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My name is Demi Lawrence and I have a passion for telling stories in both a written and visual way, and dedication to the truth.
Currently, I am a reporter for Portland Business Journal in Portland, Oregon. I have previously worked at news organizations such as The Post and Courier in South Carolina, Indianapolis Monthly and The Herald Bulletin in Anderson, Indiana.
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Devon Horace, according to a probable cause affidavit, is accused of stealing at least $100,000 from the nonprofit's account "through soliciting donations in bad faith, misappropriation of restricted funds, and false statements to board members."
As University of Iowa great Caitlin Clark goes pro with the Indiana Fever, what does the rising star mean for Nike's brand?
This event, taking place on May 25, is one of track and field's most prestigious events leading up to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the end of June at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. Omorpho will also have a presence at the trials, but not in the way of an official partnership.
Portland State's deputy athletics director Matt Billings will step in as acting athletic director while the college searches for a permanent replacement.
CEO Jim Barr is out as the former Vancouver public company is acquired by Taiwan-based Johnson Health Tech.
The future of the city-owned building near a former beleaguered Target is in flux after several departures.
Kotek announced her intentions for the line-items vetoes in a news release last week, saying she wanted more information on the projects.
"The nature of USA wholesale is that when customers gain confidence in the market we will see a significant improvement in our business performance, but we are not assuming that this occurs in FY25," CEO Kenny Wilson said in a press release.
"After an in-depth review, we have decided to start to reorganize our soccer operations department to better serve our club and our athletes," said Thorns GM Karina LeBlanc.
Adidas was expecting flat revenue to start off the fiscal year, but reported 4% growth instead.
"In hindsight, it turns out, it's really hard to do bold, disruptive innovation, to develop a boldly disruptive shoe on Zoom," Nike CEO John Donahoe said.
Made in Old Town has a vision for creating sustainable footwear and apparel in one of Portland's struggling central city neighborhoods.
"People want to know about the history of Portland. This is one of the oldest buildings in town, and if they're coming to the city, they want to do something quintessential."
"Y'all don't even know. Very proud of this one. I feel like a proud dad," Williams said in an Instagram Story post.
Portland's economic landscape is made up of thousands of small businesses. A recent economic report focused on small businesses found that more than a quarter of employees in the city work for a small business.
A U.S. district judge ruled in favor the Oregonian's right to report on documents that were "inadvertently disclosed" in a lawsuit against Nike.
After securing a site for an MLB stadium, Portland Diamond Project leaders talk next steps.
With so much excitement around women's sports right now, all the Business Journal's sports business reporter could think about this past weekend was, "Wow, Portland really would be the perfect place for WNBA expansion."
The Oregon-based coffee chain said in January it would move much of its operations to Arizona to support its expansion east.
Oros is known for its jackets and outerwear insulated with technology used in astronaut suits and on spacecraft.
Analysts say Nike is back on track. How long it will take to see the results of these recent choices, though, is yet to be seen.
A third site for the proposed MLB stadium - one within Portland's city limits - was reportedly floated by the mayor's office in February.
"Whenever anyone joined my team, I gave the same talk: When times are tight, innovation teams are an easy-to-cut budget item."
A new exhibit that showcases one of the most iconic aspects of Portland's creator culture will be at Portland Art Museum starting this weekend.
"We have a $3 billion industry here that just needs a little bit of support in the coming years, and it could add so much to our identity with just a little bit of strategic thoughtfulness," said Jamie Dunphy.
Portland will host eight teams this weekend in the NCAA women's tournament that is expected to bring 15,000 fans to The Rose Quarter. Hosting these first and second round games in Portland before the 2030 women's Final Four year will show fans that the city is a great destination not only to watch basketball, but to shop, eat and visit, said Travel Portland's director of communications, Marcus Hibdon.
Sophia Smith was the Portland Thorns' No. 1 draft pick in 2020 and re-signed in 2022.
The details of the settlement between the two remaining Pac-12 schools and the ten departing schools have been finalized. This settlement can be traced back to September when OSU and WSU sued the Pac-12 conference and sought a restraining order, which was later granted, to stop the Pac-12 board of directors from meeting to change the conference governance.
Nike has had several executive shake ups over the last year. It's adding an "innovation pipeline" to introduce new products to the marketplace.
"Rebuilding will continue throughout this year and into the several that follow. The effort is off to a great start. Don't bet against Portland."
The heads of Travel Portland, Greater Portland Inc. and Sport Oregon were panelists at the Business Journal's March Power Breakfast.
After 70 years, Adidas will no longer outfit Germany's soccer federation starting in 2027.
"We don't like the way we are showing up at retail, and we own that," Nike CEO Donahoe said.
Nike reported flat earnings and a drop in digital sales in its first earnings report since announcing layoffs.
Beaverton-based Shoot 360 is an immersive basketball training gym that uses proprietary technology to train players and track stats.
Nike makes up the majority of the brand sponsorships for both the men's and women's NCAA tournament this year.
The company formerly known as Nautilus was one of the region's hottest stocks in 2020. Now its stock price is about a penny.
"It will be a vibrant space where fans can come together to celebrate their love for sports, regardless of where their allegiances lie, except for Yankees fans."
Oros has worked on several high-profile projects since landing in Portland in 2019, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' aerospace manufacturer Blue Origin's N-23 rocket and the Department of Defense's tactical shelters.
The Thorns president's resume also includes leading marketing for the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.
Under current NCAA rules, universities are not permitted to give advice or guidance to student athletes seeking NIL deals.
"These successes, as well as many others outlined in this report, prove what can happen when your actions are always grounded in a greater purpose," CEO John Donahoe said in Nike's impact report.
Known as Nautilus for most of its 40 years, the company's home gym equipment and infomercials blazed trails in fitness and direct-to-consumer marketing.
This location will be the brewery's first outside Hood River, and will feature a pergola covered outdoor patio, a lounge area and space upstairs for over 100 people for private dining and events, according to a press release.
On the final day of the Oregon Legislature's 2024 session, it approved a bill that allocated $15 million for a new Hillsboro Hops stadium.
"It's really a step toward retirement. It's been 18 years of retail, and we're just ready to be done with it, that's really the bottom line."
The new renderings also show improved bike, walking and transit options on and along the bridge, features that have been at the forefront of the project's planning. The project's director, Greg Johnson, also acknowledged in the meeting that the new bridge will be much taller than the current one that's more than 100 years old.
"The specious comparison of women's beach volleyball to football is not how a proper Title IX analysis works."
Project Pabst is bringing back a music event that drew big names to Portland in the past decade.
Participants have a shot at winning up to $25,000 based on which sneaker from the last three years they deem the best.
"I look at Portland, and the maker culture is alive and well. People really, really, really own their craft."
Plaintiffs' lawyer in a harassment and pay inequality lawsuit inadvertently shared documents with the Oregonian.
"This decision was rooted in the responsibility we have to our fans, supporters, partners and employees," the team said.
Some MLB players are using words like "papery" and "cheap" to describe Nike's new 2024 MLB uniforms. Nike said it will "address" the uniforms but did not detail its plans.
Nike has outfitted the NWSL since its inception in 2013, but this marks the first year that every team is getting a new kit in the same year.
Portland remains the global epicenter for footwear design. A new generation is emerging with fresh ideas to invigorate the industry.
Chimichurri tri-tip sandwiches, kalbi wraps and the world's smallest dive bar are coming to the home of the Portland Timbers.
Dutch Bros made $965.8 million in revenue and opened 159 new shops in 2023.
The company said that if a sale does not occur or additional cash sources are not found, it may not be able to continue business operations.
On Running is cementing its presence in a region where it posted 70% growth last quarter.
BowFlex, formerly known as Nautilus, was one of the region's hottest companies in the early days of the pandemic.
As many as 1,500 could be laid off from Nike in the coming weeks. Here are three things affected workers should think about as they search for their next role, according to a local executive search firm.
In a company-wide email Thursday, Nike CEO John Donahoe said 2% of the workforce would be laid off starting as early as the next day.
The brand says its new shoes feed its ambition to be a pinnacle footwear maker.
Rational Unicorn owner Michael Jonas said he wanted a Portland event to replace the Better at Business Together Summit.
Columbia Sportswear's patented Omni-Heat technology will be part of what the United States hopes is its first successful lunar surface landing in 50 years.
Since its first iteration, PitchBlack has expanded into other cities and awarded tens of thousands of dollars to startups.
"Eight percent of people are sport swimmers, but the other 92 swim for fun. We want to serve everyone." - Arena CEO Peter Graschi
A Portland-area MLB team may one day play on the old RedTail Golf Center property in Beaverton. Mayor Lacey Beaty said it could help bring new commercial opportunities and transportation improvements to the area.
The Hops still intend to ask Oregon's Legislature to commit $15 million during this year's shortened session, and also have $82 million in private funding and a commitment from the city of Hillsboro for $18 million.
Portland Street Response could be hit with $3 million in new cuts.
In its preliminary earnings results for 2023, Adidas ended the year with more than $310 million in operating profit after it originally forecasted an operating loss.
The media organization is no longer required to return documents it obtained from a lawyer related to an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit against Nike, a judge ruled Tuesday.
The Portland Diamond Project just made an offer to the City of Portland for $50 million to try and make the dream of an MLB team in Portland a reality.
Former Trail Blazer Damian Lillard is back in Portland for hoops and to pick up a big honor from Adidas.
Jim Chi's background gives him insight into the intersection of sports and investing.
The Oregonian received the documents from the plaintiffs' attorney, Laura Salerno Owens, Jan. 19, and declined to return them upon Owens' request. Owens then filed a motion Jan. 25 asking for the "inadvertently disclosed" documents to be returned, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Jolie A.
Hopes are high for the Bhathals to be part of a wave of revolutionary investment in the NWSL. The league experienced record-breaking attendance in 2023, announced two expansion teams and signed a historic, four-year media rights deal worth $60 million per year and $240 million in total.
A 2023 ECONorthwest study estimated that a new stadium could elicit $192 million in local economic output, but the team needs another $20 million to make it happen.
Under Amour may be based in Baltimore, but it is hiring for two senior-level footwear positions at its Portland office.
Adidas' current global head of DEI will now also lead human resources in North America.
This deal could mean big returns for the startup founded by ex-Nike veteran Stefan Olander.
San Francisco-based sustainable shoe company Allbirds recently made two new hires at its Portland innovation hub.
Experts agree that Nike is at a decisive moment in its history. But will it face any meaningful losses as a result? Experts remain split.
Some of the businesses the Remix are working with are pretty well-known in Portland - Nico's Ice Cream, Backwoods Brewing and the Dossier Hotel - but another is very unique. Tattoo34, one of Portland's only Indigenous- and Black-owned tattoo shops off Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, is one of Rip City Remix's inaugural partners.
Adidas' CEO Bjorn Gulden reportedly gave his cell number to 60k employees. Since then, he told the WSJ he's received about 200 calls a day.
The acquisition of Veggie Grill makes Next Level Burger one of the world's largest plant-based restaurant companies with 27 locations nationwide.
"People deserve a second chance, especially if they understand where they can improve and all those other things."
The half-acre Darcelle XV plaza at the corner of Southwest Park Avenue and Harvey Milk Street is near the drag legend's night club.
Jessie Burke, owner of the Society Hotel and chair of the Old Town Community Association, is planning a series of events focused on wading through "government sludge," arts and culture, health economic systems and futurism.
John Miller rejoins Adidas after nearly 20 years. According to his LinkedIn, he most recently worked as Puma's senior vice president of wholesale for more than four years, and before that he was senior vice president and general manager of North American sales and marketing for sports gear maker, G-Form.
"Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one of the most iconic brands in the world."
This $63 million purchase of the Thorns has been anticipated for months, but there are still questions as the team enters new ownership.
A skatepark called it a "world class attraction" that will "breathe life and energy" into Old Town.
Last spring, Phil Knight and his wife Penny announced their investment in the Rebuild Albina project.
