Nike: News
20 Sep 2024
BusinessNike CEO John Donahoe to retire, company veteran steps in
John Donahoe, the current CEO of Nike, has announced his retirement effective from October 13, the world's largest sportswear company confirmed this in a statement.
10 Aug 2024
Eiffel TowerWhat Olympic medals are really made of
Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have offered a new medal to skateboarder Nyjah Huston after he called out the quality of his prize in an Instagram post.
10 Jul 2024
Saudi ArabiaNike inspires Saudi girls with 'What if You Can?' campaign
Nike launched its first-ever campaign in Saudi Arabia, titled What if You Can?, developed by Wieden + Kennedy, earlier this year.
22 Mar 2024
AdidasNike agreement ends Adidas's 70-year relationship with German football teams
In a notable development, the German football federation (DFB) has declared its future collaboration with US sportswear titan Nike, starting in 2027.
16 Feb 2024
Layoff NewsNike plans to lay off over 1,600 employees: Here's why
Nike, the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, is set to eliminate over 1,600 jobs, the Wall Street Journal has reported.
21 Feb 2023
AdidasAdidas set to replace Killer as India's new kit sponsor
Sports apparel and equipment brand Adidas is set to sponsor Team India's kit after taking over from Killer.
10 Feb 2023
Ben Affleck'Air': Ben Affleck-Matt Damon reunite in film on Nike's rise
Sports and movie enthusiasts, take note!
22 Dec 2022
NetflixNetflix enters fitness space with Nike Training Club classes
It's that time of the year when everybody is busy making their New Year's resolutions. For those of you who have decided to get fitter next year, Netflix has a special something.
20 Apr 2022
HollywoodNike-Michael Jordan deal inspires Ben Affleck, Matt Damon's third collaboration
After Good Will Hunting (1997) and The Last Duel (2021), actors Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are reuniting for their third movie.
14 Aug 2021
AdidasAdidas is selling Reebok to ABG for $2.5 billion
Sportswear major Adidas has announced that it will be selling Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) that has been snapping up labels ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO).
01 May 2021
SothebyKanye West's sneakers sold for record $1.8mn at private auction
Kanye West just added two million dollars to his bank account, thanks to his sneakers!
25 Mar 2021
ChinaForced Uighur labor: H&M, Nike face boycott in China
H&M, Nike, are among the Western apparel brands facing a boycott in China for taking a stand against forced labor conditions in the Asian country's Xinjiang region.
02 Nov 2020
BCCIMPL becomes Team India's kit sponsor for three years
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday, announced that it has roped in Mobile Premier League (MPL) as the new kit sponsor for the Indian cricket team.
31 Jul 2020
Serena WilliamsNike's viral advertisement amazes with its marvelous editing, powerful message
If The Academy's video collage on hope has moved you, Nike's recent viral advertisement on sportsmanship courage will give you goosebumps.
18 May 2020
NBAMichael Jordan's first-ever Air Jordan fetch $560,000 at the auction
The sneakers worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan fetched $560,000 in an online auction, said the auction house, Sotheby's.
28 Jan 2020
NBANike pulls down Kobe Bryant products online following tragic death
Leading sports equipment brand Nike has pulled down products related to NBA legend Kobe Bryant after he tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
10 Oct 2019
New York PostWith these 'Jesus Shoes', you can literally walk on water
Jesus can walk on water, and now, so can about two dozen people. Brooklyn-based creative company MSCHF has created limited-edition "Jesus Shoes" that have literally been blessed.
17 Aug 2019
Serena WilliamsNike will not apply any performance-related clause for pregnant athletes
After having faced intense scrutiny for its policy towards pregnant women athletes, global sportswear Nike has changed its policy to guarantee full payment and bonuses.
24 Jul 2019
United States of AmericaThis pair of Nike shoes just sold for $437,500
Setting a new world record, a pair of Nike running shoes, called the "Moon Shoe," sold for $437,500 (Rs. 3.01cr) on Tuesday, according to New York auction house Sotheby's.
30 Jun 2019
IndiaTop 5 insanely cool, weird wearables no one needs
With technology advancing leaps and bounds every single day, it isn't surprising that the market for wearable tech is growing along.
28 Jun 2019
IndiaWorld Cup: India's away kit unveiled; here's how it looks
Two-time champions India have unveiled their away kit for the ICC World Cup 2019.
15 Jun 2019
Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo given court papers following rape lawsuit: Details here
Juventus and Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday was served with court papers in the USA following a rape lawsuit against him.
22 Feb 2019
TechnologyNike's self-lacing 'smart' shoes crash after launch; plagued by bug
Just days after release, Nike's self-lacing shoes have crashed, creating troubles for its first takers.
06 Oct 2018
UEFA Champions LeagueIs Cristiano Ronaldo headed for a crisis?
Italian giants Juventus had hoped to finally fulfil their Champions League dreams by signing the most successful UCL player, Cristiano Ronaldo.
27 Sep 2018
QatarAthlete Mariam Farid says religion and fashion can go together
Leading Qatari woman athlete Mariam Farid, who competes wearing a hijab, says she would never compromise on her identity but would not mind blending a bit of fashion with religion.
24 Aug 2018
Chelsea FCArsenal to bid adieu to Puma kits by season end
As per reports, Arsenal FC have decided to not renew their contract with kit manufacturers Puma. Instead, they will sign with Adidas at the end of the season.
03 Sep 2017
IndiaNike India slashes 20% staff, downsizes operations
Nike has fired nearly 20% staff from its operations in India, and has asked many other employees to shift to its operations in Southeast Asia.
22 Aug 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Virat Kohli and Co unhappy with substandard kit by Nike
According to reports, the Indian cricket team is unhappy with its official kit sponsors Nike for providing the players with sub-standard kits.
27 Mar 2017
United States of AmericaChina: Fitness boom gets sportswear firms take a growing interest
US is the biggest market for sportswear, but right now athletic wear companies are shifting focus to cater to the growing market of China.
08 Mar 2017
LondonNike's latest offering: 'Pro Hijab' for Muslim athletes
Nike has announced a special-hijab for female Muslim athletes, made of lightweight, breathable fabric. It will be released in 2018.
15 Dec 2016
IndiaDemonetization woes hit India's knitwear centre
With the onset of demonetization, India's knitwear hub, Tirupur, was hit drastically by the liquidity crunch, according to reports.
