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May 20, 2013
Former Nike exec rules development roost at Church’s Chicken

Former Nike executive Tony Moralejo has been appointed chief development officer at Church’s Chicken. Moralejo will be responsible for domestic and international expansion for the global chicken chain, as well as franchising, re-imaging, construction and real estate management.

May 2, 2013
Nike execs step into new roles

Nike has promoted VP Michael Spillane to VP and GM of Nike’s Greater China geography effective June 1. Spillane replaces Craig Cheek who will move to a global role as VP and GM of Nike’s Young Athletes.

March 18, 2013
Nike enhances sustainable efforts with Bluesign Technologies

Nike announced a strategic partnership with Swiss company Bluesign Technologies to accelerate the supply of more sustainable materials and chemistries for use in Nike products.

February 3, 2013
Footwear brand embarks on new path

Former converse executive Jack Boys is the new CEO of Cole Haan following Nike’s recent sale of the brand to a private equity firm.

December 18, 2012
Nike revamps leadership team

Nike has named Roger Wyett as its new VP of Action Sports. Wyett will oversee Nike brand’s skateboarding and snow businesses, as well as Hurley International LLC.

December 18, 2012
Nike revamps leadership team

Nike has named Roger Wyett as its new VP of Action Sports. Wyett will oversee Nike brand’s skateboarding and snow businesses, as well as Hurley International LLC.

December 3, 2012
Iconix scores with acquisition of iconic soccer brand

Iconix Brand Group has acquired the Umbro brand from Nike for $225 million in cash.

October 24, 2012
Nike partners with LLamasoft to improve supply chain efficiency

Nike has partnered with LLamasoft to co-develop supply chain solutions that offer both logistics and environmental benefits.

July 9, 2012
Nike names new president of Jordan brand

Larry Miller is rejoining Nike as president of the Jordan brand, the company announced Monday.

July 9, 2012
Nike names new president of Jordan brand

Larry Miller is rejoining Nike as president of the Jordan brand, the company announced Monday.

June 29, 2012
Nike revenues soar in Q4, but EPS down

Nike reported that fourth quarter revenues rose 12%t, or 14% on a currency neutral basis, to $6.5 billion, the largest revenue quarter in the company's history. This was a result of higher revenues across every Nke brand geography, key category and product type.

June 29, 2012
Nike revenues soar in Q4, but EPS down

Nike reported that fourth quarter revenues rose 12%t, or 14% on a currency neutral basis, to $6.5 billion, the largest revenue quarter in the company's history. This was a result of higher revenues across every Nke brand geography, key category and product type.

July 5, 2011
A carrot and stick approach to reduce port pollution

Such retailers as Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, JCPenney, Lowe’s and Walmart are part of an organization called the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) that is pushing a new approach designed to reduce emissions at the nation’s ports. The retailers along with Hewlett Packard, Nike and a host of leading transportation providers have teamed with the Environmental Defense Fund and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to launch a program called, “EPA SmartWay Drayage Program.”

March 1, 2011
Apparel industry joins forces to promote sustainability

The apparel industry has come together to form a coalition dedicated to reducing the environmental and social impacts of apparel and footwear products sold around the world.

January 17, 2011
Long-time retail, marketing exec named to Motorola board

Motorola Mobility Holdings has announced the appointment of Jeanne Jackson, president of direct-to-consumer for Nike, to the company's board of directors effective immediately.

January 17, 2011
Long-time retail, marketing exec named to Motorola board

Motorola Mobility Holdings has announced the appointment of Jeanne Jackson, president of direct-to-consumer for Nike, to the company's board of directors effective immediately.

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