U-Haul's Growth Index study ranked Oregon at No. 37 among states, falling 15 spots from its previous ranking.
Owners with roots in major league sports take over the Portland Thorns FC.
A former Nike employee launched his truck bed camper company after finding a gap in the market.
Another lawsuit filed against Nike alleges gender pay inequity practices that prevent women from making as much as their male counterparts.
The Old Town Project is based on the idea of establishing a sustainable, zero-waste manufacturing hub to draw larger businesses to the blighted neighborhood.
The agreement allows Oregon State University and Washington State to retain control of the conference and its revenue.
"Today we are embracing a company-wide journey to invest in our areas of greatest potential, increase the pace of our innovation, and accelerate our agility and responsiveness."
Jason Mayden worked with Nike for nearly 14 years before going on to found the children's footwear brand, Super Heroic, and most recently worked as Adidas' Fear of God brand president until last year.
But Nike sales could slip in a key region.
"It's not like the government is here to help you accomplish these goals. They're basically in the way."
"We look forward to continuing our work of charting a path forward for the conference that is in the best interest of student-athletes and our wider university communities."
"I love a challenge. I love to be in places where no one else wants to be and I love showing up where no one wants to show up."
"No member acting in the Pac-12's best interest would allow departing schools to drain the Conference's assets on their way out the door."
Women's sports consumption is on the rise, and faster than that of men's sports, a Portland ad agency found.
Avoli's co-founders have found a way around the restricting world of NIL and use it to their brand's advantage through the power of social media and marketing.
The Portland startup appears to be shifting away from retailing and into purely manufacturing. But this has always been part of the plan.
"I just hope that we can find that same energy enthusiasm throughout downtown Portland."
Foot traffic in downtown Portland is below pre-pandemic levels, but some business owners see people returning.
"While the men's football team members receive brand-new, exclusive, personally tailored gear, the women's beach volleyball team members share a limited amount of tattered gear, handed down for years, that often does not fit."
BowFlex is at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange for the second time in two months.
Foot Locker is making moves to ensure fewer Nike shoes and more shoes from brands like Hoka and On are on its shelves.
Last week, Formula E announced the schedule for its 2024 World Championship series, and it features a double header on June 29-30 at Portland International Raceway.
Portland Street Response dispatches mental health professionals, community health workers and peer support specialists in lieu of police to certain 911 calls.
Oregon State and Washington State sued the Pac-12 in September, seeking a restraining order as the two remaining schools in the conference after this season.
Adidas Community Lab offers entrepreneurs $75,000 in funding and access to industry experts, mentors and workshops.
Concerns over the viability of bringing women's basketball to Portland date back to at least September.
Long comes from DC Shoes, where he was at for almost six years, most recently as the global general manager. He also has worked for Asics and Converse in the past.
Many different groups have been rumored as purchasers over the last year, but the league's commissioner wants an owner who's "values-aligned."
Nike announced several major chief executive shuffles on Tuesday, including new chief marketing, design and innovation officers.
"It's a pretty significant uplift from where we were with Alaska," CEO Heather Davis said about the new jersey sponsorship.
"I grew up where conduct spoke louder than words," Whitman County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey said before granting the two remaining schools control over Pac-12 governance.
BowFlex expects full year revenue to be $215 million to $240 million, three years after it posted nearly $600 million.
Over the years, the Business Journal has reported on several major lawsuits involving Nike. Here's where four of those cases stand.
Dutch Bros new CEO looks to move the brand into new markets along the east coast. Here's how.
Salt & Straw, in collaboration with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, is releasing new ice cream-based treats inspired by the celebrities favorite holiday flavors.
As Adidas' sales faltered in all regions last quarter.
The coffee chain also reported the opening of its 794th store in the country.
Adidas has been selling off its remaining Yeezy shoes after ending its relationship with former brand designer Kanye West.
While in Miami, Neville was 31-41-11 but was fired in 2023 after the club finished the season with the worst record in the MLS.
"This is a mishmash of confusing, poorly vetted, and I think in some cases, possibly contradictory amendments that were brought forward with minimal opportunity to discuss."
The plaid uniforms will make their first appearance during the Trail Blazers' Nov. 3 game at home against the Memphis Grizzlies, and fans are encouraged to join the first "plaid out" at Moda Center.
Discussions with a local owner for a new professional basketball team have fallen through.
Equity investment is a way for e-bike maker Vvolt to grow while it courts institutional investors and also speaks to the company's overall goals, its CEO said.
To date, the Doernbecher Children's Hospital's 19th annual Freestyle partnership with Nike has raised more than $33 million.
Barr said Nautilus has submitted a plan to the NYSE in attempts to regain compliance and stay on the exchange, but could not share the details of that plan or what comes next for the company.
Columbia is now projecting upwards of $3.53 billion in net sales this year, compared to $3.59 billion previously predicted, and upwards of $363 million in operating income, down from the $368 million previously stated.
NTX is reportedly eyeing a 40,000-square-foot property in Slabtown to house a new R&D apparel manufacturing hub, but it is exploring other sites as well.
The partnership comes as Nike has backtracked from its focus on direct-to-consumer sales versus wholesale. Analysts have long been skeptical of Nike's all-in approach to prioritizing DTC sales.
Portland City Hall's staffing and administration costs are expected to more than double in the next fiscal year thanks to the addition of several new staffers as part of the city's charter reform.
"While the manufacturers used to be able to have their R&D centers in Asia, we believe that their R&D centers in the future are going to be in the United States."
Let's make sure that we populate it with people who have those values for the community, who are going to set aside partisanship and ideology to just get things done,'" said United for Portland's Doug Moore.
This corporate name change comes a few weeks after the company announced it could be delisted.
The Timbers' Evander da Silva Ferreira makes $2.2 million a year, but that's just a fraction of the league's highest salary.
While Adidas attributed some of this improvement to its sale of leftover Yeezy stock, it also said that its underlying business also developed better than expected.
Instead of having city council members lead different bureaus, there would be six deputy city administrators that each will lead different parts of the city's operations.
Sadie Lincoln, founder of Barre3, said franchising has been in the plan for the company since its inception in 2008 so that it could bring mindfulness-based fitness to as many people as possible.
Footwear industry analysts say Nike may have lost ground to smaller brands as it focuses on sneaker culture.
UW stated that both OSU and WSU did not attempt to resolve the dispute before taking legal action, and that it believes it should be involved in decisions affecting the conference given that it is still in the Pac-12 until next season.
In the wake of Adidas' North American president Rupert Campbell stepping down from his post, various industry experts agree that his tenure was littered with challenges and uphill battles.
The claim could reignite previous efforts to turn the case into a class action suit.
With the Portland Thorns seeking new owners, the team's value is of particular interest now.
Nike will clean up old shoes with a service it previously offered only in a few stores.
The effort to launch a passenger ferry on the Willamette River may be ending if funding does not come through.
The No. 1 name that was tossed around at the Trail Blazers media day was Damian Lillard.
As the United States nears a Sunday deadline that would force the federal government into a shutdown, Oregon's Democratic Congressional Delegation is mad, and they're calling on Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy to agree to a bipartisan deal.
The Trail Blazers president of business operations said that youth access to sports is one of the biggest challenges facing the sports business industry.
Pay-to-play sports in Oregon is big business, one that can sideline some kids and, over time, exacerbate the wealth gap.
Sales in North America still weren't as bad as some analysts expected.
Nautilus' share price was 70 cent at market close Wednesday.
Portland City Council members heard about potential cuts and funding fixes for the transportation bureau's budget gaps.
"We've always been a manufacturer first, so we're very new to this retail game. But we're producers, we're builders of apparel, and have done really a little bit of everything."
As earnings near, Nike analysts are examining many of the same issues they've watched for the last few quarters: China's recovery, inventory and low margins.
Vimazi recently obtained a patent from the Australian Patent Office and plans to obtain more patents from other countries, including the U.S.
The campaign's public phase kicked off at the beginning of 2021, though every gift from the last six years has counted towards the campaign goal.
Columbia Sportswear recently set a new design patent law precedent with its Omni-Heat technology.
Keynote speaker at Greater Portland Inc. summit says focus on city's problems can obscure its assets and opportunities.
As Wheeler ends his second and final term, he said his priorities are focused on issues such as economic recovery, livability, homelessness, drug use and public safety.
After Oregon legislature denied the Hillsboro Hops' $20 million funding request, the team is left in a tough spot: raise millions in less than three weeks, or risk the team relocation out of Portland metro.
We spoke to several Old Town businesses about what they like about operating in the neighborhood, the challenges and what more the city and concerned citizens can do to help.
The group supporting the move said it would address "structural bias women and minorities face regarding job opportunity and pay, particularly when men hold most higher paying jobs."
"As the two remaining Pac-12 members, Oregon State and Washington State must be able to chart a path forward for the Pac-12 - not the members that have chosen to leave it," said OSU President Jayathi Murthy.
News of the pending sale comes nearly a year after reports that Thorns owner Merritt Paulson was aware of player abuse allegations against its coach but did not act on them.
Wieden+Kennedy is launching a new campaign called "Portland Is What We Make It" on the tail of several other groups working to revitalize the city.
"I'd have to prove to (promoters) that Portland is not just alternative rock, that there is actually a market in this part of the country for Latin, Hispanic and Mexican shows."
"We've heard the voices of constituents at home and from across the West about how much the Pac-12 and our regional rivalries mean to them. We are linking arms and fighting on their behalf." - OSU President Jayathi Murthy
Nike's newest shoe can be taken apart so that each individual part can be fully recycled.
Though Murthy could not share much about OSU's strategy going forward, including a deadline in which the school will make a decision, Beavers fans in Portland have a lot of opinions.
What began as a casual monthly hang out to support a Black-owned bar turned into an event that brought together hundreds of folks within Portland's Black community last week.
Though Murthy could not share much about OSU's strategy going forward, including a deadline in which the school will make a decision, Beavers fans in Portland have a lot of opinions.
With Cal and Stanford out of the Pac-12, Oregon State must decide if it wants to preserve the conference, merge it with another or leave.
The distillery was found to have violated labor laws when it illegally replaced striking workers after unilaterally implementing its final offer.
One of Portland's most promising apparel startups is dipping its toes into retail on one of the city's busiest shopping streets.
Ashland-based Sunday Afternoons hat maker names a new CEO after several years of massive growth and setbacks, including losing its headquarters to the fires in Southern Oregon in 2020.
Due to the alleged infringement, Dr. Martens said it has suffered business, reputation, goodwill and sales losses, and is requesting upwards of $14 million in damages.
Lawyers for Nike said releasing the sealed information would only embarrass or shame the involved parties, including the alleged victims.
Before he moves out of the Central Eastside, Jason Bolt of Revant Optics is hosting one last event at his space with performances from a Portland band.
Savarese is the winningest coach in Timbers history, according to the club. Timbers assistant coach Miles Joseph will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season.
'I think people, because of AI, will have less trust in what they're seeing on their screens. I think it's going to encourage more of an in-person relationship to product and specifically fashion.'
We reached out to several other key leaders in business and sports around Portland to get their thoughts on the Pac-12 shake-up and how it will affect both UO and OSU.
The new Alder map gave more of the Sellwood-Eastmoreland area to the westside district than the previous map, something some eastside residents initially weren't keen on.
The conference shake up will have ramifications on all sports, but especially non-revenue sports like lacrosse and softball.
Despite being a European-born brand, On just reported second quarter regional sales growth of nearly 60% to $338 million, making the American region its biggest market and biggest growth-driver globally.
After a summer filled with executive shakeups, Columbia hired back its former VP of global design and innovation as the Columbia brand's new chief product officer.
A week and a half ago, University of Oregon and University of Washington announced their departures from the Pac-12 as they settled into their new homes within the Big Ten. Down in Corvallis, though, Oregon State's fate has largely been undiscussed.
