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The Evolution Of Nike Inc.
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Originally known as BRS, Nike was founded in January 1965 by University Of Oregon track athlete Phil Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. The company initially operated a distributor for a Japanese shoe maker but quickly grew in popularity thanks to its “waffle” design in the sole. The pattern helped boost profits, and in 1966, BRS opened its first retail store in Santa Monica, California.