Nike Strategy

Nike leverages both a wholesale and direct distribution strategy. Indeed, while still in 2022, most sales come from wholesale distribution, in reality, since 2020, Nike has been ramping up its direct distribution through its NIKE stores and e-commerce platform (SNKRS). Nike's business model and strategy is based on creating demand for its products. Indeed Nike combines product development and demand creation to build a footwear empire that generated over $46 billion in revenue in 2022. Nike generated most of its revenue from footwear. Indeed, in 2022, Nike generated over $29 billion in revenue from footwear, over $13.5 billion in apparel, $2.35 billion in equipment, and over $1.6 billion from the Converse brand Yet, this was based on a demand creation strategy, in which Nike spent over $3.8 billion in deals with athletes and demand creation to generate demand. Nike's business model and strategy is based on creating demand for its products. Indeed Nike combines product development and demand creation to build a footwear empire that generated over $46 billion in revenue in 2022, and yet this was based on a demand creation strategy, in which Nike spent over $3.8 billion in deals with athletes and demand creation to generate demand. Related to Nike Nike Business Model Nike follows a wholesale strategy combined with a very strong direct distribution. The company makes money primarily from footwear. As of 2022, over 62% of revenues came from footwear and 29% from apparel. The most successful Nike brand is the Jordan Brand, which in 2022 generated $5.2 billion in revenue. Nike is the master of demand creation and generation through its influencer campaigns, where athletes become an inspiration for everyday people. Nike Strategy Nike leverages both a wholesale and direct distribution strategy. Indeed, while still in 2022, most sales come from wholesale distribution, in reality, since 2020, Nike has been ramping up its direct distribution through its NIKE stores and e-commerce platform (SNKRS). Nike Revenue Nike generated most of its revenue from footwear. Indeed, in 2022, Nike generated over $29 billion in revenue from footwear, over $13.5 billion in apparel, $2.35 billion in equipment, and over $1.6 billion from the Converse brand. Nike Financials Nike generated over $47.7 billion in revenue and over $6 billion in net profits in 2022, compared to over $44.5 billion in revenue and almost $5.8 billion in 2021. Nike Mission Statement Nike's vision is "To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world." At the same time, its mission statement is to "do everything possible to expand human potential. We do that by creating groundbreaking sports innovations, by making our products more sustainably, by building a creative and diverse global team, and by making a positive impact in communities where we live and work." Nike SWOT Analysis Nike Competitors Jordan Business Model Jordan follows a demand generation business model, where its iconic brand works as a propeller for the sale of its footwear and apparel, that in 2022 generated more than $5 billion in revenue for Nike or more than 10% of its total revenue. Converse Business Model Converse is an independent brand part of Nike's family of brands. Indeed, Converse generated $2.35 billion in revenue in 2022. And like Nike, it follows an heave Wholesale distribution strategy, where most of its sales are made, through footwear. However, Converse follows also a direct distribution approach where it sells directly via its monobrand stores.

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