The goal of the partnerships is to increase awareness and solicit feedback among underserved groups for the effort to replace the I-5 bridge.
Even with sales continually dropping, a solution could be on the horizon for the Vancouver-based fitness company, as it recently announced a rebrand of its most recognizable entity.
Forer helped Miller Nash establish name-image-likeness expertise as the topic was emerging in 2019 and played a key role in creating its sports, entertainment and media team. Now, he works with college athletes to negotiate NIL deals.
The Grants Pass-based coffee chain (NYSE: BROS) recorded second quarter revenue of $250 million, up 34% compared to the second quarter last year.
Ricci took over as president and CEO in January 2019, becoming the first person without the Boersma name to run the company.
Quatrochi said that a main concern for Nautilus using AI for home workouts is to ensure they're pushing a customer to achieve their goals, but not pushing so hard where it gets dangerous.
Through its latest sustainability innovations, like its zero-waste closed-loop business model and operating the first electric commercial trash truck in Oregon, COR, a disposal and recycling company, hopes to modernize the solid waste industry.
This partnership that runs through the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is the first major reboot effort for USA Gymnastics after the abuse of dozens of athletes by former national team doctor Larry Nassar over several years was made public.
Adidas' decision to continue selling its leftover Yeezy stock seems to be working.
Though Covid brought Pendleton a litany of issues like many other companies around the world, Pendleton's headquarters rests in Old Town, a neighborhood of Portland that has struggled to bounce back after the pandemic.
The Portland Thorns are working with several prospective ownership groups to finalize a sale by the end of the year, CEO Heather Davis said.
Columbia Sportswear broke its second quarter sales record for the second year in a row, yet still remains conservative in its annual outlook.
We Believe in Portland is focused on bringing Portland's business community together to clean up city streets around their offices.
BowFlex is focusing on how fitness and movement makes consumers feel, rather than performance metrics like calories and active moving time.
"An organization that betrays its own word and agrees to become a profit generator for Saudi Arabia's brutal regime has disqualified itself for a tax exemption," Wyden said in a press release.
A new joint bakery and plant shop in the Woodstock neighborhood aims to create a community hub for Filipino people in Portland.
One of the "operational mistakes" Dr. Martens said it made in America last year was closing its Portland distribution center to open a larger spot in Los Angeles.
This year will reflect the company's first annual loss in more than 30 years, a direct result of it ending its partnership with designer and rapper Kanye West.
"I don't think that legacy, or the history, means anything to them, and certainly the present doesn't mean anything to them," said Portland community activist Ron Herndon.
"I think the vision is getting clearer and the goal for this year and for every year is to continue to evolve."
The proposed changes include changing the size of the council, providing the mayor with veto power and adjusting the proposed ranked-choice voting system.
The 40 Portland-area nonprofits, businesses and leaders back the city program that dispatches mental health professionals and community health workers in lieu of police to certain 911 calls.
Home & Away Studios, founded by the owners of Away Days Brewing, focuses on helping local businesses get their design and branding up and running at an affordable price.
Those shaping Portland's voting districts have released proposals of what the areas could look like when the new form of government takes effect in 2025.
This is the first professional golf tournament held in Portland since the controversial LIV Golf Invitational at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course in North Plains last summer.
Neither Adidas nor Rajkumar gave specific reasons for her departure, but media reports cited disagreements with CEO Bjørn Gulden.
For every $29 shirt sold, $10 will go towards two local nonprofits: Word is Bond and Central City Concern.
After an unanswered email, Ben Massey flew across the pond to Portland to pitch his footwear company idea to a Nike veteran.
Wheeler's staff wanted the big announcement to happen during this year's state of the city.
To date, the program has raised more than $33 million, and all proceeds go to the hospital to help cover the cost of care for families in need, expand pioneering research and support specialized care.
Nike's annual and quarterly earnings on Thursday has analysts doubling down on two key points: industry competition is slowly closing in on the Beaverton-based apparel giant, and it cannot solely rely on DTC sales.
Elevated inventory is a major part of why Nike has been as promotional as it has been, and Nike reported inventory to be flat at $8.5 billion in 2023 compared to last year.
With the Oakland A's seriously considering a move to Vegas and amplified chatter about league expansion in recent months, many believe the opportunity for Portland to land a new major league sports team is nigh.
Nike is still recovering from price cuts aimed at reducing inventories.
With a logo resembling the Trail Blazers', the team's SVP of brand marketing Ryan Flaherty said they wanted a team and imagery that could stand alone from the NBA team, but still be recognizable as its affiliate.
HB 5005 allows Oregon to borrow $1 billion over the next eight years to replace I-5's Columbia crossing.
Since opening RECS, the growth of not just the facility, but the sport of pickleball, has been astronomical, Richards said.
Just days before drivers take off at Portland International Raceway, Formula E announced Tuesday morning it will return to the city for its 2024 World Championship series.
Side of Equity, founded by a former Nike exec, is aimed at closing the $330 million pay gap between Women's World Cup athletes and their male counterparts.
Tamura only recently reopened Shizuku earlier this year after being closed since Summer 2022 in order to "reorganize ... operations around the many post-pandemic challenges."
A partnership between Portland food makers grew into something bigger.
In a letter to PGA leadership, the senator seeks more details on the merger, including financial and leadership structure of the for-profit entity the deal would create, evidence of PGA's tax compliance and more
Nautilus, in raising $5 million, will also give its investors the right to buy more company shares at $1.35 fixed for five-and-a-half years,
Portland Pickles fans will have a chance to win a new e-bike and other opportunities thanks to a new partnership with local e-bike maker Vvolt.
The pandemic allowed Nike's ecommerce numbers to hit record levels, but one analyst said strategy failed to consider the business it would lose in the long run.
Last year, Formula E announced it would race at the Portland International Raceway in June for the first time. The series has raced in the United States since 2015, with events typically taking place in Long Beach, Calif., Miami and New York.
Volleyball has grown to be one of the largest female team sports in the world, yet many young players wear shoes made for other sports. Rick Anguilla and Mark Oleson knew this too well, as both have daughters who play travel volleyball and struggle to find shoes that perform the way they need them to.
While working as a senior HR analyst for 15 years, Portland native Chaunci King also bartended to help make ends meet. "I've always liked bartending on the side just to - for one - for fun, and just to make extra money," King said. "It was like my little side hustle."
From the window of her fourth floor office at Providence Park, Portland Thorns CEO Heather Davis has an expansive view of the pitch below. On a recent Tuesday morning, sunshine flooded the turf, turning it from jade to bright green.
With federal student loan repayments continuing this fall, Adidas announced that it will help its U.S. employees who are still paying off their debt. Through Adidas' student loan support program, eligible employees can receive $100 per month toward their student loans, up to $1,200 per year.
About 150 people gathered in the World Trade Center's auditorium Tuesday afternoon for the annual State of the Region address from Portland Metro Council President, Lynn Peterson. Co-hosted by Portland Business Alliance and City Club of Portland, the sold out address focused on some of the region's most pressing issues such as housing affordability, homelessness and the construction industry.
Sustainability is at the forefront of footwear innovation. To that end, a local foam insole manufacturer recently introduced new recycled technology using waste from a morning cup of coffee. Dahsheng Chemical, or DSC, worked for nearly two years on its latest Dreamcell Xpresso, a foam technology made with 20% spent coffee grounds.
Nike co-founder Phil Knight has made repeated efforts to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, only to rebuffed by the team's owner, who would not respond to their offers in person, according to a Sunday story in the Wall Street Journal.
The president of one of Columbia Sportswear's (Nasdaq: COLM) most successful brands has resigned. Mark Nenow is stepping down as president of the Columbia shoe brand Sorel to focus on his health, the company said Friday afternoon. "Mark led the brand to sales of $347 million in net sales in 2022," Columbia CEO Tim Boyle said in a press release.
A local footwear subscription startup, FTL, has scaled growth to prove its concept for several years. Now, through a new partnership with a major sneaker retailer, co-founder Matt Murphy thinks FTL can capture sneaker fans like never before.
The future of the distilling and brewing industries, according to a group of Portland's most accomplished female brewers and distillers, will be filled with more diversity, more authentic marketing and a more pronounced focus on supporting local businesses.
Rukaiyah Adams has been imagining what is now called The 1803 Fund since late spring of 2020. As protests over George Floyd's murder continued throughout the summer and into the fall, Adams said she found herself imagining a world where Black people shifted from the objects of the American financial system to the subjects that control it.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) said last week the several changes it made to to its senior leadership could help drive new products. The moves come at a time when analysts share concerns on the lack of innovation coming from the footwear giant.
Nike rose the reputation ranks more than any other company in a recent survey of the 100 of the most visible brands in America. Coming in at No. 21, Nike rose 35 places compared to its reputation ranking last year. The news outlet Axios and market research firm the Harris Poll outline a list of 100 companies' reputations every year.
In a recent interview, Nike (NYSE: NKE) CEO John Donahoe praised The Walt Disney Co.'s CEO Bob Iger for his handling of the on-going feud between it and Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis. Donahoe spoke to CNBC's Sara Eisen at the CEO Council Summit in Santa Barbara, Calif., Monday night.
Nautilus said Tuesday afternoon that it expects revenue in 2023 to be flat as it anticipates a return to profitability in 2024. When asked by analysts where that confidence comes from, CEO Jim Barr pointed to the company's direct-to-consumer business, which has seen increased success in recent quarters, and its recent cost-cutting measures.
After 10 years with the Portland Trail Blazers, 2022-23 marked Dewayne Hankins' first full campaign as the president of business operations. Hankins was the guest at the Portland Business Journal's most recent Power Breakfast May 18, where around 300 attendees settled into the Sentinel Hotel to hear a conversation between him and PBJ Publisher Candace Beeke.
When Angela and Dominic Valdes founded Tea Chai Te together in 2003, it was a way for them to create a space where they could share their love for tea with others. Twenty years later, the couple now wants to expand their product line and rebrand so they can include more people in their original mission.
Adidas announced more details today for its plans to sell its $500 million-plus in leftover Yeezy stock. The brand's new CEO Bjørn Gulden said during Adidas' annual general meeting in Germany May 11 that the solution is not burning the stock, but rather selling parts of it and giving parts of the proceeds to charity.
After launching Portland Pet Food Co. nearly a decade ago, founder Katie McCarron is hitting her stride. The company has tripled its office and manufacturing space since early 2022 and doubled its sales each of the last three years, thanks partly to the boom in pet adoptions during Covid and her company's hyperlocal sourcing mindset, McCarron said.
Portland's quirkiness, outdoors opportunities and sports culture have earned a place in U.S. News & World Report's recent survey of 50 best places to live. The city scored a 6.5 out of 10 in the annual survey of the 150 most populous U.S. cities, ranked by desirability, quality of life, job market, net migration and value.
Aaron Adams, the chef behind Farm Spirit and Fermenter, has tweaked his new venture as it prepares to again roll out this weekend. Workshop, at 1407 S.E. Belmont St., will, starting Friday, offer a different, smaller menu of five-course meals inspired by Cuban and Spanish cuisine and wines from around the world.
"There's not anything I can talk about publicly yet, but we'd ultimately like to get (the fund) to $850 million or $1 billion. This kind of wealth brings up an authority and a permanence that we've never had." Rukaiyah Adams told Fast Company.
Nike-affiliated athlete and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended from playing for a second time after a video of him flashing a gun began circulating on social media. "We are aware of the social media video involving Ja Morant," the team said in a statement.
Portland-based creative agency Claima is launching products with several big name brands to push forward its mission of highlighting stories and careers of BIPOC creatives. Claima's new series is called "Claim a Seat," which will include short films and product collaborations that attempt to connect with creatives of color.
Nike's latest retail location at Bridgeport Village in Tualatin, which opens today, looks to bring together the company's innovation and digital connectivity efforts. This new store at 7293 S.W. Bridgeport Road is a milestone for the Beaverton-based apparel giant as it is the 50th location of its Live concept in North America.
