• Nike on Amazon; Nike’s Disastrous Pivot; Inevitability, Intentionality, and Amazon

    Nike executed a disastrous pivot over recent years, away from physical retail to D2C. Now they have no choice but to embrace Amazon, but that might be the best thing that could happen to them.


  • Xinjiang and Nike, China Versus H&M, Apple’s Position in China

    What happened to H&M in China should be a warning to smaller companies, but it also suggests that Apple’s position is secure.


  • Apple and Nike

    What kind of company is Apple, anyway? They certainly have great technology, but to call them a technology company doesn’t seem quite right. They have great marketing, but to call them a marketing company isn’t true either. They have an incredible retail chain, but to call them a retailer is clearly off base as well. […]