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Nike Vs Adidas Statistics

Nike pulls ahead everywhere from brand gravity to on the ground market share, with Nike ranked #1 sportswear brand at $36B and carrying a 98% global brand awareness versus Adidas at $16B and 92%, plus Nike’s net profit margin at 9.9% versus Adidas 3.1%. The page tracks how that dominance shows up in brand strength 92.1 out of 100, social value, loyalty, DTC scale, and category wins like basketball and soccer cleats to explain why the gap looks bigger in 2023 than anyone expects.

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Nike's brand value in 2023 was $33.2 billion according to Kantar, Adidas $14.5 billion

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Interbrand ranked Nike #10 global brand 2023 value $31.3B, Adidas #47 $7.9B

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Brand Finance: Nike apparel brand value $29.6B (2023), Adidas $10.2B

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Nike tops apparel brand rankings, value growth 10% YoY 2023, Adidas 5%

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Visual Capitalist: Nike #1 sportswear brand $36B, Adidas #3 $16B 2023

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Forbes most valuable brands: Nike $33B (#13), Adidas not top 100 2023

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Nike brand strength index 92.1/100, Adidas 85.4 (Brand Finance 2023)

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Kantar BrandZ: Nike sportswear #1 $29B, Adidas $12B 2023

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Nike consumer perception score 78/100, Adidas 72/100 (YouGov 2023)

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Brandwatch: Nike social media brand value $25B equiv, Adidas $9B 2023

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Nike trademark portfolio 28,000+, Adidas 15,000+ (2023 filings)

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Morning Consult: Nike #1 most trusted sport brand US 85%, Adidas 76% 2023

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Nike brand equity premium 25% over competitors, Adidas 18% (2023 study)

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Global brand awareness: Nike 98%, Adidas 92% (2023 Nielsen)

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Nike sustainability brand score 82/100, Adidas 77/100 (2023 Sustainalytics)

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Brand Finance football brands: Nike $8.3B, Adidas $7.1B 2023

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Nike digital brand engagement 15M daily interactions, Adidas 8M (2023)

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UK brand value: Nike £20B, Adidas £12B (2023 Brand Finance)

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Nike loyalty score 89%, Adidas 82% (2023 Forrester)

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Asia brand valuation: Nike $12B, Adidas $9B lead (2023)

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Nike cultural impact index #1, Adidas #4 (2023 Deloitte)

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Brand resonance score: Nike 94, Adidas 87 (2023 Journal of Marketing)

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Nike Air Jordan sub-brand value $6B, Adidas Yeezy was $4B pre-termination

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US brand preference: Nike 42%, Adidas 18% (2023 Statista)

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Nike total brand portfolio value $40B+, Adidas $20B 2023 est.

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Nike's fiscal 2023 revenue reached $51.2 billion, surpassing Adidas's €21.4 billion (approximately $23.2 billion)

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Adidas reported a net income of €661 million in 2023, while Nike achieved $5.07 billion in net income for the same period

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Nike's gross margin in fiscal 2023 was 44.8%, compared to Adidas's 47.3% in 2023

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Nike's operating income for fiscal 2023 was $6.6 billion, exceeding Adidas's €1.3 billion operating profit

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In 2022, Nike's revenue growth was 9.6% year-over-year, while Adidas saw a 1% decline

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Nike's market capitalization as of 2024 stands at $143 billion, versus Adidas's €42 billion

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Nike spent $4.0 billion on marketing in fiscal 2023, compared to Adidas's €3.1 billion in selling expenses

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Nike's return on equity (ROE) in 2023 was 34.6%, higher than Adidas's 12.4%

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Adidas's debt-to-equity ratio was 0.65 in 2023, while Nike's was 0.75

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Nike generated $12.6 billion in cash from operations in 2023, surpassing Adidas's €1.9 billion

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In Q4 2023, Nike's revenue grew 1% YoY to $12.4 billion, while Adidas declined 7%

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Nike's EPS for fiscal 2023 was $3.23, compared to Adidas's €3.16 per share

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Nike's total assets in 2023 were $43.6 billion, versus Adidas's €20.6 billion

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Adidas's R&D expenses in 2023 were €1.2 billion, while Nike invested $3.1 billion in product innovation

