Nike sportswear and footwear

Nike is the world's leading designer and marketer of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 and renamed Nike, Inc. in 1971, the brand has grown into a global icon recognized by its famous 'Swoosh' logo. The company's headquarters remain in Beaverton, Oregon, where the core design and marketing strategies are developed.

While the brand is American, Nike products are manufactured through an extensive international supply chain. The vast majority of Nike products are made in Southeast Asia, with major manufacturing hubs located in Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and Thailand. This global manufacturing network allows for large-scale distribution to nearly every country in the world, maintaining its status as the dominant player in the sportswear industry.

Nike, Inc. operates as its own ultimate owner, remaining a publicly traded American corporation. Over the decades, the company has acquired other lifestyle brands to diversify its portfolio, most notably Converse. Its ownership structure is characterized by high-profile institutional investors and the Knight family, ensuring the brand remains under American corporate control while maintaining a massive global footprint.