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Wall Street Breakfast

Nike’s first-ever collab lifts shares

Feb 19, 2025
Nike is making waves with its first collaboration with Kim Kardashian, aiming to transform the female activewear market. Meanwhile, Google settles a hefty tax case in Italy, impacting its financial landscape. La-Z-Boy expresses a cautious outlook due to a sluggish housing market. The podcast also dives into recent stock movements, the influence of U.S. trade policy, and rising challenges for companies like Bumble in the current financial climate.
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Quick takeaways

  • Nike's partnership with Kim Kardashian to launch Nike Skims could significantly enhance its market share in women's activewear.
  • La-Z-Boy reported a slight profit increase but remains cautious about future sales due to ongoing challenges in the housing market.

Deep dives

Nike's Strategic Partnership with Skims

Nike has announced its first-ever partnership with Kim Kardashian’s Skims to launch a new brand called Nike Skims, which will feature training apparel, footwear, and accessories tailored toward women. This collaboration represents a strategic move for Nike as it combines its sports science expertise with Skims' focus on the female form, potentially expanding its market share in the growing fitness and activewear category. Analysts have expressed positive views regarding this partnership, highlighting its potential long-term benefits for Nike in gaining traction within this competitive market. Following the announcement, Nike's shares saw a significant gain of 6.2% in the stock market, indicating investor confidence in this new direction for the brand.

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