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Nike's dividend payout ratio is 33%, lower than Adidas's 50%, indicating stronger retention

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In 2021, Nike's revenue was $44.5 billion vs Adidas's €21.2 billion amid pandemic recovery

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Nike's fiscal 2024 Q1 revenue was $12.6 billion, up 2%, Adidas Q4 2023 down 8%

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Nike holds $10.7 billion in cash reserves as of 2023, Adidas €4.2 billion

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Adidas's EBITDA margin in 2023 was 9.2%, Nike's 13.5%

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Nike's P/E ratio in 2024 is 28.5, Adidas 35.2

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Nike's revenue per employee is $674,000 (2023), Adidas $389,000

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In 2020, Nike revenue $37.4B vs Adidas €14.7B during COVID

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Nike's share buybacks totaled $4.3B in 2023, Adidas none significant

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Adidas net profit margin 2023: 3.1%, Nike 9.9%

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Nike's fiscal 2022 revenue $46.7B, Adidas €22.5B

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Nike's current ratio 2.72 (2023), Adidas 1.38

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Adidas 2023 sales growth -2%, Nike +10%

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Nike's total liabilities $27.5B (2023), Adidas €15.2B

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Nike inventory turnover 3.8x (2023), Adidas 2.1x

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In 2019 pre-COVID, Nike $39.1B revenue, Adidas €23.6B

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Nike global athletic footwear market share is 28.6% in 2023, while Adidas holds 9.2%

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In the US, Nike commands 35% of the athletic footwear market vs Adidas 8% in 2023

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Europe athletic apparel market: Adidas 15.4%, Nike 18.2% in 2022

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Nike's share in global basketball shoes 75%, Adidas 12% in 2023

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Soccer cleats market: Adidas 40%, Nike 32% globally in 2023

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Nike dominates running shoes with 52% US market share, Adidas 15% in 2023

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In China, Nike apparel market share 17.1%, Adidas 10.4% in 2022

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Global soccer apparel: Adidas 25%, Nike 22% in 2023

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Nike's US basketball footwear share 86%, Adidas 5% in 2023

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EMEA region footwear: Nike 20%, Adidas 16% in 2023

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Women's athletic wear US: Nike 30%, Adidas 12% 2023

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Nike holds 50% of NFL jersey market, Adidas 0% (no NFL deal) in 2023

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Asia-Pacific sportswear: Nike 14.5%, Adidas 11.2% 2022

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Global performance training shoes: Nike 42%, Adidas 18% 2023

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Nike's direct-to-consumer sales share 44% of revenue, Adidas 25% in 2023

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In UK, Nike 24% athletic footwear, Adidas 19% 2023

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Tennis shoes global: Nike 34%, Adidas 22% 2023

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Nike e-commerce footwear share 35% US, Adidas 10% 2023

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Latin America sportswear: Nike 22%, Adidas 18% 2022

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Nike kids' athletic shoes US 40%, Adidas 14% 2023

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Global fitness trackers apparel tie-in: Nike 28%, Adidas 9% 2023

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Nike NBA jersey market 80%, Adidas WNBA but minor overall

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In Germany, Adidas 28% local sportswear, Nike 25% 2023

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Nike lifestyle sneakers global 45%, Adidas 20% 2023

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US men's athletic apparel: Nike 33%, Adidas 11% 2023

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Nike footwear sales in 2023 totaled $28.8 billion, Adidas footwear €13.0 billion

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Nike apparel sales fiscal 2023 $17.9B, Adidas apparel €9.9B

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Nike basketball shoes sales $7.5B (2023), Adidas basketball $1.2B

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Air Jordan brand sales exceeded $5B in 2023, Adidas Stan Smith $800M

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Nike running shoes US sales $4.2B (2023), Adidas $1.1B

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Adidas soccer boots sales €2.5B (2023), Nike €3.1B

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Nike lifestyle sneakers (Dunk, Air Force) $6B sales 2023, Adidas Samba/Superstar $2.5B

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Nike women's apparel $5.5B (2023), Adidas €2.8B

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Equipment sales: Nike $4.5B, Adidas €2.6B (bags, accessories 2023)

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Nike training/fitness gear $3.2B US 2023, Adidas $1.4B

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Adidas Yeezy sales peaked at $1.7B in 2022 before split, Nike no equivalent

