Nike is an American multinational corporation, headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, that is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel. Founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as Blue Ribbon Sports, it was renamed Nike, Inc. in 1971 and is named after the Greek goddess of victory. The company designs and markets footwear, apparel, and sports equipment, and is known for its "Swoosh" logo and "Just Do It" slogan.
- What it is: An American multinational corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
- Headquarters: Near Beaverton, Oregon.
- Founding: Founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight.
- Renaming: Renamed Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971.
- Name origin: The name comes from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.
- Key products: Athletic footwear, apparel, and sports equipment.
- Brand identity: Known for its iconic "Swoosh" logo and the slogan "Just Do It".
- Market position: The world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel.
- Owned brands: Owns other major brands like Converse and Jordan.
