Nike Refocuses on Sport to Drive Brand Turnaround — CEO Elliott Hill

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Nike CEO Elliott Hill outlines a turnaround plan focused on sport, rebuilding retailer ties and restoring the brand’s authentic athletic heritage to drive growth and reconnect with consumers.

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Elliott Hill told Fox Business that Nike is refocusing on sport, rebuilding ties with retailers, and trying to recapture its authentic sports heritage. That matters because Nike's brand is its most durable asset, and shifts in product positioning and wholesale relationships directly affect inventory, markdowns, and whether customers choose function over fashion. With trailing revenue and profit weakness, the turnaround plan is an operational test: if product, athlete partnerships, and retailer execution don't move the needle, Wall Street's patience will be limited.