Mark Parker
Executive Chairman, Nike
Having joined the sportswear giant in 1979, the executive chairman still participates in the design and innovation process and has a personal interest in emerging culture.


Nike Ramps Up Investment in Yoga, Intensifying Battle With Lululemon
As part of a quest to revive growth and claw back market share, the sportswear giant will open pant studios in 5,000 stores and increase investment in product development.

Nike Ramps Up Investment in Yoga, Intensifying Battle With Lululemon
As part of a quest to revive growth and claw back market share, the sportswear giant will open pant studios in 5,000 stores and increase investment in product development.

Nike Maintains Bullish Outlook With $50 billion Sales Goal by 2022
The sportwear giant will focus on direct-to-consumer sales and be more selective with wholesale partners as it looks to 'elevate retail to a premium experience.'

Nike Maintains Bullish Outlook With $50 billion Sales Goal by 2022
The sportwear giant will focus on direct-to-consumer sales and be more selective with wholesale partners as it looks to 'elevate retail to a premium experience.'

Nike Stocks Falls as Competition for Sportswear Intensifies
The sportswear giant needs to ‘reset expectations’ as growth slows.

Nike Stocks Falls as Competition for Sportswear Intensifies
The sportswear giant needs to ‘reset expectations’ as growth slows.

Nike's Relies on China Sales Amidst US Slump
Nike's US business continued to sputter last quarter, putting extra pressure on overseas markets like China and Latin America to pick up the slack.

Nike's Relies on China Sales Amidst US Slump
Nike's US business continued to sputter last quarter, putting extra pressure on overseas markets like China and Latin America to pick up the slack.

Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.

Fashion Industry Reacts to Charlottesville Violence
Industry leaders including Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Steven Kolb and Virgil Abloh denounce the violent racism of thousands of Nazi-saluting white supremacist marchers who descended on Charlottesville, Virginia last week.

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?
Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?

Can Anyone Really Build an American LVMH?
Both Coach Inc. and Michael Kors have signalled their ambitions to build a homegrown version of the European luxury conglomerate. Can they succeed where others have failed?

Nike to Launch Pilot Programme with Amazon
The company said it would launch a pilot program with Amazon to sell a limited product assortment on its website, confirming earlier reports.

Nike to Launch Pilot Programme with Amazon
The company said it would launch a pilot program with Amazon to sell a limited product assortment on its website, confirming earlier reports.

Nike's Sales Gain Renews Investor Optimism
Sales in North America, Nike’s largest and most competitive market, were flat. But the company posted stronger growth in China and emerging markets.

Nike's Sales Gain Renews Investor Optimism
Sales in North America, Nike’s largest and most competitive market, were flat. But the company posted stronger growth in China and emerging markets.

Nike Cuts 2 Percent of Workforce
The sportswear giant said the move is part of plans to revamp its global operations, as it attempts to move faster and ward off competitors like Adidas and Under Armour.

Nike Cuts 2 Percent of Workforce
The sportswear giant said the move is part of plans to revamp its global operations, as it attempts to move faster and ward off competitors like Adidas and Under Armour.

The Sewbots Are Coming!
An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?

The Sewbots Are Coming!
An American ‘sewbots’ start-up has become the symbol of a new industrial revolution in garment manufacturing. What does the rise of automation mean for the business of fashion and the wider world?
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