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Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers

The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.

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Columbia Sportswear Is Ready to Pass Trump Tariffs on to Consumers

The Trump administration’s latest tariff proposal on goods imported from China has forced the outdoor gear and apparel maker to spend more time managing its supply chain than its sales operations.


Marketing

Nike's Kaepernick Ad Spurs Spike in Sold Out Items

Nike has sold out 61 percent more merchandise since the controversial ad campaign featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick appeared earlier this month, according to data on the company's online sales from Thomson Reuters.

Marketing

Nike's Kaepernick Ad Spurs Spike in Sold Out Items

Nike has sold out 61 percent more merchandise since the controversial ad campaign featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick appeared earlier this month, according to data on the company's online sales from Thomson Reuters.


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Nike Is Sued for Sex Discrimination by Former Female Employees

The former employees said women are passed over for promotions, paid less than their male counterparts and ignored when they complain.

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Nike Is Sued for Sex Discrimination by Former Female Employees

The former employees said women are passed over for promotions, paid less than their male counterparts and ignored when they complain.


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Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration

By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.

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Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration

By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.


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Amazon's Share of All Retail Sales Could Reach Nearly 10% in Two Years

"The rollout of Prime Now grocery, a service that delivers products in one-hour and two-hours, should be a game changer."

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Amazon's Share of All Retail Sales Could Reach Nearly 10% in Two Years

"The rollout of Prime Now grocery, a service that delivers products in one-hour and two-hours, should be a game changer."


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Virgil Abloh Speaks on Major Nike Partnership

The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant.

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Virgil Abloh Speaks on Major Nike Partnership

The Off-White designer has reconstructed 10 iconic Nike models, including the Air Jordan 1, Hyperdunk and AirVaporMax in what some see as a promising ‘comeback’ play for the sportswear giant.


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Nike’s Space Jam XI Is Its Biggest Sneaker Ever

The Space Jam shoe was a bright spot in Nike’s otherwise gloomy quarter, as shares fell amid investor concerns that Nike is losing market share to hard-charging competitors Adidas and Under Armour.

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Nike’s Space Jam XI Is Its Biggest Sneaker Ever

The Space Jam shoe was a bright spot in Nike’s otherwise gloomy quarter, as shares fell amid investor concerns that Nike is losing market share to hard-charging competitors Adidas and Under Armour.


Financial Markets

Columbia Sportswear Tops Fourth-Quarter Profit Forecasts

The maker of outdoor gear posted revenue of $717.5 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts.

Financial Markets

Columbia Sportswear Tops Fourth-Quarter Profit Forecasts

The maker of outdoor gear posted revenue of $717.5 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts.


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Technology

Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd

In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.

Technology

Nike Doubles Down in Its Battle for the CrossFit Crowd

In an admittedly small survey of CrossFit classes, some 58 percent of participants were wearing sneakers made by Nike Inc.


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Nike’s Innovation Engine Is Sputtering, Bank of America Says

Competitors such as Adidas AG and Under Armour Inc. are developing new products at a faster clip, making it harder for Nike to keep them at bay.

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Nike’s Innovation Engine Is Sputtering, Bank of America Says

Competitors such as Adidas AG and Under Armour Inc. are developing new products at a faster clip, making it harder for Nike to keep them at bay.


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Nike Fuels Move to Corporate Bonds as Government Debt Falters

Nike Inc. sold $1.5 billion of notes, reflecting demand for higher yields than those offered by government bonds.

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Nike Fuels Move to Corporate Bonds as Government Debt Falters

Nike Inc. sold $1.5 billion of notes, reflecting demand for higher yields than those offered by government bonds.


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Nike to Stop Making Golf Equipment in Latest Blow to the Sport

Nike will stop selling golf equipment, striking another blow to a pastime hurt by slowing participation rates.

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Nike to Stop Making Golf Equipment in Latest Blow to the Sport

Nike will stop selling golf equipment, striking another blow to a pastime hurt by slowing participation rates.