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Nike golf equipment $1.1B (2023), Adidas golf minor €200M

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Nike kids footwear $2.8B (2023), Adidas €1.5B

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Direct sales Nike $22.4B (44% total 2023), Adidas €5.3B (25%)

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Nike tennis shoes $1.9B (2023), Adidas €1.2B

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Winter sports gear: Adidas dominant in snowboarding €800M, Nike $500M 2023

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Nike swimwear and boardshorts $900M, Adidas $600M 2023

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Cycling apparel: Nike $400M, Adidas $700M (2023)

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Nike custom shoes sales $1.2B via Nike By You 2023, Adidas miadidas $300M

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Nike outdoor/hiking $2.1B (2023), Adidas TERREX $1.8B

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Yoga/activewear Nike $3.8B women-focused, Adidas $2.2B 2023

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Nike MLB uniforms sales equiv $200M, Adidas none

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Basketball apparel Nike $2.5B, Adidas $900M 2023

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Nike soccer jerseys $1.8B licensed, Adidas $2.2B 2023

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Nike has endorsement deals with 90% of NBA players vs Adidas 5% in 2023

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Nike sponsors 16/32 World Cup 2022 teams, Adidas 12/32

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LeBron James Nike lifetime deal $1B, highest ever; Adidas no equivalent

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NFL Nike exclusive $1.1B/year deal thru 2028, Adidas none

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Nike pays Michael Jordan $256M/year royalty, Adidas top $200M/year for Messi

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NBA Nike $1B/year deal, Adidas WNBA $60M/year

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Olympics Nike kits 75% athletes, Adidas 15% 2024

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Cristiano Ronaldo Adidas $200M/year pre-2022, Nike no single match but broader

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Nike Tour de France cycling sponsor $50M/year, Adidas past sponsor ended

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400+ Nike NFL players signature, Adidas 0

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PSG Nike $120M/year kit deal, Adidas Bayern Munich $100M/year

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Nike endorses 1,200+ Olympians, Adidas 500+ for Paris 2024

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Roger Federer Uniqlo now, but lifetime Nike $90M; Adidas Dominic Thiem $10M

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MLB Nike $900M deal thru 2028, Adidas no MLB

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Nike college NIL deals $500M+ ecosystem, Adidas $200M 2023

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Formula 1 no direct but Nike drivers, Adidas Aston Martin $75M/year

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WNBA Adidas $60M/year thru 2025, Nike none but player deals

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Nike golf PGA $40M/year, Adidas TaylorMade acquired but separate

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95% top 100 NBA players Nike/Jordan, Adidas 2% 2023

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Real Madrid Adidas €1.1B/10yrs, Nike Man Utd £900M/10yrs

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Nike Serena Williams lifetime, value $55M; Adidas no top female tennis match

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UFC Nike $70M/year fight kit, Adidas past sponsor

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Nike 50+ NCAA D1 schools exclusive, Adidas 30+

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Nike is sitting on a $143 billion market cap in 2024 while Adidas lands at €42 billion, and the brand gap shows up again in how people talk, trust, and buy. In Brand Finance rankings, Nike pulls ahead as the #1 sportswear brand at $36B, yet Adidas still competes aggressively in specific categories. Let’s line up the biggest Nike vs Adidas statistics side by side and see where the advantage is real and where it is just marketing momentum.

Key Takeaways

Nike's brand value in 2023 was $33.2 billion according to Kantar, Adidas $14.5 billion
Interbrand ranked Nike #10 global brand 2023 value $31.3B, Adidas #47 $7.9B
Brand Finance: Nike apparel brand value $29.6B (2023), Adidas $10.2B
Nike's fiscal 2023 revenue reached $51.2 billion, surpassing Adidas's €21.4 billion (approximately $23.2 billion)
Adidas reported a net income of €661 million in 2023, while Nike achieved $5.07 billion in net income for the same period
Nike's gross margin in fiscal 2023 was 44.8%, compared to Adidas's 47.3% in 2023
Nike global athletic footwear market share is 28.6% in 2023, while Adidas holds 9.2%
In the US, Nike commands 35% of the athletic footwear market vs Adidas 8% in 2023
Europe athletic apparel market: Adidas 15.4%, Nike 18.2% in 2022
Nike footwear sales in 2023 totaled $28.8 billion, Adidas footwear €13.0 billion
Nike apparel sales fiscal 2023 $17.9B, Adidas apparel €9.9B
Nike basketball shoes sales $7.5B (2023), Adidas basketball $1.2B
Nike has endorsement deals with 90% of NBA players vs Adidas 5% in 2023
Nike sponsors 16/32 World Cup 2022 teams, Adidas 12/32
LeBron James Nike lifetime deal $1B, highest ever; Adidas no equivalent

Nike outshines Adidas in brand value, global trust, and revenue, led by stronger market share and margins.