Adidas said Thursday it will sell parts of its leftover Yeezy stock and give the proceeds to charity. During Adidas' annual general meeting in Germany, the brand's new CEO Bjørn Gulden said burning the $500 million-plus in leftover Yeezy stock is not a good solution.
The judge presiding over Nike's lawsuit over StockX scolded both parties in a recent filing, urging the two to "work together professionally and collegially in the future." This remarks came in an April 26 order that sustained an earlier objection Nike (NYSE: NKE) filed to avoid producing documents StockX wanted related to Nike's internal counterfeit investigation.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) reported a 30% increase in sales in first-quarter earnings Tuesday that still came in below analysts' expectations. The Grants Pass-based company, which went public in 2021, reported $197.3 million in sales last quarter. Analysts were expecting about $209 million for the quarter.
A Portland law firm was found guilty of failing to identify zoning restrictions on land in Canby before it was purchased by an Oregon cannabis business. Lake Oswego-based Tidewater Investments, LLC secured a $7 million jury verdict in a legal malpractice suit against Portland-based Emerge Law Group.
Adidas confirmed it is expecting its first annual loss in more than 30 years during its first quarter annual earnings call Friday. It also saw relatively flat sales numbers in the quarter, beating analysts' expectations of greater losses. Adidas' sales took a hit of about $441 million this quarter from cutting ties with former designer and rapper Kanye West.
The Portland Timbers and Thorns rank among the top 30 most valuable soccer clubs in the world, according to new data. Sports business outlet, Sportico, ranked Portland's MLS and NWSL teams No. 29 collectively among the world's soccer clubs at a valuation of $685 million. This places the teams between No.
A U.S. House Congressional committee sent a letter to Nike, Adidas and two other apparel makers inquiring about their use of cotton in U.S. products as it relates to a ban on cotton made in a specific Chinese region.
As Adidas gets ready to report its first-quarter earnings Friday, analysts are bullish on the German apparel maker for the first time in a while. Adidas ended its last fiscal year in a tough spot, slashing its dividend and revealing that it could see its first net annual loss in more than 30 years.
Vancouver-based Nautilus sold its signature brand trademark and related licenses for $13 million to pay down debt as part of its ongoing strategic review. As of Tuesday, the company (NYSE: NLS) had about $19 million in cash and about $18 million in borrowings.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant now joins two of basketball's greatest names in landing a lifetime deal with Nike. Durant's relationship with Nike is a storied one, resulting in 15 signature shoes since he signed with the apparel brand in 2007, with a 16th on the way.
A lawsuit by Adidas shareholders alleges that the company intentionally withheld information regarding behavior by former brand partner Kanye West and its potential effect on Adidas' performance. The lawsuit alleges former Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted and current CFO Harm Ohlmeyer "intended to deceive" shareholders by not disclosing problematic behavior by West and the extent of the discord between him and the company.
Columbia Sportswear Co. (Nasdaq: COLM) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings well above what analysts expected. The Oregon-based company reported $820.6 million in quarterly sales. Analysts expected about $813.6 million. Compared to last year's first quarter, sales increased 8%. Earnings per share, however, were down 28% year over year to $0.74, below the $0.86 expected by analysts.
Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: COLM) is suing two former employees for allegedly stealing company trade secrets before resigning. Both the defendants went to work for the same Columbia competitor. The complaint, filed April 21 in Oregon District Court, names William Ferreira and Dean Rurak as the plaintiffs.
The Portland Trail Blazers will operate a G League team beginning next season that will play at the Chiles Center on the University of Portland's campus in North Portland. The currently unnamed team is now the 31st team in the league for the 2023-24 season, leaving only the Phoenix Suns as the only team in the NBA without a minor league affiliate.
Parts of Portland's downtown will soon no longer allow delivery vehicles that produce emissions thanks to a $2 million federal grant. A 16-block zone that has yet to be publicly determined will act as the nation's first regulated zero-emission delivery zone, according to PBOT officials.
"Today we are excited to announce the $400 million pledge that Phil and Penny Knight are providing through the 1803 Fund to help rebuild Albina, perhaps the largest private gift to a Black community in the history of our nation," said Tony Hopson.
Nike's co-founder Phil Knight and his wife Penny Knight announced a $400 million investment in Portland's historic Albina neighborhood Monday afternoon. The investment, called the Rebuild Albina project, aims to support current and future generations of Black Portlanders through investments in education, place and culture and belonging in the Albina community.
Adidas says it is ahead of schedule on its latest environmental initiatives, including changing how it uses synthetic materials. The polyester used in Adidas products is now 96% recycled, the German apparel maker announced last week. That number puts it ahead of its original plan to have 100% of all polyester used in products be recycled by 2024, it said.
After announcing an indefinite hiatus in September, the nonprofit working to get a passenger ferry on the Willamette River announced it is trying again. Friends of Frog Ferry announced it is asking Portland City Council to partner with it on an approximate $6 million federal grant application.
When Tonia Farman ran Project Koru, a Hood River nonprofit supporting cancer survivors, Project Koru, she said the biggest lesson she learned was the importance of nutrition in preventing illness, and healing as well. That was the inspiration of Queen of Hearts, Farman's food company that focuses on the power of nutritional hemp.
Milwaukie-based Dave's Killer Bread is on track to becoming Oregon's latest billion-dollar brand. Owned by Georgia-based food conglomerate Flower Foods Inc. (NYSE: FLO), Dave's Killer Bread reported estimated retail sales of $965 million during 2022, making it the corporation's second-highest earning brand last year, only behind Nature's Own, which reported $1.4 billion.
The judge in Nike's lawsuit against sneaker reseller StockX said the company has not complied with her order that it detail how it identifies counterfeit products. Federal Judge Sarah Netburn wrote in December 2022 that the court told Nike (NYSE: NKE) to provide information on how it identifies counterfeit products and how many counterfeits exist on the secondary market.
Nike recently signed a deal with a designer who has worked exclusively with one of its main competitors for decades. Japanese designer Nigo has reportedly joined Nike as a design collaborator, according to the culture magazine Complex. This move is notable given that Nigo's brands, Bape and Human Made, exclusively worked with Adidas for the last 20 years.
Nike Tuesday announced its first release on its digital platform, .Swoosh. But one industry expert is skeptical about Nike's ability to translate its investments in web3 technology into tangible results. Nike (NYSE: NKE) described .Swoosh as a way for its members to connect in a space where they can co-create virtual products such as shoes and jerseys when it announced the platform last year.
NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. scored a major win last week in his lawsuit against Nike when a judge denied Nike's motion to dismiss the case. Beckham filed a lawsuit against Nike (NYSE: NKE) in November, saying the company is withholding millions of dollars from him.
Leaders in Portland women's sports said they want to use their positions to create more opportunities for the next generation of women in athletics. Heather Davis, recently hired CEO for the Portland Timbers & Thorns, Thorns General Manager Karina LeBlanc, Timbers head athletic trainer Stephanie Ludwig, and Travel Portland national accounts director Cathy Kretz all spoke Wednesday night at the Bidwell Marriott as part of a panel discussion on women in sports in Portland.
Vaccaro is featured in the movie as the high school basketball savant with a dream of signing Jordan to Nike, something his coworkers and Knight continually doubt is possible. What follows is a film full of drama and 80s nostalgia.
Portland-based Settlemier's Jackets announced a name, image and likeness deal with West Linn high school basketball star Jackson Shelstad. The company has been manufacturing letterman varsity jackets out of its Northeast Portland warehouse and storefront for nearly 30 years.
Since transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney posted about her partnership with Nike last week, the Beaverton-based apparel giant has faced a loud social media backlash. But Nike (NYSE: NKE) doubled down on its decision to bring Mulvaney on as a partner with Nike Women, saying it will delete harmful comments about it from their posts.
A recent survey found teenage consumers are buying Nike over all other brands. Piper Sandler's semi-annual survey of nearly 6,000 teens across 47 states put nike's sibling brand Converse at the No. 2 spot among the Gen Z respondents.
Upon opening her distilling business Royalty Spirits in 2014, Chaunci King has found great success with flavored vodka and whiskey. She's now in the process of opening her new tasting room and production facility in Portland's Lents neighborhood.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) announced Wednesday that it has named Vice President of Enterprise Communications KeJuan Wilkins to lead all global corporate and employee communications. Wikins succeeds longtime Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Nigel Powell, who retires this summer. As a member of the company's executive leadership team, Wilkins will report directly to President and CEO John Donahoe.
"I knew Paul Allen was concerned about the people around him, so I knew they were going to do a really thorough background check. And I didn't find this out until after the book came out. But they actually found out about (my arrests)," Miller said.
Earlier this year, the Hillsboro Hops made history by hiring 29-year-old Ronnie Gajownik as its new manager. She's the first woman to ever manage a minor league Class High-A team. Gajownik's history with baseball runs deep, as she won a gold medal in the 2015 Pan-American Games as part of Team USA's women's baseball team.
In the three years since its launch, Oregon Worker Relief has distributed more than $145 million to more than 77,000 Oregonians through its fund, according to its latest report. The nonprofit was created in 2020 after dozens of organizations across the state came together to fill gaps in the public safety net for immigrants and refugees during the pandemic.
Ahead of the Women's World Cup this summer, Nike announced its latest innovation for active women: leak-absorbent shorts. Nike's One Leak Protection: Period shorts are designed to be an added protective layer to be worn with a tampon, pad or cup to absorb, wick and hold blood with an anti-leakage barrier.
Portland backcountry ski apparel maker Trew has launched a new division of its company to focus on innovative products, starting with a dream product from its mountaineering brand ambassador. "He started describing this ultralight anorak that, to me at the time, I was like, 'That is pretty out there, no wonder that doesn't exist for this marketplace,'" founder Chris Pew said.
Today is the last day that long-time sneaker shop, Compound Gallery, will be open at 986 S.W. Morrison St.. The brand, part of Portland's bustling sneaker community for 21 years, announced the closure on its Instagram earlier in March. The post, which was first reported by The Oregonian, was met with dozens of comments lamenting the closure.
This story is part of an occasional series exploring the Future of Work, in which the Business Journal talks with executives about managing their workforces and workplaces in an evolving business environment. San Francisco-based sustainable footwear maker Allbirds recently established a design hub in Northwest Portland, where it will churn out new products and innovations.
As the NCAA Women's Final Four kicks off today, one local bar is rallying support to further show why the Rose City is perfect for a professional women's basketball team. The Sports Bra, a women's sports-themed bar in Northeast Portland, started an online petition last week to bring a WNBA team to the city.
A Portland baseball-themed apparel brand is expanding across the Pacific in a partnership that brings American-style baseball fandom and experience to Japan. Baseballism recently teamed up with the Japanese professional baseball team Hokkaido Fighters and fellow American sports apparel maker Fanatics in a first-of-its-kind partnership to give the Fighters' stadium a facelift for the Japanese league's opening day.
Portland's homelessness crisis has skyrocketed the last few years, with thousands sleeping on the streets every night, and many in need of care. That's one of many reasons why Portland Street Response, which supplements police and safety services, plans to expand its services this year.
Adidas plans to withdraw a trademark objection it had filed against the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation. The German apparel maker filed the objection on March 27, claiming the nonprofit's stripe design was too close to its own three-stripe logo and could cause marketplace confusion.
A massive sports and social hang out space is planned for Northeast Portland with an assist from some prominent names in local food and hospitality. Opening this summer, The People's Court will be a 48,000-square-foot recreational space at 2700 N.E. 82nd Ave. with five full-sized pickleball courts inside, five bocce ball courts, several ping pong tables and more.
The footwear and apparel industry has struggled for months with bulging inventories, balancing direct-to-consumer sales with wholesale and the instability of the Chinese market. As 2023 continues along, Matt Powell, a retail adviser with Spurwink River, said while the industry leaders like Nike and Adidas may see some of these issues ease, they're still in for a world of hurt in other areas.
