Tag: nike
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Why Nike is the top Sportswear Brand on Instagram
With Instagram being such a popular platform for style influence, it is no wonder the top sportswear brands fight for dominance in this space. Here at Australia Business News we had a look at the top 20 brands from around the world and ranked them based on their followers and hashtags. It is not much…
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How You Could Be Contributing to China’s Genocide
The Uyghurs decimation by the Chinese government has been a long-held campaign to control and eliminate their culture for the good of the country. But a report from Justice For All, a human rights organisation, reveals China’s actions count as genocide under the United Nations definition. So far, more than 1 million Uyghurs have been detained…
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Nike Signs First Athlete With Disability in Eye Opening Video
Nike has made history this week. The sportswear brand have announced their newest collaboration with Justin Gallegos, the first athlete with cerebral palsy to be signed with the brand. Justin Gallegos was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder that affects your movement, speech, and motor skills. But that hasn’t stopped him. Gallegos took up distance…
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Embroiled in Controversy: Colin Kaepernick and Nike
The USA has once again been subjected to controversy. The newest face for Nike’s most recent advertisement has sparked a heated discussion: ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The famous brand is being boycotted by those who believe that Kaepernick has no place in the spotlight. The boycott has even gained presidential commentary as Trump released a…
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Williams to Take the Court in Nike ‘Queen Collection’
This week sportswear giant Nike announced a new collaboration with tennis great Serena Williams, and American fashion designer Virgil Abloh. The ‘Queen Collection’ features a series of new athletic gear, including dresses, a jacket, shoes, and a bag. This is not the first time the no. 26 world ranked tennis player has collaborated with Nike.…
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5 interesting business books to read
It’s the beginning of the year and, although you may already be feeling those back to work blues, it’s the perfect time to maximise your business acumen. Having said that, it can be hard to know where to start. There are a lot of great business books that can be either inspirational or serve as…
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Nike teams up with Apple to improve standard Apple Watch
In the most recent collaboration, Apple have introduced the new Apple Watch Nike+, the latest edition to the smartwatch dynasty. The Apple Watch Nike+ is said to be the most suitable option for those who weren’t willing to purchase the standard Apple Watch, a smartwatch that retailed at its cheapest at $399, with the high end space black, stainless steel Apple Watch retailing…
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Tim Cook is Nike’s new Lead Independent Director
Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight has officially stepped down as chairman after 50 years with the company, with his recommendation Mark Parker taking over as President and CEO. In addition to this important leadership change, Tim Cook has been named as the lead independent director after having served as chair of the Nike board’s compensation committee…
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Nike release first ever self-lacing shoe
In case you thought we all couldn’t get any lazier, Nike has proved us all wrong by releasing their first ever self-lacing shoe. The HyperAdapt 1.0 was unveiled at the Nike Innovation Summit and Nike are calling the concept “adaptive-lacing”. You should be able to simplify your life with these self-lacing shoes as early as the…