Brand Value

1Nike's brand value in 2023 was $33.2 billion according to Kantar, Adidas $14.5 billion

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2Interbrand ranked Nike #10 global brand 2023 value $31.3B, Adidas #47 $7.9B

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3Brand Finance: Nike apparel brand value $29.6B (2023), Adidas $10.2B

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4Nike tops apparel brand rankings, value growth 10% YoY 2023, Adidas 5%

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5Visual Capitalist: Nike #1 sportswear brand $36B, Adidas #3 $16B 2023

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6Forbes most valuable brands: Nike $33B (#13), Adidas not top 100 2023

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7Nike brand strength index 92.1/100, Adidas 85.4 (Brand Finance 2023)

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8Kantar BrandZ: Nike sportswear #1 $29B, Adidas $12B 2023

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9Nike consumer perception score 78/100, Adidas 72/100 (YouGov 2023)

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10Brandwatch: Nike social media brand value $25B equiv, Adidas $9B 2023

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11Nike trademark portfolio 28,000+, Adidas 15,000+ (2023 filings)

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12Morning Consult: Nike #1 most trusted sport brand US 85%, Adidas 76% 2023

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13Nike brand equity premium 25% over competitors, Adidas 18% (2023 study)

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14Global brand awareness: Nike 98%, Adidas 92% (2023 Nielsen)

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15Nike sustainability brand score 82/100, Adidas 77/100 (2023 Sustainalytics)

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16Brand Finance football brands: Nike $8.3B, Adidas $7.1B 2023

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17Nike digital brand engagement 15M daily interactions, Adidas 8M (2023)

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18UK brand value: Nike £20B, Adidas £12B (2023 Brand Finance)

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19Nike loyalty score 89%, Adidas 82% (2023 Forrester)

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20Asia brand valuation: Nike $12B, Adidas $9B lead (2023)

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21Nike cultural impact index #1, Adidas #4 (2023 Deloitte)

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22Brand resonance score: Nike 94, Adidas 87 (2023 Journal of Marketing)

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23Nike Air Jordan sub-brand value $6B, Adidas Yeezy was $4B pre-termination

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24US brand preference: Nike 42%, Adidas 18% (2023 Statista)

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25Nike total brand portfolio value $40B+, Adidas $20B 2023 est.

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Brand Value Interpretation

While Adidas puts up a respectable fight, the collective verdict of every conceivable metric declares this less a contest and more of a statistical massacre, with Nike lapping the field.

Financial Performance

1Nike's fiscal 2023 revenue reached $51.2 billion, surpassing Adidas's €21.4 billion (approximately $23.2 billion)

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2Adidas reported a net income of €661 million in 2023, while Nike achieved $5.07 billion in net income for the same period

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3Nike's gross margin in fiscal 2023 was 44.8%, compared to Adidas's 47.3% in 2023

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4Nike's operating income for fiscal 2023 was $6.6 billion, exceeding Adidas's €1.3 billion operating profit

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5In 2022, Nike's revenue growth was 9.6% year-over-year, while Adidas saw a 1% decline

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6Nike's market capitalization as of 2024 stands at $143 billion, versus Adidas's €42 billion

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7Nike spent $4.0 billion on marketing in fiscal 2023, compared to Adidas's €3.1 billion in selling expenses

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8Nike's return on equity (ROE) in 2023 was 34.6%, higher than Adidas's 12.4%

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9Adidas's debt-to-equity ratio was 0.65 in 2023, while Nike's was 0.75

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10Nike generated $12.6 billion in cash from operations in 2023, surpassing Adidas's €1.9 billion

