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Nike is a globally recognized sportswear brand with deep roots in American athletic history. Originally founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, it officially became Nike, Inc. in 1971, adopting the iconic Swoosh logo.

Today, Nike is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel. While headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, the manufacturing process is a sprawling international operation. Nike products are produced in over 500 factories worldwide, primarily located in East and Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and Cambodia. This multi-country manufacturing strategy allows the brand to scale production to meet global demand.

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: NKE), Nike remains independent and is not owned by a larger conglomerate. It continues to dominate the sports apparel industry through high-profile sponsorships and constant technological innovation in its product lines.