Nike is an American sportswear company based in Oregon, USA. It was founded in 1964 as "Blue Ribbon Sports" and in 1972, it launched its first Nike-branded shoe. The company was renamed Nike, Inc. in 1978 and, since the late 1980s, it has expanded its operations through numerous acquisitions, such as "Converse" in 2003 and "Umbro" in 2008.

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