Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2020
Nike expands planned headquarters layoffs
Nike announced on November 2 that it had revised its planned permanent layoffs at its global headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, to about 700 employees by January 8, 2021, up from a plan for 500 announced in July.
2020
Nike sues Warren Lotas over sneaker design
Nike sued Los Angeles streetwear brand Warren Lotas, alleging it promoted and sold sneakers confusingly similar to Nike Dunk shoes and using a near-copy of Nike's Swoosh. Nike sought an order stopping manufacture and sale, plus damages and profits; these are allegations in the lawsuit.
2020
Nike and Neymar end sponsorship partnership
Nike confirmed that Neymar was no longer associated with the brand after the parties did not reach agreement on a renewal.
2020
Nike announces China-exclusive Pepper basketball shoe series
Nike announced the launch of the China-exclusive “Pepper” basketball shoe series. Nike said the colorway would be offered soon on SNKRS in a special format.
2020
Nike joins Time to Vote
Nike joined the Time to Vote initiative, which aims to increase voter participation by giving employees time and access to vote.
2020
Nike announces leadership appointments
Nike announced leadership changes, including appointments to general manager roles for its men's, women's and children's businesses and new leaders for its EMEA and APLA regions. Jordan Brand president Craig A. Williams and Converse president and CEO G. Scott Uzzell would join Nike's executive leadership team.
2020
Nike announces closure of its Goodyear factory
Nike announced that it would close its factory in Goodyear, Arizona, and would no longer invest in the facility, which it had acquired in 2019.
2020
Nike announces at least 500 headquarters job cuts
Nike said it would reduce its world headquarters in Beaverton by at least 500 employees, with the layoffs set to start taking effect on October 1.
2020
Nike launches Flight ball for the Premier League
Nike launched the Flight ball, designed exclusively for the Premier League, with AerowSculpt technology intended to improve aerodynamics.
2020
Off-White x Air Jordan 4 release scheduled
A fashion article reported that the limited-edition cream-colored Off-White x Air Jordan 4 was scheduled to go on sale on July 25, 2020; it listed FRUITION's online drawing and the Phantaci & Jordan 16 Songgao store as purchase routes.
2020
Jordan Sports appeals cases involving Amazon and Coolbuy
Jordan Sports appealed after losing at first instance in two cases concerning sales of Nike's AJ shoes labeled with the Chinese characters for “Jordan.” Jordan Sports alleged that the labeling infringed its exclusive rights to those characters; the cases were under further review.
2020
Nike appoints leaders to business and consumer innovation roles
Nike appointed Amy Montagne as vice president of its men's business, Whitney Malkiel as head of its women's business, and McCaster Doles as global head of its children's business. Michael Spillane was to lead the new consumer innovation department.
2020
Nike announces job cuts amid executive changes
Nike said its changes would result in a net loss of jobs across the company, with estimated one-time pretax employee termination costs of roughly $200 million to $250 million.
2020
Nike and Titan collaborate on Philippines-inspired LeBron shoe
Nike collaborated with basketball lifestyle brand Titan to create a Philippines-inspired LeBron James shoe, the LeBron 17 Low “Titan.”
2020
Nike unveils Grateful Dead-inspired shoes
Nike unveiled the Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead shoe line, with three color versions. The article says the orange version was scheduled to come out July 18 and the yellow and green versions July 24.
2020
Nike unveils Grateful Dead-inspired shoes
Nike unveiled a new line of Grateful Dead-inspired shoes. The orange version was announced for release on July 18 via FTC Skateshop, with yellow and green versions to follow on July 24 through Nike’s SNKRS app and select skate shops.
2020
Nike sued over alleged racial profiling at Santa Monica store
A Black family sued Nike, alleging they were racially profiled at its Santa Monica store in July 2019. The suit claims a store manager accused them of stealing a child-sized basketball; these are allegations in the filing, not a court determination.
2020
Family files civil rights lawsuit against Nike alleging racial profiling
Joel Stallworth and TaMiya Dickerson filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Nike and a former employee, alleging that a store manager racially profiled them and wrongly accused them of shoplifting. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
2020
Nike announces restructuring plan involving job losses
Nike said it was restructuring to build a flatter, more flexible company and expected the restructuring to result in net job losses. The number of affected employees and departments was not specified; phased layoffs were expected to begin in July.
2020
Nike reports fiscal 2020 results
Nike reported fiscal 2020 sales of $37.4 billion, down 4% year over year, and net income of $2.539 billion, down 37%. For the fourth fiscal quarter, sales were $6.313 billion and the company reported a loss of $790 million.