Nike quietly cuts employees in rolling layoffs, scope unclear
The sportswear giant laid off employees in several departments in recent weeks and on Wednesday signaled plans for a broad restructuring.
Nike pressured employee to stay silent over alleged misconduct, fired him after testifying, withdrawn complaint claims
Jamal James claimed Nike retaliated, and ultimately fired him, after he testified in response to government subpoenas about alleged criminal activity.
Nike to renovate, reopen downtown Portland store; move to Pioneer Place will be temporary
The shoe company plans to renovate its current downtown store in spring 2024.
Nike could be coming to downtown Portland’s Pioneer Place mall
City permit records show that the apparel and footwear giant is seeking a two-story space.
Nike, Alberto Salazar settle lawsuit with distance runner Mary Cain
Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuit, which alleged emotional and physical abuse, was scheduled for a critical hearing Monday.
How the owner of several well-known Portland brands ran into trouble: Beat Check podcast
What does that mean for some of these brands, and what do the struggles of a company banking on Portland ingenuity say about the city?
Portland teacher strike weighs on families’ finances but unlikely to rattle broader economy
“Parents are going to be feeling enormous frustration. They are running out of leave."
Nike shuffles top executives, names new heads of innovation, design, marketing and technology
Analysts said the moves could accelerate Nike’s efforts to get new products to market, which they said is needed.
Nike executives subjects of sex discrimination, harassment complaints, plaintiffs claim
Before a recent court filing, the seniority of Nike employees who engaged in alleged inappropriate behavior had not been publicly known.
Nike sues New Balance, Skechers for alleged patent infringement
Nike claims the companies are infringing on patents for Flyknit, its woven-shoe technology.
Sortis Holdings bought up Portland brands in the pandemic. Now it’s struggling to pay its bills
Sortis Holdings and affiliated entities have left a trail of failed deals, angry business partners and landlords clamoring for their rent.
Tom Sumeragi, who gave Nike a financial lifeline at a critical moment, dies
“He was a giant,” said Nike cofounder Phil Knight.