Nike CEO highlights direct-to-consumer strategy the day after the company's big Foot Locker announcement

• Nike on Tuesday reported quarterly sales and earnings above Wall Street expectations.
• The report came a day after Foot Locker announced a "revitalized" wholesale partnership with Nike.
• Despite Foot Locker's announcement, Nike CEO John Donahoe touted the success of Nike's DTC approach.

Foot Locker announced a "revitalized" partnership with Nike to much fanfare on Monday. On Tuesday, Nike CEO John Donahoe moved to turn the attention of investors back to Nike's direct-to-consumer approach.