NIKE, Inc. · Beaverton, OR United States ·(NYSE: NKE)

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, NIKE Women shops and sells its shoes and apparel online. Overall, it sells its sportswear in some 675 NIKE-owned retail stores in the US and abroad. Nike acquired soccer star Umbro in 2008. To read the full description, subscribe now.