In its second impact report since creating several environmental and diversity goals for the coming years, Nike says it has made progress on a majority of the measures. In 2020, Nike announced 29 specific targets that it would like to achieve by 2025.
Adidas' partnership with Beyoncé is over, according to an article by the Hollywood Reporter. Calling it a mutual agreement, the report comes a few weeks after others that said sales for Beyonce's Ivy Park line with Adidas dropped more than 50% last year, or $200 million short of projections.
A Portland Business Journal event with Adidas North America CEO Rupert Campbell was cut short by protestors Thursday morning. Campbell was the featured speaker for the PBJ's March Power Breakfast at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland.
Larry Miller, the Jordan Brand chairman and former Trail Blazers president, is set to speak publicly for the first time about a murder he committed as a teen. A leading figure in Portland sports business, Miller told Sports Illustrated in 2021 that when he was 16, he shot and killed another teenager in Philadelphia while drunk and was sent to prison.
A federal judge's ruling Tuesday keeps a long-pending lawsuit against Nike from becoming a class action case. In November, a federal magistrate judge denied a motion for class certification for an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit against the footwear company (NYSE: NKE), saying the evidence provided by the plaintiffs failed to establish a common issue of law or fact in the case.
Nike on Tuesday reported third-quarter sales above analyst expectations as business in China continues to lag behind every other region. Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported $12.4 billion in quarterly sales, a 14% increase from the same quarter last year and above the $11.5 billion expected by analysts.
About a year ago, Jenny Nguyen had a simple dream: creating a bar where die-hard women's sports fans could watch their favorite teams. A year and hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations later, Nguyen's dream has take on a life of its own.
Sustainable footwear maker Allbirds announced a new shoe line that it is calling the world's first net-zero carbon shoe. The line, called Moonshot and stylize as M0.0NSHOT, uses regenerative wool in the upper, a sugarcane-based foam midsole, bioplastic eyelets and other carbon-negative materials to create a shoe that doesn't rely on carbon offsets and is rather entirely carbon net-zero.
Foot Locker will renew its partnership with Nike after the footwear company earlier cut ties with retailers as part of its direct to consumer strategy. "My team and I have spent a great deal of time with Nike revitalizing our partnership, developing a shared vision of the future marketplace," Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) CEO Mary Dillon said on an earnings call Monday.
Vancouver-based Nautilus Inc. has struggled with a hard landing since flying high during the pandemic. But CEO Jim Barr said he is confident about the long-term health of the home exercise equipment company. Nautilus (NYSE: NLS) was one of the region's fastest-growing public companies in 2020 as Covid shut down gyms and health-conscious consumers turned to home workouts.
Nike remains the top outfitter for the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year. Last year, 39 teams wore uniforms from the Swoosh and its Jordan Brand during March Madness, and this year 40 teams are wearing it, representing 58% of the field, according to Apex Marketing Group.
A former Oregon Ducks basketball star will join two other WNBA players in having a signature shoe deal with a major outfitter. Nike announced its latest signature shoe with Sabrina Ionescu called the Sabrina 1. Ionescu's first signature collection is unisex, according to Nike, and inspired by her Romanian heritage with intricate embroidery patterns throughout the shoe.
The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed a new teammate during their game agains the New York Knicks on Tuesday: Douglas Fur, a flannel-clad sasquatch who is the team's new mascot. Also known as Douggy, the new character came with a backstory provided by the Blazers: Hiding among the trees of Forest Park for decades, he was discovered by current mascot Blaze the Trail Cat and introduced to NBA basketball.
Former employees of a Nike collaborator's art studio alleged toxic workplace behavior in a media report published Monday. New York magazine published a story detailing allegations against Tom Sachs, a fashion designer and Nike collaborator. According to the magazine, several former employees described problematic behavior by Sachs, including: He joined a Zoom call in his underwear in front of female Nike employees.
The owner of a vintage apparel shop said he is moving his business out of Old Town/Chinatown as the neighborhood has become too dangerous. "I love Chinatown, but the city has just made it too unsafe to work there," Chris Yen, owner of Laundry, said.
Golf gloves are traditionally made of leather, which traps in moisture, stretches out and rips easily. Jason Desoldato, co-founder of Clinch Golf, said he never understood why leather was the go-to material to make these gloves, so he set out to create a better, more efficient one.
Portland State appointed its 11th president Friday morning, Ann Cudd. The university's second-ever female president, Cudd comes from another urban university, the University of Pittsburgh, where she's been provost since 2018. In her first press conference after being appointed, Cudd said she is excited to learn more about the university and the city, and find ways to bring all constituents together to enhance the academic experience for all.
Portland State's Board of Trustees picked Ann Cudd Friday morning to be the 11th president of the university that serves more than 20,000 students. Cudd "stood out to the Board of Trustees for her commitments to academic excellence, community engagement, the importance of equity and inclusion, and her deeply held belief in the powerful role that an urban-serving university can play in our region," board chair Greg Hinckley said in a press release.
In 2020, Nike announced its Black Community Commitment, which pledged $140 million over 10 years to local and national organizations focused on economic empowerment, education, social justice and racial inequality in the U.S. Because it's based near Portland, Nike chose ten nonprofits in the city deserving of multiple donation rounds.
Adidas on Wednesday not only slashed its 2022 dividend as part of its annual earnings report, but mixed up several positions on its executive board and announced that it could see its first net annual loss in more than 30 years in 2023.
After months of searching, Nike (NYSE: NKE) appears to have hired its newest head of diversity, equity and inclusion, the fifth person in the role since 2019. James Loduca announced his new position with the Beaverton-based apparel giant on LinkedIn Tuesday morning. His most recent role was with Twitter as vice president of DEI, according to his profile.
Jana Panfilio worked in many different roles at Nike's World Headquarters for nearly 30 years. From negotiating corporate travel accommodations in the late 1990s to her last role as the senior creative producer for global sustainability in 2019, Panfilio loved the fast-paced and passionate environment Nike fostered.
Nike has released a statement on Ja Morant following reports of violent and threatening behavior by the Memphis Grizzles guard and the footwear company's newest star endorser. "We appreciate Ja's accountability and that he is taking the time to get the help he needs.
Pensole Design Academy has not operated in Portland since the start of the pandemic, but its founder said he hopes to bring back the footwear design school with some help from the city's big local brands.
When Damian Lillard makes a three-pointer, some fans may how far the ball traveled. Thanks to new technological advancements in which the Portland Trail Blazers have invested this season, fans watching on Roots Sports and in Moda Center can get details on Lillard's frequent 37-foot makes during the team's broadcasts.
Adidas is set to release its annual earnings March 8, and analysts and investors are preparing themselves for some tough numbers. Adidas previously said it expected sales to be up 1% in the aftermath of its break last year with former brand partner Kanye West.
Portland-area apparel maker Omorpho is known for its fitness clothing incorporated with small weights to improve workouts. But today, it launched its first nonweighted apparel line. Omorpho was founded in November 2021 by two former Nike executives, Stefan Olander and Ben Williams. Its signature sphere-shaped weights add between 1% and 5% of body mass, depending on the garments worn.
Out-of-town Portland Trail Blazers fans will soon be eligible for new perks through the team and its lodging partner. The Trail Blazers announced they are working with Hyatt Regency at the Oregon Convention Center to offer guests discounted hotel prices, game tickets and more.
Several Nike employees took to LinkedIn Tuesday to say they were laid off from the footwear and apparel giant. Nike (NYSE: NKE) did not immediately reply to a request to comment on the layoff reports, including how many jobs were cut and in what departments, but several LinkedIn posts say talent acquisition was one department affected.
Adidas and Major League Soccer announced a multi-year extension of their partnership that's been in place since 1996. Adidas will continue as the official apparel and footwear supplier for the league, its clubs and youth academies, and the two will launch initiatives ahead of the 2026 World Cup focused on inclusivity and investing more into youth soccer and community engagement, according to a press release.
Adidas' brand partnership with professional golfer Dustin Johnson is no longer, the company confirmed to ESPN Tuesday. Johnson was an Adidas sponsored athlete for 15 years, and was the No. 1 golfer in the world in 2017. He and several other golfers made news last year when they left the PGA for the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) reported sales above analyst expectations in its fourth-quarter and annual earnings Wednesday but missed on earnings. The Grants Pass-based company, which went public in 2021, reported $201.8 million in sales last quarter, a 44% increase from the same quarter last year.
A factory in Vietnam that produces Nike and Adidas products announced thousands of layoffs, Reuters reported Tuesday. Pou Chen Corp. in Taiwan is the world's largest maker of branded sports footwear, according to Reuters. It plans to cut 6,000 jobs at its Ho Chi Minh City plant, citing weak demand.
Portland-based restaurant chain Killer Burger announced two development agreements that add nine new locations in the Northwest, including three in Oregon. Killer Burger said it signed two multi-unit development agreements, marking its first time signing such leases as a company. The first deal is with Dave Edwards, an experienced restaurant operator who previously held senior corporate roles at Red Robin.
Nike's top technology executive, Ratnakar Lavu, is no longer with the company, it confirmed to the Business Journal on Tuesday. Business Insider first reported Lavu's resignation, effective immediately, after Nike's chief operating officer Andy Campion sent a companywide email regarding the departure Monday.
Portland has had positive trends in job growth, but the city is losing people and wealth to Washington, according to a new study on the city and its central core. The Portland Business Alliance released its annual State of the Economy Report Tuesday morning, as well as an inaugural State of Downtown and Central City report in partnership with Downtown Portland Clean & Safe.
PCC Structurals and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area on Wednesday announced a 10-year partnership focused on the Wattles Club, which will be renamed as part of the partnership. According to a press release, the Wattles Club will be renamed after a legacy leader of color who has impacted the Portland community over the years through education, business or community.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) announced $8.9 million in new investments in social justice nonprofits, including in the Portland area, as part of its ten-year $140 million Black Community Commitment investment. Ten national organizations will receive a total of $6.5 million, Nike said, and 43 local organizations in Portland, Boston, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York and St.
As Adidas tries to regain its footing after several months of turmoil, it may look to China for its turnaround, one footwear analyst said. Meanwhile, smaller brands see opportunity in Adidas' setbacks. While many of Adidas' problems can be blamed on its split with its former brand partner Kanye West, the company was struggling earler.
The cost of Adidas' split with its former Yeezy brand partner Kanye West is getting worse for the German shoe maker. Adidas said it now expects revenues to suffer a loss of nearly $1.3 billion, and its operating profit to decline $535 million going into 2023 after it cut ties with the rapper and designer over his antisemitic remarks.
For the second time in a year, Nike is suing Lululemon for patent infringement. Filed Jan. 30 in U.S. District Court in New York, Nike (NYSE: NKE) alleges that four of Lululemon's shoe designs - Chargefeel Mid, Chargefeel Low, Blissfeel, and Strongfeel - infringe on Nike's Flyknit technology.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will be in Portland on Feb. 6 to discuss league expansion as efforts to bring a team to the city gain support. Engelbert confirmed in October that Portland is being "actively considered" for a WNBA team. Her comments came in a letter to U.S. Sen.
Portland's White Stag represents different things to different people, but to the owner of Old Town Brewing, Adam Milne, it symbolizes the strength of the city he knows and loves. That's why on Old Town Brewing's new can designs, the White Stag takes up more than half of it.
Nike has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Japanese fashion brand BAPE, otherwise known as A Bathing Ape. Documents filed Jan. 25 in federal court in New York by Nike (NYSE: NKE) allege that BAPE's shoes are "near verbatim copies" of some of Nike's most famous silhouettes, including Nike's Air Force 1, Air Jordan 1 and Dunk.
Two months after Portland voters approved a measure to overhaul city government, City Council formally appointed a commission Wednesday morning to kickstart the transition. This 13-person group, called the Independent District Commission, is responsible for establishing four new geographic districts for council elections, an important piece of Portland's transition to the new form of government.