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11In Q4 2023, Nike's revenue grew 1% YoY to $12.4 billion, while Adidas declined 7%

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12Nike's EPS for fiscal 2023 was $3.23, compared to Adidas's €3.16 per share

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13Nike's total assets in 2023 were $43.6 billion, versus Adidas's €20.6 billion

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14Adidas's R&D expenses in 2023 were €1.2 billion, while Nike invested $3.1 billion in product innovation

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15Nike's dividend payout ratio is 33%, lower than Adidas's 50%, indicating stronger retention

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16In 2021, Nike's revenue was $44.5 billion vs Adidas's €21.2 billion amid pandemic recovery

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17Nike's fiscal 2024 Q1 revenue was $12.6 billion, up 2%, Adidas Q4 2023 down 8%

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18Nike holds $10.7 billion in cash reserves as of 2023, Adidas €4.2 billion

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19Adidas's EBITDA margin in 2023 was 9.2%, Nike's 13.5%

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20Nike's P/E ratio in 2024 is 28.5, Adidas 35.2

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21Nike's revenue per employee is $674,000 (2023), Adidas $389,000

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22In 2020, Nike revenue $37.4B vs Adidas €14.7B during COVID

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23Nike's share buybacks totaled $4.3B in 2023, Adidas none significant

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24Adidas net profit margin 2023: 3.1%, Nike 9.9%

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25Nike's fiscal 2022 revenue $46.7B, Adidas €22.5B

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26Nike's current ratio 2.72 (2023), Adidas 1.38

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27Adidas 2023 sales growth -2%, Nike +10%

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28Nike's total liabilities $27.5B (2023), Adidas €15.2B

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29Nike inventory turnover 3.8x (2023), Adidas 2.1x

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30In 2019 pre-COVID, Nike $39.1B revenue, Adidas €23.6B

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Financial Performance Interpretation

Nike’s commanding revenue lead and vastly superior profitability show that while Adidas might occasionally lace up a tighter gross margin, the Swoosh is decisively running away with the race.

Product Sales

1Nike footwear sales in 2023 totaled $28.8 billion, Adidas footwear €13.0 billion

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2Nike apparel sales fiscal 2023 $17.9B, Adidas apparel €9.9B

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3Nike basketball shoes sales $7.5B (2023), Adidas basketball $1.2B

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4Air Jordan brand sales exceeded $5B in 2023, Adidas Stan Smith $800M

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5Nike running shoes US sales $4.2B (2023), Adidas $1.1B

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6Adidas soccer boots sales €2.5B (2023), Nike €3.1B

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7Nike lifestyle sneakers (Dunk, Air Force) $6B sales 2023, Adidas Samba/Superstar $2.5B

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8Nike women's apparel $5.5B (2023), Adidas €2.8B

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9Equipment sales: Nike $4.5B, Adidas €2.6B (bags, accessories 2023)

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10Nike training/fitness gear $3.2B US 2023, Adidas $1.4B

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11Adidas Yeezy sales peaked at $1.7B in 2022 before split, Nike no equivalent

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12Nike golf equipment $1.1B (2023), Adidas golf minor €200M

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13Nike kids footwear $2.8B (2023), Adidas €1.5B

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14Direct sales Nike $22.4B (44% total 2023), Adidas €5.3B (25%)

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15Nike tennis shoes $1.9B (2023), Adidas €1.2B

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16Winter sports gear: Adidas dominant in snowboarding €800M, Nike $500M 2023

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17Nike swimwear and boardshorts $900M, Adidas $600M 2023

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18Cycling apparel: Nike $400M, Adidas $700M (2023)

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19Nike custom shoes sales $1.2B via Nike By You 2023, Adidas miadidas $300M

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20Nike outdoor/hiking $2.1B (2023), Adidas TERREX $1.8B

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21Yoga/activewear Nike $3.8B women-focused, Adidas $2.2B 2023

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22Nike MLB uniforms sales equiv $200M, Adidas none

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23Basketball apparel Nike $2.5B, Adidas $900M 2023

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24Nike soccer jerseys $1.8B licensed, Adidas $2.2B 2023

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Product Sales Interpretation

While Adidas nabs the odd silver medal in soccer jerseys and cycling kits, Nike is busy running a global shoe and apparel empire, winning the revenue Olympics by a margin so wide they're practically lapping the competition.

