$NKE (+1,07 %) is still an iconic brand, but the sportswear market is getting more and more competitive. On, Hoka, Adidas, Puma, Lululemon… consumers have more alternatives than ever.
And in a sector like sportswear, real differentiation is hard.
At some point, a shoe is still a shoe.
A hoodie is still a hoodie.
A logo alone is not always enough to protect margins forever.
Nike reported lower revenue, announced more restructuring, and said its Sportswear, Jordan Brand and Greater China businesses are still under pressure. The stock fell around 5–6% after the report
