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Description: To make a statement about its emphasis on women, Nike (NKE) last month cast 27 top female athletes in a runway show and media extravaganza. Now it’s giving sporty women a store of their own, opening the company’s only store focused entirely on female gear.

Source: Businessweek.com

Date: Nov 20, 2014

Link: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2014-11-20/nike-launches-its-first-store-devoted-to-women#r=nav-r-story

Questions for Discussions:

  • Summarize the strategic thinking and direction managers of sports apparel businesses are taking their firms as a result of lifestyle changes in the marketplace.
  • Do you think this is a long-term trend or a fad?