Geography - Globalisation - Transnational Corporations

Secondary sector case study - Nike

• Nike was founded in Oregon, USA in January 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports and was later renamed Nike in 1978. Its HQ is still in Beaverton, Oregon, USA
• They produce and sell a vast range of sports clothing and equipment
• They have offices in 45 countries and 700 stores worldwide
• The majority of their products are outsourced and manufactured in Asia, but they also own some factories where their goods are manufactured.
• The components for their goods are…