Sponsorships and Endorsements

1Nike has endorsement deals with 90% of NBA players vs Adidas 5% in 2023

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2Nike sponsors 16/32 World Cup 2022 teams, Adidas 12/32

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3LeBron James Nike lifetime deal $1B, highest ever; Adidas no equivalent

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4NFL Nike exclusive $1.1B/year deal thru 2028, Adidas none

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5Nike pays Michael Jordan $256M/year royalty, Adidas top $200M/year for Messi

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6NBA Nike $1B/year deal, Adidas WNBA $60M/year

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7Olympics Nike kits 75% athletes, Adidas 15% 2024

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8Cristiano Ronaldo Adidas $200M/year pre-2022, Nike no single match but broader

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9Nike Tour de France cycling sponsor $50M/year, Adidas past sponsor ended

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10400+ Nike NFL players signature, Adidas 0

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11PSG Nike $120M/year kit deal, Adidas Bayern Munich $100M/year

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12Nike endorses 1,200+ Olympians, Adidas 500+ for Paris 2024

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13Roger Federer Uniqlo now, but lifetime Nike $90M; Adidas Dominic Thiem $10M

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14MLB Nike $900M deal thru 2028, Adidas no MLB

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15Nike college NIL deals $500M+ ecosystem, Adidas $200M 2023

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16Formula 1 no direct but Nike drivers, Adidas Aston Martin $75M/year

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17WNBA Adidas $60M/year thru 2025, Nike none but player deals

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18Nike golf PGA $40M/year, Adidas TaylorMade acquired but separate

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1995% top 100 NBA players Nike/Jordan, Adidas 2% 2023

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20Real Madrid Adidas €1.1B/10yrs, Nike Man Utd £900M/10yrs

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21Nike Serena Williams lifetime, value $55M; Adidas no top female tennis match

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22UFC Nike $70M/year fight kit, Adidas past sponsor

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23Nike 50+ NCAA D1 schools exclusive, Adidas 30+

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Sponsorships and Endorsements Interpretation

While the statistics show a fierce rivalry in marketing spend, this is less a battle of equals and more of Nike flexing its near-monopoly on elite sportswear endorsements against Adidas's strategically chosen, yet comparatively frugal, pockets of resistance.

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Sources & References

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STATISTA
statista.com
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INVESTORS
investors.nike.com
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ADIDAS-GROUP
adidas-group.com
adidas-group.com
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MACROTRENDS
macrotrends.net
macrotrends.net
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BUSINESSOFAPPS
businessofapps.com
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FINANCE
finance.yahoo.com
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INVESTING
investing.com
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GURUFOCUS
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gurufocus.com
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NIKE
nike.com
nike.com
Reference 10
CNBC
cnbc.com
cnbc.com
Reference 11
IR
ir.adidas-group.com
ir.adidas-group.com
Reference 12
ANNUALREPORT
annualreport.nike.com
annualreport.nike.com
Reference 13
NASDAQ
nasdaq.com
nasdaq.com
Reference 14
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 15
REUTERS
reuters.com
reuters.com
Reference 16
MORNINGSTAR
morningstar.com
morningstar.com
Reference 17
MARKETWATCH
marketwatch.com
marketwatch.com
Reference 18
COMPARABLY
comparably.com
comparably.com
Reference 19
INVESTORS
investors.adidas-group.com
investors.adidas-group.com
Reference 20
TRADINGVIEW
tradingview.com
tradingview.com
Reference 21
S2
s2.q4cdn.com
s2.q4cdn.com
Reference 22
STOCKANALYSIS
stockanalysis.com
stockanalysis.com
Reference 23
BLOOMBERG
bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com
Reference 24
SEC
sec.gov
sec.gov
Reference 25
CSIMARKET
csimarket.com
csimarket.com