A film depicting Nike's efforts to get Michael Jordan to sign an endorsement contract now has a release date. Amazon Studio's "Air" will premiere in theaters April 5, with longtime Hollywood duo Ben Affleck and Matt Damon playing Nike co-founder Phil Knight and former executive Sonny Vaccaro, respectively.
The Portland Thorns have fired two team personnel and put another under "increased oversight." According to the National Women's Soccer League, head athletic trainer Pierre Soubrier was fired for giving two players medication containing codeine, a controlled substance. Assistant coach Sophie Clough also was fired for inappropriate contact with a player.
Nothing soothes the Portland winter blues quite like a hot cup of tea with a friend. Amir Morgan hopes he can foster those moments of connection at his new tea and clothing shop, Barnes and Morgan. Located in Old Town at 131 N.W.
Adidas recently lost a trademark infringement lawsuit it filed against a fashion designer over its signature three-stripe design. Adidas filed the lawsuit against Thom Browne in 2021, whose designs include four distinct stripes that Adidas claimed were too similar to its own. Browne's designs would likely "deceive, confuse, and mislead" customers, Adidas said in its original complaint.
After supply chain issues delayed its launch, Portland running shoe startup Vimazi finally has its pace-specific shoes available for preorder. Co-founder John Zilly spent the better part of the last five years building the company with his co-founder and high school running buddy, Scott Tucker.
In November, a federal judge denied a motion for class certification in an ongoing Nike sexual harassment lawsuit, saying the evidence provided by the plaintiffs failed to establish a common issue of law or fact in the case. The plaintiffs' lead attorney, Laura Salerno Owens, filed an objection to the denial Jan.
Nike and Adidas have used their DEI efforts to craft images as diverse and equitable companies, but as the shoe makers face ongoing scandals, they need to make meaningful changes to avoid losing customers, two Portland observers say.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) on Monday said its sales could top $1 billion in 2023. The Grants Pass-based company, which went public in 2021, released details of its fourth quarter and annual sales early Monday, also revealing it opened 133 new shops last year.
The National Women's Soccer League announced it would fine the Portland Thorns $1 million as a result of a yearlong U.S. Soccer Federation investigation that revealed executives mishandled abuse allegations by players. Along with the fine, Thorns former head coach Paul Riley is one of four people permanently banned from the league, with NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman saying his and others' bans are fundamental to the league's future.
The Portland Thorns named assistant coach Mike Norris as its new head coach Monday a month after former head coach Rhian Wilkinson announced her resignation. Norris came on to the club just before the 2022 season after two years as the set play and goalkeeper coach for the Canada Women's National Team.
As the new year starts, footwear and apparel analysts are anticipating 2023 could bring continued inventory troubles but success for smaller brands. Nike's stock was down 29% on the year, but Cowen analyst John Kernan and Baird analysts Jonathan Komp and Alexander Conway raised their price targets for Nike to $130 in mid-December, citing the company's unexpected Q2 revenues of $13.3 billion.
Portland-area natural food product manufacturer Bob's Red Mill recently announced it plans to cut its food waste in half by 2030 after asking its employees for ideas. In collaboration with the Pacific Waste Food Waste Commitment and TripleWin Advisory, Bob's Red Mill said it was able to cut its food waste significantly this fall through a case study it called the Food Waste Reduction Challenge.
Nike is launching an exercise-driven collaboration that could help a streaming service's customers get in shape early in the new year. Netflix recently announced it will stream Nike Training Club fitness classes for the first time beginning Dec. 30. Those interested only need a Netflix account to get 30 hours of fitness-related content in multiple languages on all Netflix plans.
Though Adidas dropped rapper and designer Kanye West from its brand months ago, the German apparel maker is still financially reeling from the loss. Financial Times reported last week that Adidas is stuck with Yeezy sneaker stock worth more than $530 million after cutting ties with West in October for "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous" antisemitic comments.
Fans of Taiwanese soup dumplings can expect to find them in downtown Portland this spring. In March, the Business Journal confirmed that the world-renowned Din Tai Fung Taiwanese restaurant would come to Pioneer Place shopping center, and now a sign is up outside the restaurant confirming its arrival in spring 2023.
After playing professional hockey and working as a coaching consultant for more than two decades, Doug Lynch realized some popular apparel technology used in athletic gear didn't align with science. "What moisture wicking does is take sweat off of your skin and into your shirt, so your shirt is soaking wet, but your skin's dry.
Newly public documents reveal details of what current and former female Nike employees described in 2018 as a workplace environment marked by sexual harassment and gender pay inequity. The documents are among thousands of records included in an ongoing gender discrimination lawsuit against the footwear and apparel giant.
Nike on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings above analyst expectations, with digital sales continuing to lead its growth. Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported $13.3 billion in quarterly sales, a 17% increase from the same quarter last year and well above the $12.57 billion expected by analysts.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the original Nike eBay SB Dunk, Nike recently auctioned off 10 collectors' edition pairs of the original shoe to raise money for The Bodecker Foundation. Now that the numbers are in, Nike (NYSE: NKE) said it raised more than $350,000.
After an incredible World Cup win over defending France by Argentina, Adidas says it is experiencing "extraordinary demand" for the country's jerseys. Though final sales numbers for the tournament are not yet available, the German apparel maker with its North American headquarters in Portland told Reuters it already had very low stock of Argentina jerseys in many countries before the final match.
With Nike's second quarter earnings coming up Tuesday, some analysts anticipate some recovery in a market where it has struggled most. In a recent earnings preview report, Cowen analysts John Kernan, Krista Zuber and Alex Douglas said they anticipate Nike (NYSE: NKE) to finally see revenue growth in China for the first time in a year.
While Naki Booker is in his last year at University of Oregon's one-of-a-kind sports product management program, he's already making a difference in the business game. Booker co-founded Portland's Black Creative Collective with help from his fellow Black students in the program.
As demand for apparel and textile classes increases, Portland Fashion Institute plans to use new technology in the coming year to make classes available to more students, including those outside of Portland. Sharon Blaire founded what would become PFI in 2010 as a pattern and sewing class.
Adidas along with celebrities including Steph Curry, Madonna and Snoop Dogg were named in a potential class action lawsuit for promotion of NFTs and cryptocurrencies from the creators of the once-popular Bored Ape Yacht Club. Defendant Yuga Labs is being sued by a group of investors who bought Yuga's NFTs that lost 90% of their value over the last 20 months.
Weeks after Portland announced it would host the NCAA women's Final Four in 2030, the city recently landed another major sporting event. Formula E will race at the Portland Raceway in June 2023 for the first time. The series has raced in the United States since 2015, with events typically taking place in Long Beach, Miami and New York.
To kick off the 20th Oregon Leadership Summit, Dutch Bros CEO and Oregon Business Plan chair Joth Ricci played the song "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. As he walked around the Oregon Convention Center ballroom, greeting business leaders from across the state, Ricci spoke about the song's lyrics and how they remind him of Oregon.
Leaders for the project to replace the I-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington have revealed just how much the project could cost. Replacing the bridge and all the other construction projects that will need to happen as a result of it will come in around $6 billion, said project leaders.
Nike and its web3 studio RTFKT have officially brought their digital Cryptokicks into the real world. Cryptokicks iRL, as they call it, are now the first NFT-turned-real-shoe on the market. Nike (NYSE: NKE) dropped its first pair of cryptokicks in April, which took on the silhouette of Nike's iconic Dunk shoe and were only available in the metaverse.
In Michael DiTullo's seven years as a designer at Nike, he always loved thinking outside the box. So when he was approached by Dr. Jason Hanft, a podiatrist from Miami about designing a shoe that could save lives, he was all in. "Every 20 seconds, someone's getting their foot amputated (because of diabetes ulcers).
In the week since Portland's Unless Collective announced what it's calling the world's first fully decomposable shoe line, head of product Maarten Tejisse said sales have exceeded expectations. "We're small, so our sales are not in the tens of thousands, but we do now have limited pairs available," Tejisse said.
In a recent report, Cowen analysts John Kernan, Krista Zuber and Alex Douglas said they believe there is still demand for Yeezy-like shoes and that Adidas will respond to that with new styles in 2023 "despite clear reputational risks." On Oct.
Nike recently filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against two prominent sneaker designers and their manufacturers. Documents filed Nov. 30 in federal court in New York by Nike (NYSE: NKE) allege that designers Nickwon Arvinger and David Weeks of By Kiy LLC, or Kool Kiy, and designer Bill Omar Carrasquillo, aka Omi, have been copying Air Jordan 1 and Dunk designs for years.
Unless Collective, Portland's new plant-based streetwear brand founded by a former Adidas exec, announced what it's calling the world's first fully biodegradable shoe line. The shoe, called the Degenerate, was created in partnership with Illinois-based plant based material innovation company, Natural Fiber Welding, and is made with 100% plants and minerals to make it fully biodegrade.
Mere weeks after leading the Portland Thorns to the NWSL title, head coach Rhian Wilkinson announced her resignation Friday morning. In a social media post, Wilkinson said Thorns players asked her to resign after they learned she and a player had expressed feelings for each other in mid-October.
As it attempts to be more transparent about its SNKRS app, Nike released numbers on just how many bots exist on the app and how it removes them. Depending on the popularity of the launch, as many as half the entries on SNKRS app can be bots, Nike said in a new announcement.
A federal judge denied a motion for class certification in a Nike sexual harassment lawsuit last week, striking a blow to the plaintiffs' case that has been ongoing for nearly four years. Federal Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo denied the class certification motion that would have allowed more than 5,200 current and former Nike employees to opt in.
Adidas is launching an independent investigation into allegations made by former employees describing "problematic behavior" by its former brand partner Kanye West. In a scathing Rolling Stone article published Nov. 22, former Adidas employees who worked under West's brand Yeezy described being belittled by the rapper and designer, shown explicit images of his then-wife, Kim Kardashian and more.
As Nike touts its digital and direct-to-consumer game, its newest retail concept has opened in Miami. Nike currently operates four different shopping experiences in North America: House Of Innovation, Live, Unite and Rise. Nike Rise differs from the others in that it offers digital synchrony across products, platforms services and experiences.
Despite being home to Nike and Adidas' U.S. headquarters, Portland hasn't had a real sneaker convention since 2016's In Case You Missed It convention. Which baffled local sneakerhead and recent Lewis and Clark graduate Adrian Aliwarga, who took matters into his own hands and launched the Rose City Sneakerfest.
Portland will host its third basketball invitational tournament this weekend to honor the birthday of Nike's co-founder, Phil Knight. This year's Phil Knight Invitational games mark a medley of firsts for the invitational that began in 2017: they will now include women's teams, and there will be two tournaments across three venues.
New filings in a gender discrimination lawsuit against Nike reveal a more specific number indicating that female employees were underpaid by thousands compared to their male counterparts. Female Nike employees pointed to an alleged gender pay gap of $11,000 per woman per year between 2015 and 2019, a number that was under seal until Wednesday.
Portland footwear design firm Studio Noyes has launched its biggest project yet, and founder Samantha Noyes said she thinks it is part of a new, exciting chapter for the company. Noyes, a footwear industry veteran, founded her namesake studio in 2013.
Portland will host the NCAA women's Final Four in 2030, marking the first time Portland's ever hosted the tournament. The NCAA announced the news Monday morning, noting that Portland successfully hosted the women's basketball regionals in 2019.
Four months after it closed, Ecliptic Brewing's southeast Portland location is reopening. Ecliptic's Moon Room at 930 S.E. Oak St closed this summer because of staffing issues and to focus on its "Mothership" location at 805 N. Cook St.
The waste that comes from making, selling and eventually discarding clothing is top of mind for many in the industry today, but parents Jesse and Megan Milliken have a special connection to it as parents of three young children.
NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is suing Nike, saying the company is withholding millions of dollars from him. Documents filed Nov. 14 in Oregon Circuit Court allege Nike (NYSE: NKE) is refusing to pay royalties to Beckham and violating their contract.
