Originally Posted by CWGUY (Post 1579715)

:icon_wink: Gotta buy them first..... can't we just smash a store front window and steal them? What if we promise not to touch the work boots?:confused:

Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1579710)

MONEY is their responsibility to all shareholders. That is the way our economy is supposed to work

Originally Posted by CWGUY (Post 1579715)

:icon_wink: Gotta buy them first..... can't we just smash a store front window and steal them? What if we promise not to touch the work boots?:confused:

Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1579721)

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1579643)

I read that and I think it is too early to tell. Maybe a surge of people who want to support the political issue buying products right away. It will take several months before this decision can truly be evaluated as an impact on sales in my opinion. This issue is causing people to react negatively on both sides of the aisle. Polls show that over half of Americans do not like kneeling during the anthem.

Poll reveals NFL ratings fell over national anthem protests | NFL | Sporting News
Nike reputation declines after Colin Kaepernick ad, poll says - Business Insider
nike stock prices - Bing

And then there is this one, which says that "Old angry white guys" are not the demographics of Nike buyers. (My old white guy has several pairs, hmmmm) And I do too.
Kaepernick ads spark boycott calls, but Nike is seen as winning in the end | Reuters

Us old Gantners will replace the Nikes with something else as soon as they wear out. Old habits die hard. Waste not, want not.

Originally Posted by Fredman (Post 1579665)

Well said

Originally Posted by thomp679 (Post 1579741)

Nike is a global business which has almost twice the market share of its leading competitor Adidas. The momentarily rile from a narrow perspective of individuals who have an ill-conceived understanding of Nike's message will not impact Nike bottom line. In fact, it will only strengthen it with the continuous news cycle and free advertisement.

This debate continues to be a sad commentary on the part of the US population whose self-centered ignorance of what occurs outside of 'their' bubble and their view that all others should cater to their views or get out. Sad. So Sad.

Nike - Statistics & Facts | Statista

Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1579721)

Exactly. And when the leader of a country (ANY country) tries to dictate what consumers should and shouldn't buy or what manufacturers should or shouldn't do for advertising - when the only criteria is "does it criticize ME or my personal interests?" then it's incumbent upon that country's citizens (any country, any citizens) to reject the dictation for as long as they are legally allowed to do so.

Because if they continue to ignore it - or comply - they will eventually cease having that right to reject it. That right will be eliminated. Along with others.