Nike abruptly closed a key Portland store and reportedly wants to reopen with off-duty police officers that can arrest shoplifters

• Nike has at least temporarily closed its first-ever factory store because of theft. 
• The store has been a point of pride for Nike and the Northeast Portland community since it opened.
• Nike is working with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on a proposal to reopen the store. 

Originally published February 13, 2023.

Nike has temporarily closed a retail location in Portland, Oregon, with one of the richest histories in its store footprint because of ongoing theft.