Converse Inc.
North Andover, MA 01845-2601 (Map) Phone: 978-983-3300
Fax: 978-983-3502
Toll Free: 800-428-2667
http://www.converse.com
Overview
With its roots as a popular basketball shoe worn by professionals, Converse has morphed under NIKE into a fashionable footwear maker for those off the court, too. It has sold some 750 million pairs of its classic Chuck Taylor All Star canvas basketball shoes, which appeal to consumers ranging from kids to clothing designers. It licenses its name to manufacturers of sports apparel, as well. Converse also produces products under the One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell names. It sells them through about 60 of its own stores and through retailers the likes of Target. Converse operates as a separate unit from NIKE's competing sports brands, reining in the kitsch value of Converse's vintage Chuck Taylor brand.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Converse Inc.
| Company Type | Subsidiary of NIKE |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | May# |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Converse Inc.
| CEO | Michael Spillane (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| Media Relations | Keith Gulla |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Geoff Cottrill |
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Top competitors of Converse Inc.
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