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ANNUALREPORTS
annualreports.com
annualreports.com
Reference 27
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 28
EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 29
GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
Reference 30
RUNREPEAT
runrepeat.com
runrepeat.com
Reference 31
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 32
BUSINESSWIRE
businesswire.com
businesswire.com
Reference 33
SPORTICO
sportico.com
sportico.com
Reference 34
SPORTBUSINESS
sportbusiness.com
sportbusiness.com
Reference 35
GLOBENEWSWIRE
globenewswire.com
globenewswire.com
Reference 36
DIGITALCOMMERCE360
digitalcommerce360.com
digitalcommerce360.com
Reference 37
SPORTSINSIGHT
sportsinsight.io
sportsinsight.io
Reference 38
ITFTENNIS
itftennis.com
itftennis.com
Reference 39
EMARKETER
emarketer.com
emarketer.com
Reference 40
IDC
idc.com
idc.com
Reference 41
ESPN
espn.com
espn.com
Reference 42
DE
de.statista.com
de.statista.com
Reference 43
HIGHSNOBIETY
highsnobiety.com
highsnobiety.com
Reference 44
BRANDIRECTORY
brandirectory.com
brandirectory.com
Reference 45
INTERBRAND
interbrand.com
interbrand.com
Reference 46
BRANDFINANCE
brandfinance.com
brandfinance.com
Reference 47
KANTAR
kantar.com
kantar.com
Reference 48
VISUALCAPITALIST
visualcapitalist.com
visualcapitalist.com
Reference 49
YOUGOV
yougov.co.uk
yougov.co.uk
Reference 50
BRANDWATCH
brandwatch.com
brandwatch.com
Reference 51
USPTO
uspto.gov
uspto.gov
Reference 52
PRO
pro.morningconsult.com
pro.morningconsult.com
Reference 53
HBR
hbr.org
hbr.org
Reference 54
NIELSEN
nielsen.com
nielsen.com
Reference 55
SUSTAINALYTICS
sustainalytics.com
sustainalytics.com
Reference 56
SOCIALBAKERS
socialbakers.com
socialbakers.com
Reference 57
FORRESTER
forrester.com
forrester.com
Reference 58
CAMPAIGNASIA
campaignasia.com
campaignasia.com
Reference 59
DELOITTE
www2.deloitte.com
www2.deloitte.com
Reference 60
JOURNALS
journals.sagepub.com
journals.sagepub.com
Reference 61
BUSINESSOFFASHION
businessoffashion.com
businessoffashion.com
Reference 62
LICENSINGINTERNATIONAL
licensinginternational.org
licensinginternational.org
Reference 63
WORLDSOCCER
worldsoccer.com
worldsoccer.com
Reference 64
SOLECOLLECTOR
solecollector.com
solecollector.com
Reference 65
NGF
ngf.org
ngf.org
Reference 66
ABOUT
about.nike.com
about.nike.com
Reference 67
SNOWSPORTS
snowsports.org
snowsports.org
Reference 68
CYCLINGMEDIA
cyclingmedia.com
cyclingmedia.com
Reference 69
OUTDOORINDUSTRY
outdoorindustry.org
outdoorindustry.org
Reference 70
TEAMUNIFORMMARKET
teamuniformmarket.com
teamuniformmarket.com
Reference 71
NBA
nba.com
nba.com
Reference 72
FIFA
fifa.com
fifa.com
Reference 73
NFL
nfl.com
nfl.com
Reference 74
NYTIMES
nytimes.com
nytimes.com
Reference 75
SPORTSBUSINESSJOURNAL
sportsbusinessjournal.com
sportsbusinessjournal.com
Reference 76
OLYMPICS
olympics.com
olympics.com
Reference 77
CYCLINGNEWS
cyclingnews.com
cyclingnews.com
Reference 78
SPORTSPROMEDIA
sportspromedia.com
sportspromedia.com
Reference 79
TEAMNIKE
teamnike.com
teamnike.com
Reference 80
TENNIS
tennis.com
tennis.com
Reference 81
MLB
mlb.com
mlb.com
Reference 82
ON3
on3.com
on3.com
Reference 83
FORMULA1
formula1.com
formula1.com
Reference 84
WNBA
wnba.com
wnba.com
Reference 85
PGA
pga.com
pga.com
Reference 86
BOARDROOM
boardroom.tv
boardroom.tv
Reference 87
REALMADRID
realmadrid.com
realmadrid.com
Reference 88
WOMENSHEALTHMAG
womenshealthmag.com
womenshealthmag.com
Reference 89
UFC
ufc.com
ufc.com
Reference 90
NCAA
ncaa.com
ncaa.com