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The first name was Blue Ribbon Sports by Bill Bowerman and Philip Knight and officially became Nike, Inc later.
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The first shoe sold to the public to carry this design was a soccer shoe named Nike, which was released in the summer of 1971
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Blue Ribbon Sports hired Carolyn Davidson to design their classic "swoosh" logo in 1971 for $35, the first swoosh t-shirt apparel item is created at this time as well.
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In addition, operations were expanded to Canada, the company's first foreign market, which would be followed by Australia, in 1974.
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In 1978 the company changed its name to Nike, Inc. The company expanded its line of products that year, adding athletic shoes for children.
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Throughout the 1980s, Nike expanded its product line to encompass many sports and regions throughout the world.
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By 1982 the company's line of products included more than 200 different kinds of shoes, including the Air Force I, a basketball shoe.
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Wieden credits the inspiration for the slogan to "Let’s do it", the last words spoken by Gary Gilmore before he was executed. Wow just wow.
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In February 2002, Nike bought surf apparel company Hurley International from founder Bob Hurley.
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Nike paid US$309 million to acquire Converse Inc., makers of the iconic Chuck Taylor All Stars sneakers.
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On March 3, 2008, Nike acquired sports apparel supplier Umbro, known as the manufacturers of the England national football team's kit, in a deal said to be worth £285 million (about US$600 million).
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The original Nike+ SportBand was pretty well received when it rolled out last year, but time marches on, and Nike's now back for another go 'round with a slightly updated model, plus a few other bonuses for the runners and walkers out there.
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With its record of innovative product design and savvy promotion and an aggressive approach to containing costs and revitalizing sales, Nike appeared likely to stage an impressive comeback in the early 21st century.
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In most minds nike has even the best clothing.
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Nike has pretty much taken over the shoe industrie.
