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The Sneaker That Saved Nike

The Sneaker That Saved Nike: How a Risky Bet on Michael Jordan Built a $190B Empire In 1984, Nike was on the ropes. The scrappy Oregon-based company, once a darling of the running world, was floundering in the basketball market. Sales were flat, stuck at around $920 million, while German giant Adidas ruled the hardwood […]