The founders of Portland's Sneaker Week are launching a new business series to teach local creative entrepreneurs about topics like signing contracts, intellectual property rights and more. Sneaker Week co-founder Herbert Beauclere said the five-part Laced With Game series, in partnership with the law firm Rational Unicorn, is about educating Portland's creative community on business tactics in an accessible manner.
Nike is pushing its metaverse and web3 initiatives further with the announcement of .Swoosh, a digital platform where customers can create their own products and more. Currently in a beta mode, .Swoosh will have its own domain name, welcome.swoosh.nike. It will connect Nike Members in a space where they can co-create virtual products such as shoes and jerseys, Nike said.
Nike's recently appointed chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer appears to be leaving the company just six months after he took the post. Business Insider reported that Nike (NYSE: NKE) announced Jarvis Sam's departure in an email sent to employees last night. He was the third diversity executive the company has employed since 2019.
Nike co-founder Phil Knight, in a rare interview this week, discussed the apparel giant's split with Kyrie Irving over the Brooklyn Nets guard's recent antisemitic comments. During an interview with CNBC, Nike (NYSE: NKE) board chairman emeritus Knight condemned Irving's comments and actions, saying he "stepped over the line."
While Oregon is known for its wine and craft beer, its spirits rep is gaining lots of steam. Judging by numbers over the last several years, the state's distilling sector has flourished. According to the American Craft Spirits Association, Oregon counted 77 distilleries as of 2021.
Mimi's Fresh Tees will host a holiday pop-up shop Saturday with several other women-owned businesses from around Portland. This year was tough on many businesses, but specifically small businesses as shipping, labor and material costs skyrocketed because of inflation and supply chain disruptions.
As part of Nike and the NBA's sixth iteration of its City Edition jerseys, the Portland Trail Blazers will wear the colors of the city's beloved airport carpet loud and proud. The NBA's City Edition uniforms every year outline what makes every team and city unique, and Portlanders have long loved their teal and geometric Portland International Airport carpeting.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) on Wednesday reported third-quarter sales and earnings above analyst expectations. It also announced that it expects to open at least 150 shops in 2023, on top of the approximately 130 shops it plans to bring online by the end of 2022.
Nautilus Inc. reported second-quarter sales Wednesday that were lower than analysts expected and down more than 50% from the same time last year. It also lowered its full-year financial outlook at a time when the company may be considering a sale.
Adidas on Wednesday reported quarterly sales and earnings slightly below analyst expectations but still grew 11% compared with last year. The Germany-based apparel company also cut its full year guidance for the third time in four months as it continues to deal with issues in China and its brand divorce with rapper and designer Kanye West.
Adidas confirmed Tuesday its next CEO will be former Puma chief executive Bjorn Gulden. Gulden stepped down after nine years with Puma Friday, the same day Adidas said he was under consideration for its top job. He will start in the role in January.
Analysts expect more struggles for Adidas in its third-quarter earnings Wednesday, continuing recent troubles that include its break with Kanye West and industrywide pressures. Despite the German apparel maker's stock shooting up after the announcement of its likely new CEO, former Puma CEO Bjorn Gulden, Cowen analyst John Kernan said Gulden has been left with a "complex and risk-filled situation."
Nike announced it would sever times with Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving last week, making the player's relationship with shoe company the latest to end over antisemitic comments. "At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism," the company said in a statement.
Footwear and apparel makers are becoming more conscious of the environmental impact of products that contain polyester-based and synthetic materials that will live on for centuries in landfills, unable to decompose. Portland is a footwear and apparel industry mecca, home to three industry leaders - Nike, Adidas and Columbia Sportswear - and other smaller startups.
One of the few U.S. footwear manufacturers said it will layoff nearly three fourths or its workers as a result of Adidas ending its brand partnership with Kanye West. The Georgia-based Okabashi Brands confirmed in a statement Thursday that it laid off 142 employees of its workforce of 200 following Adidas' decision to cut ties with West.
Bjorne Gulden is in talks with Adidas about becoming its new CEO, the company announced Friday after he stepped down as chief executive of Puma. In a brief press release, Adidas confirmed Gulden was under consideration for its CEO position, minutes after Gulden abruptly announced his departure from Puma.
Vancouver-based exercise company Nautilus Inc. (NYSE: NLS) is expected to report revenues half of it earned a year ago as it undergoes a strategic review that could result in its sale. Analysts expect Nautilus, which owns the Bowflex, Nautilus, Schwinn and JRNY fitness brands, to report second quarter revenue of $69.4 million on Wednesday and a loss of $0.05 per share.
D'Wayne Edwards, former Air Jordan and Nike footwear designer and Portland footwear education icon, has been named Footwear News' Person of the Year. FN's Achievement Awards are often called the "Shoe Oscars," the outlet said, and honor the industry's most esteemed designers, entrepreneurs and more.
Mana Shim, a former Portland Thorns player who spoke out about then-coach Paul Riley 's sexual harassment of her and another player, is now the chair of U.S. Soccer 's new Participant Safety Taskforce. This comes weeks after a yearlong U.S. Soccer Federation investigation led by former U.S.
A new apparel brand is trying to change the way the world sees activewear, and it's led by a Nike veteran and the son of one the greatest basketball players of all time. Jeffrey Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, and Tim Gobet, a 15-year Nike alum, recently launched Äktiiv - pronounced with a hard E-sound.
Portland coffee roaster Nossa Familia Coffee is going back to its roots and establishing its first international business in Brazil. The Brazilian-born founder Augusto Carneiro, who was a 2014 Portland Business Journal Forty Under 40 winner, said the opportunity to start selling coffee in his home country came from a mix of planning and serendipity.
Nike's Jordan Brand signed one of the most decorated high school basketball players of the year to its first name, image and likeness deal. As a Jordan brand affiliate, Kiki Rice, a 5'11" incoming freshman at UCLA, will collaborate with the brand on ways to serve her local D.C.
Columbia Sportswear Co. (Nasdaq: COLM) on Thursday reported third quarter sales and earnings below expectations but still 19% higher compared with last year. The Oregon-based company reported $955 million in quarterly sales while analysts expected about $962.7 million.
Adidas faced weeks of calls to drop its partnership with designer and rapper Kanye West over a string of antisemitic comments and offensive antics. On Tuesday, the German apparel brand announced it would indeed sever those ties with West, calling his latest outbursts "unacceptable, hateful and dangerous."
Amid the Portland Thorns' abuse scandal and its subsequent fallout, a group of fans is building a case for the team to be supporter-owned. The group called Onward Rose City launched on Twitter last Friday. It's composed of a small collection of fans from groups like Timber Army and Rose City Riveters.
Columbia Sportswear is set to release third-quarter earnings Thursday. The announcement comes a few weeks after the brand held its first-ever investor day, where it announced a strategy to expand beyond its already bold three-year plans. The Washington County-based footwear and apparel company said Sept. 22 it anticipates sales of $4.7 billion by 2025.
After Nike's co-founder Phil Knight gave millions to gubernatorial candidates Betsy Johnson, an unaffiliated candidate, and Christine Drazan, the republican candidate, Nike Inc. made a donation to Democrat Tina Kotek's campaign for the first time. While its co-founder Phil Knight drops millions on her rivals, Nike made its first reported donation to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek.
In the weeks since a U.S. Soccer Federation report outlined alleged abuse of Portland Thorns players by former coach Paul Riley going back to 2014, fans and sponsors alike have reevaluated their dedication to the club. Some sponsors have pulled their funds to the club entirely, while others have redirected sponsorship money to benefit related causes.
Two Portland-area athletes are now the first high school athletes to sign an endorsement deal under new name-image-likeness rules. Apparel company Portland Gear announced Thursday that it signed Jackson Shelstad of West Linn and Sofia Bell of Jesuit to deals. Both athletes will attend University of Oregon next year to play basketball, Portland Gear said in an Instagram post.
Adidas lowered its 2022 financial outlook for the second time in three months in preliminary third-quarter results released Thursday. Adidas, which has its North American headquarters in Portland, said it now expects revenues to grow at a mid-single-digit rate, compared with its mid- to high-single-digit rate predicted in July.
The Portland-based high-end blade maker Steelport Knife Co. is expanding into the international retail market. The company's knives will soon be sold in Munemasa Cutlery, a Japanese retailer in Tokyo, and several stores across Canada.
A longtime Portland sneaker exec's new plant-based Streetwear brand aims to take sustainability to a higher standard. Eric Liedtke, a former Adidas brand president, announced his new company Unless Collective last year. The company, with a valuation of $30 million, began with a founding team of executives from Quicksilver, R/GA and Adidas, making it one of the most promising apparel startups in recent Portland history.
Adidas said its partnership with Kanye West was "under review" nearly two weeks ago after the rapper and designer posted a series of social media attacks against the apparel company. Since then, West has only fueled more controversy, including over antisemitic statements.
The Portland Thorns said Tuesday it will donate a portion of ticket sales from the Oct. 23 National Women's Soccer League semifinal to three local charities. First reported by the Oregonian, players were able to select the charities and chose Girls on the Run, Girls Inc. and She Flies.
Built Oregon's annual festival is back in full swing for the first time since 2019. Starting today, the nonprofit that works with and boosts the state's consumer products companies will facilitate free events for founders all leading up to the festival's main, paid event. The festival features a variety of talks between industry founders and leaders.
The project to replace the I-5 bridge connecting Oregon to Washington just received a federal grant. The Interstate Bridge Replacement program landed a $1 million Bridge Investment Program Planning Grant. Program spokesperson Kelliann Amico said funds will help carry out a ground-improvement study on Hayden Island to mitigate against the effects of liquefaction in the event of an earthquake.
Portland-native brothers Seth and Zac Longaker were always known as the tall kids. As they continued to grow, eventually passing 6-and-a-half-feet tall, it became harder and harder for them to find shoes. "Our options back then, they were pretty far and few between," Seth said.
Nike updated its terms of sale this month to make it harder for resellers to return unsold products purchased in bulk with the help of bots. These updates come at a time when Nike (NYSE: NKE) is drowning in inventory, and the last thing it needs is mass returns on products that didn't resell well adding to the piles it already has in warehouses.
In the hours after Merritt Paulson stepped down as CEO of the Portland Thorns and Portland Timbers Tuesday morning, fans were still demanding more extensive action.
"Our organization's failures (were) my responsibility ... It is devastating to me that my goal of creating the shining example of what a women's sports team could be, has now become synonymous with abhorrent and and predatory behavior." - Merritt Paulson
The eldest son of one of the NBA's greatest players of all time is now a Nike affiliate. Nike's basketball department announced name, image and likeness deals with five student athletes Monday, one of which is LeBron James' son, Bronny James.
Vanessa Garcia-Brito began her career as a human rights lawyer. Inspired by her Honduran mother's fierce advocacy within their New York City community, Garcia-Brito dedicated the first four years of her career to human rights work. She joined Nike in 2013 as vice president of communications in North America.
An apparel manufacturer in Salem is closing, its president announced Friday, at a time when American apparel manufacturing is scarce and the industry continues to seek it out. Kichatna Apparel Manufacturing, KAM for short, is owned by the CEO of NW Alpine Gear Bill Amos, which has been making high-end technical climbing apparel since 2010.
As Portland Thorns sponsors feel pressure to speak out on a National Women's Soccer League abuse investigation, Nike has added a statement of its own. The company (NYSE: NKE) said while it hopes to see action in response to the findings, it will also continue to work with and support the league.
Several sponsors for the Portland Thorns have released statements amid what has been a week of accusations against the soccer team and its ownership. Only one so far - Lake Oswego-based Directors Mortgage - has outright said it plans to end its sponsorship of the club.
Nike recently announced partnerships with two European retailers similar to its partnership with Dicks Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) in America. U.K.-based JD Sports and Germany's Zalando will join Nike's roster of what it calls "connected partners" starting this fall.
