Description
Nike is one of the world's leading manufacturers of sports footwear and apparel. Its history began in 1964, when two sports enthusiasts, Bill Bowerer and Phil Knight, decided to support the sports industry by producing sports footwear tailored to the needs and expectations of athletes. The beginning of their cooperation was different from what they had planned. They contacted Japanese manufacturers of sports shoes, imported them to America and sold them as a Blue Ribbon product. The premier store was opened after two years on the market. 1971 was a pivotal year, when Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight decided to create their own line of sports shoes. This decision, however, led to major changes.