The Company Nike
By: Alexis Wagner
Introducing Nike
Nike is very well known like Adidas, Apple, Samsung, McDonald's, Microsoft, and Under Armor. Nike was created and founded by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman in 1964. It was a new edition to the world. But by 2015, there were over 49,730 stores worldwide!!
The Company and It's Owners
Nike, it's known by the slogan "Just Do It". The slogan and the company was created by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman. They created Nike on January 25th, 1964 in Portland, Oregon. Bill Bowerman had put advertisements up around town. The ads seemed to work. They soon traveled to more places like Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City. Bill Bowerman had decided to move to New York to sell some clothes. Lucky enough, Phil Knight was his first customer. That's when the 2 men decided to work on making Nike one of the best known companies ever. By 1980 there were already 486 stores nation wide.
Nike Products
Nike sells clothes, shoes (mostly known for their shoes), and bags. They also compete with Under Armor, Adidas, and other shoe stores. According to SuccessStory.com 67% of people agree that Nike has the most comforting apparel. Nike uses memory foam to create squishy and comforting souls on their shoes and they use 54% polyester in their clothes to make them comfy.
Nike Locations and Stores
According to Nike.locator.com there are over 49,760 Nike retail stores worldwide. Some include here in Bloomington, 59 stores in Missouri, 32 in New York City, 127 in California, and many more. All though there are Nike stores, to get Nike products you don't have to go to a Nike store. You can buy a new pair of Nike shoes at your local Target. Maybe some new Nike t-shirts from Walmart. Or Nike headbands and sweats from Kohl's. There are so many places that sell Nike products, it doesn't have to be specifically from a Nike store. Or you can order some new Nike apparel at Nike.com
The Nike Slash
Just Do It and the "Nike slash" are symbols of Nike. Buzzfeed.com says that every 1 out of 3 Americans known Nike just from either the slash or slogan "Just Do It".
Benefits from Nike
Nike is all and all a great store. They make great efforts into their customers, company, and community. Every October Nike donates 1,000 dollars to breast cancer awareness. That is just one of the ways that Nike has help benefit our community! What a great company!
Nike Symbol and Slogan
Just Do It and the "Nike slash" are symbols of Nike. Nike's symbol is known well like Apple's silver apple, McDonald's golden arch, and Best Buy's yellow price tag.