I watched Ben Affleck's new 'Air' movie with 72 Nike veterans. Here's what they said the movie got right and what it got wrong about the race to sign Michael Jordan.

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Nike veterans gathered for a screening of the new
Nike veterans gathered for a screening of the new "Air" movie on Wednesday night, then autographed an Air Jordan to mark the occasion.

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Nike Air Max Day is Sunday. Here's how the huge sneaker holiday, known for hyped drops, got its start.

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Nike Air Max 97 Silver Bullet and Gold Bullet
Nike's large catalog of classic Air Max sneakers includes the Air Max 97, Air Max 95, and Air Max 90.

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Adidas event shut down by protestors as factory wages become hot-button issue for the sneaker and garment industry

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A protest against Adidas moved outside after disrupting an event inside Portland's Sentinal Hotel.
A protest against Adidas moved outside after disrupting an event inside Portland's Sentinal Hotel.

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Beyoncé's time with Adidas is reportedly over

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Beyoncé and Adidas are ending their partnership, the Hollywood Reporter wrote on Thursday.
Beyoncé and Adidas are ending their partnership, the Hollywood Reporter wrote on Thursday.

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Nike has slowed hiring, and expects the slowdown to continue into June

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Nike has slowed down hiring.

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

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John Donahoe
Nike CEO John Donahoe touted the company's direct-to-consumer efforts ahead of its earnings call.

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Foot Locker to close 400 mall stores as it shifts focus to niche shops for sneakerheads, kids, and higher-income shoppers

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Foot Locker plans to close more than 400 stores.

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Foot Locker touts a renewed partnership with Nike — but it still won't get the hottest sneaker releases

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Outside of a Foot Locker store in Miami
Foot Locker expects to grow revenue from Nike sales to be between 55% and 60% of total revenue by 2026.

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All the latest Nike organization changes as the company shakes up its technology, diversity, Asia, and women’s departments

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Nike has named new leaders of several business areas, including its women's business.
Nike has named new leaders of several business areas, including its women's business.

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Nike and Lululemon are obliterating the competition when it comes to drawing customers to stores

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Foot traffic at Lululemon stores increased 11% in February, according to a new report.
Foot traffic at Lululemon stores increased 11% in February, according to a new report.

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