Nike has announced that board member John Rogers Jr., founder and co-chief executive of Ariel Investments, will retire from its board of directors at the company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders in September 2026. Rather than fully ending his involvement with the company, Rogers will transition into a non-governance advisory role focused on sport and community-level…
Nike and the WNBA have officially unveiled the 2026 Rebel Edition uniforms, introducing a league-wide collection designed to celebrate the cultural identity and community roots of all 15 franchises during the WNBA’s historic 30th anniversary season. Released ahead of the 2026 campaign, the Rebel Edition series serves as the league’s boldest uniform platform yet, complementing…
El Clásico continues to be much more than a football match. The latest showdown between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF once again highlights not only the rivalry on the pitch, but also the battle between some of the world’s biggest brands. According to the annual Sport&Entertainment Sponsorship Barometer published by SPSG Consulting, Nike and…
The history of sports marketing is filled not with the stories of those who discovered talent, but with those who gave talent the freedom to become something greater. The endorsement journeys of Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry are not simply signature-shoe success stories — they are case studies in how athletes shattered corporate hierarchy and…
For nearly a decade, breaking the two-hour marathon barrier was treated as sport’s ultimate frontier, a vision heavily marketed by Nike. On Sunday, that vision became reality — but not in the way Nike imagined. Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to complete a marathon in under two…
Nike has signed a major apparel partnership with North America’s Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League, strengthening its presence in one of the fastest-growing field sports. Under the agreement, Nike becomes the official apparel partner of both leagues from the 2026 season onwards, responsible for designing and producing all on-field uniforms, sideline apparel, and…
Nike has reported a sharp decline in profitability for the first nine months of its 2026 fiscal year, even as revenues edged higher, highlighting growing pressure on margins across the global sportswear market. The US-based sportswear giant posted total revenue of $35.43 billion between June and February, marking a modest 1% year-on-year increase. However, net…
The Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Nike and Sportable to implement FIFA-certified Connected Ball technology and advanced player-tracking systems. This move makes the WSL the first football league in the world to adopt this level of integrated technology at scale. The Tech Breakdown: A Unified Ecosystem The initiative moves…
France national football team and Nike have officially unveiled the new home and away kits that Les Bleus will wear at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The launch, announced on March 23, blends tradition with innovation, delivering two distinct designs that reflect French identity and modern performance technology. The home kit stays true to France’s…
For decades, Brazil’s yellow shirt has stood for one thing above all else: joy. Now, Nike wants to sharpen that idea. With the launch of the Seleção’s 2026 World Cup kit, the brand is pushing a new message — one that doesn’t abandon Brazil’s traditional identity, but reframes it. The campaign is called “Alegria que…
