Nike

Culture news

Nike honours Rafael Nadal's career with stunning tribute in Paris

Nike paid tribute to Rafael Nadal’s legendary career by projecting a stunning 10-metre animated image of the 22-time Grand Slam champion on the Place du Trocadero in Paris.

20/11/2024

Business

Nike holds off guidance and investor day to allow CEO to find his feet

Nike is holding off giving guidance and has postponed investor day as it tries to give incoming CEO Elliott Hill a chance to review current strategies and plan future ones.

02/10/2024

Culture news

Nike make U-turn following Mary Earps controversy

The sportswear behemoth has gone back on its decision not to produce replicas of the England goalkeeper's shirt, putting "limited quantities" on sale, following criticism from fans and Earps herself.

25/08/2023

Culture news

Why are conservatives lashing out at Nike and Bud Light?

Bud Light and Nike face boycotts in the US and UK after the brands partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Here's what you need to know.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Ben Affleck explores the Nike - Michael Jordan partnership in 'Air'

Director and actor Ben Affleck was at the South By Southwest festival to premiere his new film 'Air', about the revolutionary partnership between Michael Jordan and Nike.

21/03/2023

Culture news

Nike and Tiffany & Co. collaboration: Just (don’t) do it

A (mis)match made in heaven?

06/02/2023

Culture news

Nike shelves shoe plans for NBA star Kyrie Irving in antisemitism row

The sports company says it will no longer launch the Kyrie 8 shoe named after the Brooklyn Nets star guard after he posted a link to a film widely regarded as antisemitic.

05/11/2022

Work

Nike gives staff a week off to avoid COVID burnout

For many who are working from home during the pandemic, the blurring of home and work life has also increased the risk of burnout.

01/09/2021

China

China attacks H&M and other Western clothing brands over Xinjiang

Beijing often attacks foreign clothing, auto, travel and other brands for actions by their governments or to pressure companies to conform to its official positions on Taiwan, Tibet and other sensitive issues.

25/03/2021

France

France-based Uighur group sues Nike for 'complicity in forced labour'

The sports brand is accused of sub-contracting Chinese factories using forced Uighur labour

26/02/2021

USA

Nike pulls Independence Day-trainers after NFL star objected

Some argue that the Betsy Ross flag has racist connotations.

02/07/2019

USA

Nike introduces mannequins of all shapes, sizes and abilities in new store

The mannequins represent a wider range of women.

07/06/2019

Living

Ethical and sustainable trainers

Our curated selection of eco-conscious sneakers with a soul.

24/10/2018