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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.

Mark Parker
News & Analysis

Can Converse Solve Its Chuck Challenge?

The company is revamping its iconic Chuck Taylor All Star again — this time for Generation Z.

News & Analysis

Can Converse Solve Its Chuck Challenge?

The company is revamping its iconic Chuck Taylor All Star again — this time for Generation Z.


News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Remains Silent at Trump’s Immigration Ban

While the giants of Silicon Valley took public stances against President Trump’s immigration order, the silence from fashion's largest companies has been deafening.

News & Analysis

Fashion Industry Remains Silent at Trump’s Immigration Ban

While the giants of Silicon Valley took public stances against President Trump’s immigration order, the silence from fashion's largest companies has been deafening.


News & Analysis

Nike Earnings Top Estimates, Easing Concerns About Slowdown

Nike's second-quarter results soothed concerns that the brand is losing ground to competitors such as Adidas and Under Armour.

News & Analysis

Nike Earnings Top Estimates, Easing Concerns About Slowdown

Nike's second-quarter results soothed concerns that the brand is losing ground to competitors such as Adidas and Under Armour.


News & Analysis

Unravelling the Myth of ‘Made in America’

Not since NAFTA has US manufacturing been such a hot topic in national politics. BoF examines the disadvantages and opportunities of producing clothing in America.

News & Analysis

Unravelling the Myth of ‘Made in America’

Not since NAFTA has US manufacturing been such a hot topic in national politics. BoF examines the disadvantages and opportunities of producing clothing in America.


Sustainability

Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability

Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.

Sustainability

Just Fix It: How Nike Learned to Embrace Sustainability

Chief sustainability officer Hannah Jones talks to BoF about Nike's journey from sweatshop scandals to embracing sustainability as a tool for business innovation.


Retail

Nike Detractors Grow as Rivals Encroach on Home Turf

Nike has had a rough year. The shares are down 13 percent in 2016 as analysts and investors fret over market-share losses to Adidas AG and Under Armour Inc. in the US, its largest region.

Retail

Nike Detractors Grow as Rivals Encroach on Home Turf

Nike has had a rough year. The shares are down 13 percent in 2016 as analysts and investors fret over market-share losses to Adidas AG and Under Armour Inc. in the US, its largest region.


Financial Markets

Nike CEO’s Pay Almost Triples to $47.6 Million With Stock Award

Nike awarded chief executive officer Mark Parker $47.6 million in compensation for fiscal 2016, almost triple the level of the previous year, after stock grants buoyed his pay.

Financial Markets

Nike CEO’s Pay Almost Triples to $47.6 Million With Stock Award

Nike awarded chief executive officer Mark Parker $47.6 million in compensation for fiscal 2016, almost triple the level of the previous year, after stock grants buoyed his pay.


News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.

News & Analysis

What You May Have Missed This Week

BoF brings you the top seven fashion news and analysis stories of the week.


News & Analysis

Co-Founder Phil Knight Retires From Nike Board

Nike chief executive Mark Parker is the new chairman, while Apple chief executive Tim Cook, on the board since 2005, becomes the lead independent director.

News & Analysis

Co-Founder Phil Knight Retires From Nike Board

Nike chief executive Mark Parker is the new chairman, while Apple chief executive Tim Cook, on the board since 2005, becomes the lead independent director.


News & Analysis

Nike Shares Drop After Orders Spark Concerns About Slowdown

Nike tumbled as much as 7.4 percent in late trading after its sales and orders missed estimates, renewing concerns that competitors will hamstring growth at the world’s largest sports brand.

News & Analysis

Nike Shares Drop After Orders Spark Concerns About Slowdown

Nike tumbled as much as 7.4 percent in late trading after its sales and orders missed estimates, renewing concerns that competitors will hamstring growth at the world’s largest sports brand.


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