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Dec 2020
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S2E29: Nike Case Study

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Send us Fan Mail Just do it. The famous Nike swoosh. The iconic athletes. Nike is many things to many people, but to us, the retail behemoth is a case study in good business. We took a look into the recent annual reports from the company, asking some key questions along the way: What is Nike's business model?How has COVID-19 impacted the company?What can ... Show More
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