic at Time Warner Cable ...  

Light to help make you quick on your feet, breathable to encourage endurance during the ... the NIKE Free Advantage utilizes two-way flex grooves across the length and width of the sole to provide training-specific flexibility. A combination of multi ...  

23 Packs will be Auctioned off with Proceeds Benefiting the James R. Jordan Foundation BEAVERTON, Ore., (April, 2, 2012) - Jordan Brand is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's historic game winning shot during the March 29, 1982 NCAA ...  

Nike Skateboarding professional and two-time winner of the Tampa Pro, Eric Koston said, "When a skater comes to compete in the Tampa Pro it's because they want to. The Tampa Pro is the only contest around that is still skater-owned and skater-run and that ...  

In Johannesburg, South Africa, 10,000 runners exercised their right to run at Nike's inaugural Run Free. Run Jozi. The night-time 10k took place on Human Rights Day, March 21, a national holiday that honors fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives in the ...  

Nike says it supports “thousands of athletes” preparing for the Games, sponsoring 14 national basketball teams, and 11 in track and field, including the US, Russia, China, Brazil and Germany. This can lead to tensions, with many high-profile athletes ...  

Fast is Faster was directed by acclaimed director Mark Romanek and edited by Kirk Baxter, the recipient of the Academy Award for Film Editing in 2010 and 2011, both of whom have worked with Nike on previous projects over the years.  

Nike Inc. Nike Inc. Latest from The Business Journals Follow this company again posted impressive quarterly results Thursday, but the company’s subsequent conversation with analysts focused heavily on more distressing numbers. The athletic ...  

The spot kicks off a social media campaign that will challenge runners to test their strength by singing to a special "Nike Free Running ... hitting stores this week and includes Running, Women's Training and Athletic Training footwear.  

During a conference call, President and Chief Executive Mark Parker said looking to the fiscal fourth quarter ... By John Kell, Dow Jones Newswires; 212-416-2480; john.kell@dowjones.com --Tess Stynes contributed to this report.