NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)
Beaverton, OR 97005-6453 (Map) Phone: 503-671-6453
Fax: 503-671-6300
Toll Free: 800-344-6543
http://www.nikebiz.com
Overview
Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, helped others succeed in times of war. NIKE, the world's #1 shoemaker, does more dominating than assisting, to capture a hefty share of the US athletic shoe market. It designs and sells shoes for a variety of sports, including baseball, cheerleading, golf, volleyball, hiking, tennis, and football. NIKE also sells Cole Haan dress and casual shoes, as well as athletic apparel and equipment. In addition, NIKE operates NIKETOWN shoe and sportswear stores, NIKE factory outlets, and NIKE Women shops. NIKE sells its products throughout the US and in more than 180 other countries. In 2006 NIKE veteran Mark Parker succeeded Bill Perez as president and CEO. It bought Umbro in 2008.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: NKE) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | May |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £9,425.3 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 14.1% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £953.0 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 26.3% |
| 2008 Employees | 32,500 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 7.6% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)
| Chairman | Philip H. Knight (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Mark G. Parker Connect to this executive |
| VP and CFO | Donald W. Blair Connect to this executive |
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Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #153 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #339 in FT Global 500
