Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE)  is a major manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel, and sports equipment, marketing its products under its own brand as well as Air Jordan, Nike Golf, Team Starter (among others), and under brands from wholly owned subsidiaries including Bauer, Cole Haan, Converse, and Hurley International.

The company takes its name from the Greek goddess of victory, Nike.

Corporate Influence

Nike's influences stretch from its (sometimes criticized) production systems to fashions in themselves while along the way developing technologies (gimmick and functional alike). Their advertisement campaigns often incorporate new sporting ideology, which often involve sponsored athletes.

A lot of their consumer influences are gained by their sponsorship deals with athletes, leagues and federations, as well as many of the world's football (soccer) clubs and national teams, including Brazil, Portugal, the United States, F.C. Barcelona and Manchester United and FC Porto to produce their kits.

(Nike Information Courtesy of Wikipedia.)