Nike employees 2009-2025

As of May 31, 2025, Nike employed about

workers worldwide. This is a decrease compared to the previous fiscal year. Nike, Inc. is a sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. 

Nike’s shoe division

Footwear is Nike’s most lucrative product division in North America, with apparel ranking in second and equipment in third place. Nike produces and retails some of the most well-known and widely recognized shoes in the world, including Nike Air Max and Nike Air Force. The brand is known by almost everyone: according to a 2024 Statista survey, some

percent of online sporting & outdoor goods shoppers in the United States were at least aware of the brand's existence.

When was Nike founded?

Nike was founded in January 1964 under the original name Blue Ribbon Shorts. The company's headquarters are located near Beaverton, Oregon, and they officially became known as Nike, Inc. in May 1971. Nike is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment. As of May 31, 2024, there were over

 Nike retail stores located around the world. Much of Nike's success can be attributed to the brands’ worldwide marketing campaigns, which use sponsorship agreements with celebrity athletes, professional sports teams, and college athletic programs.

The fiscal year end of the company is May, 31st.