Adidas announced Thursday that its partnership with rapper and designer Kanye West is "under review" weeks after West repeatedly attacked the brand in a social media. West posted dozens of times on Instagram about his displeasure with Adidas only to swiftly delete the posts.
Last week, the WNBA league Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed that Portland is being 'actively considered' for an expansion team. Her comments came in a letter to Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who had written to Engelbert in support of a Portland team.
Just days after a scathing report on abuse within the Portland Thorns Football Club became public, president of soccer Gavin Wilkinson and president of business Mike Golub have officially been relieved of their duties, effective immediately. The Wednesday announcement didn't address whether owner Merritt Paulson would sell the team, per fans' calls on social media.
Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson announced Tuesday afternoon that he, President of Soccer Gavin Wilkinson and President of Business Mike Golub are removing themselves from all team-related decision making effective immediately. This comes the day after a scathing U.S.
Pressure is building for the Portland Timbers and Thorns after a report that owner Merritt Paulson enabled abuse by former Thorns coach Paul Riley. Fan groups said they are boycotting the club and its upcoming matches as well as calling on sponsors to cut ties. Monday morning, a U.S.
A yearlong U.S. Soccer Federation investigation revealed that Portland Thorns and Timbers owner Merritt Paulson knew of former Thorns coach Paul Riley's alleged abuse of players and did nothing to act on it. In 2015, the Thorns fired Riley but allowed it to appear that he left at the end of his contract, according to the report, and details of his departure were not made public.
A judge ruled Friday that Nike must unseal additional documents related to an ongoing gender discrimination lawsuit against the company. In 2018, four former Nike employees sued the footwear and apparel maker over alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination. US Magistrate Judge Jolie A.
The WNBA is "actively considering" an expansion into Portland, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a letter Thursday. "My colleagues and I have spent a lot of time over the past several months studying expansion and exploring potential cities that would be a good fit to add a WNBA team.
In celebration of two of Portland's favorite industries - coffee and outdoor apparel - Deadstock Coffee and TREW Gear have teamed up for an apparel collection. The collection features TREW's bestselling backcountry skiing and snowboarding pieces in a limited edition black and yellow color blocking.
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported Thursday first-quarter sales of $12.7 billion for the quarter ended Aug. 31, a 4% increase from the same quarter last year and higher than the $12.27 billion expected by analysts. As the apparel giant battles continued struggles in China and increased inventories, here are three takeaways from its quarterly earnings investors call.
Nike on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings above analyst expectations, but headwinds remain. Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported $12.7 billion in quarterly sales, a 4% increase from the same quarter last year and above the $12.27 billion expected by analysts. Nike direct reported $5.1 billion in revenue, which is up 8% compared to last year's numbers.
Before celebrity-brand deals were the mainstream phenomena they are now, Marc Williams was pioneering the industry. In the early 2000s, Williams connected brands like Reebok and Footaction with celebrities like Allen Iverson and Venus Williams. He was part of the early days of product placement and partnerships.
High-flying Portland apparel company Oros has announced another big partnership to elevate the brand. In September, Oros' technology was part of a Blue Origin space mission to test how human cells hold up under intense heat. Now, the company has announced that the Department of Defense will use its aerogel insulating material in cold weather apparel and tactical shelters designed to keep U.S.
The longtime owner of the Portland Thorns and Timbers soccer clubs reportedly sold a 15% stake in the organization quietly in 2021. The move marked the first time that Merritt Paulson has sold a stake of his team, according to the sports business outlet Sportico, which broke the story.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) is set to release its much-anticipated first-quarter earnings on Thursday. Headwinds in China and other Covid-related turbulence will likely be on the agenda. Another topic of discussion may well be Nike's accelerated direct-to-consumer business.
The board of directors for Nautilus Inc. (NYSE: NLS) on Monday announced the company has launched a strategic review that could result in the sale of the company. The Vancouver-based fitness equipment company owns the Bowflex, Nautilus, Schwinn and JRNY fitness brands.
Portland's beloved NBA team, the Trail Blazers, have had a rough few years. After making the Western Conference finals in 2018-19, the team slipped each of the next two years, struggling to make the playoffs in the pandemic-shortened 2019-20, getting eliminated in the first round the next season and, hampered by an injury to superstar guard Damian Lillard, finishing 27-55 last season.
When Vanessa Gomez walks around Portland's Chinatown, it feels like she knows every single business owner. From Deadstock Coffee to Laundry to the brand new Goodies on the corner of Northwest 2nd Avenue and Davis Street, Gomez is on a first-name, hugging basis with them all. "This is my place," she said.
Motherhood is a beautiful thing. For friends Lauren Woodworth and Chandler Lettin, it became even more profound when they realized they'd have their first children just days apart from each other. As the pair's pregnancies progressed and they learned more about the maternity world, the only clothes they could find were boring and disappointing.
Aviation American Gin's distillery, finally open at 2075 N.W. Wilson Street, is equipped with more than just tasty cocktails and pilot-themed decor. The nearly 33,000 square foot space features a tasting room, gift shop, a draft cocktail bar and even an interactive office for partial owner and actor Ryan Reynolds.
A monthly lunch to support female entrepreneurs in Portland is seeking sponsors to keep the effort alive into 2023. Amanda Mailey, a marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience and the founder of Women Supporting Women Wednesday, announced the plans last week on her Instagram @alist_pdx.
As part of its first ever investor day since going public in 1998, Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM) introduced and expanded upon its new three-year growth plan. The Portland-based outdoor company said it anticipates net sales to grow to up to $4.7 billion in 2025.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) has hired its first chief legal officer. Victoria Tullett started in her role Sept. 20, just days after the Grants Pass-company celebrated its first anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange.
Nike has unveiled an effort that looks to create and cultivate public green spaces in communities experiencing extreme climate threats. The Community Climate Resilience Program will kick off with a $2 million grant to Trust for Public Land over the next two years.
A Nike exec will soon take over as the new president of business operations for the NWSL's defending champions. Emma May, Nike's senior brand director of global athlete marketing, will start her new position with the Washington Spirit Oct. 24.
Ahead of Adidas' third-quarter earnings report, analysts at one Wall Street firm said it may struggle with its operating margins over the next few years. Cowen analysts John Kernan, Krista Zuber and Alex Douglas lowered their price target for Adidas to $155 from a prior target of $188.
Trail Blazers broadcast analyst Lamar Hurd spoke to the Business Journal about growing up around basketball, calling Damian Lillard's games and why he was actually satisfied with the original decision to not go on the road with the team this season.
In its latest push to be a more environmentally conscious company, Nike debuted a robot that will extend the life of many of its consumers' favorite shoes. BILL - which stands for Bot Initiated Longevity Lab - uses water-based cleaning products, recycled polyester and 3D models to revamp Air Force 1s, Air Jordan 1s, Space Hippie 01s and Nike Dunks.
Rapper and designer Kanye West told Bloomberg he plans to part ways with Adidas when his contract is up in 2026. This comes the week after West stepped up his attacks on Adidas on Instagram, accusing the brand of making decisions about his Yeezy line without his permission and saying it stole designs from him.
Next Level Burger, a plant-based restaurant chain from Bend specializing in vegan burgers, fries, shakes and other offerings, has raised a $20 million funding round. According to the restaurant, investors include natural food partners, private shareholders and the early-stage vegan investor couple Alex Payne, formerly of Twitter and Simple Bank, and Nicole Brodeur.
A group of University of Oregon undergraduate students are finding ways to identify concussions faster and more effectively. As the state continues to become a major player in the bioscience industry, a lead professor on the project said programs like UO's can foster the next generation of industry-trained workers.
Analysts at one Wall Street firm expect Nike's first-quarter revenue in the China market to dip yet again, but they still expect the company to turn in solid performance over the next 12 months.
In an unassuming garage just off of Southeast Belmont, Jesse Morrow, Elliott Snyder and Randy Spencer recently opened Company Bar: a low-key and inclusive natural wine bar. Complete with an architecture light table as a bar and furniture that gives a hostel-like feel, bartender Spencer said he wanted to give the Belmont neighborhood where he lives an easy place to try wine with friends.
Rap icon Kanye West's displeasure with his apparel partner Adidas has reached a fever pitch, with him posting dozens of times on Instagram about it - only to swiftly delete them - over the last few weeks. The prolific Grammy Award-winner joined Adidas in 2013 after having similar qualms with his former brand partner and Adidas' arch rival, Nike.
A five-year aquatic transportation project has essentially come to an end, organizers announced Tuesday. Friends of Frog Ferry, a nonprofit working to get a passenger ferry on the Willamette River, released a statement saying it missed a federal funding application deadline and the project has few places left to turn.
During Nike's last earnings call, CEO John Donahoe hinted at an upcoming new apparel technology, comparing it to Flyknit, the brand's revolutionary sustainable shoe-making method. Tuesday, Nike (NYSE: NKE) formally announced that technology: Nike Forward. According to a press release, the new so-called "platform" has a significantly reduced carbon footprint compared to its traditional knit fleece thanks to the fewer steps it takes to produce.
The Oregon Mass Timber Coalition has been awarded $41.4 million in federal grants to modernize and boost the forest products industry in Oregon. The money comes from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, which is funded through President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Ahead of the start of the NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers' players and Moda Health representatives are touring towns in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington for the annual Rip City Rally. During the week of Sept. 12, the tour will visit schools in McMinnville, Tillamook, Astoria, St.
Apparel giants Nike, Adidas and Columbia Sportswear dominate Portland's footwear landscape, but the critical mass of local talent has smaller companies setting up shop in the city. A few weeks ago, eco-minded shoe brand Allbirds announced it was establishing a Northwest Portland outpost to act as a design base.
Portland apparel company Oros is headed to space again, but this time with scientific implications that could extend human life. Oros makes jackets and outerwear insulated using technology used in astronaut suits and on spacecraft. It relocated to Portland from Cincinnati in 2019 and has become a promising part of the local apparel startup ecosystem.
Nike has been slashing retail accounts large and small for years in favor of a more direct-to-consumer approach. From mom-and-pop retailers, to a culturally influential Canadian account holder, all the way to Foot Locker, the company has cut more than 50% of its accounts over the past four years, Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend said in a March 21 earnings call.
A Nike executive has joined Dutch Bros board of directors. Ann Miller, executive vice president and chief legal officer for Nike (NYSE: NKE), will serve on Dutch Bros' (NYSE: BROS) audit and risk committee, bringing the board total to nine.
The Black Footwear Forum will return with a live event at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design in Detroit next month, but the event highlighting the contributions of African Americans to the footwear industry has deep Portland ties.
Portland-area studio Laika, known for its stop-motion animation, announced the voice cast for its new feature film. "Wildwood" will be directed by Laika Studio President Travis Knight and is based on a book by Portland musician Colin Meloy of the Decemberists.
Rhodes Perry (he/him) is founder and CEO of Rhodes Perry Consulting, Building Belonging at Work. Perry has been featured several times in the Portland Business Journal for his work in amplifying diverse voices and advising workplaces how they can do the same.
One Portland pizza maker will appear on a Netflix special food documentary series, making her the first Oregon chef to be featured on the show. Sarah Minnick of Lovely's Fifty Fifty at 4039 N. Mississippi Ave. will be featured on "Chef's Table: Pizza", Netflix' latest spinoff of its Emmy-nominated show "Chef's Table."
Early last week Nike (NYSE: NKE) and Adidas settled on a patent infringement lawsuit filed in December by Nike over its Flyknit technology. A few days later, the two apparel companies settled on another patent infringement lawsuit that Adidas filed in June.
This week, Nike employees stayed away from the office and enjoyed a mid-summer vacation. For the second year in a row, Nike gave employees a week off without having to use any PTO. Chief Human Resources officer Monique Matheson previously said while well-being is a core value of the company, the so-called wellness week is an opportunity to be more intentional about it.
Urologist Jessica Lubahn helps patients with their bladder problems every day. But it wasn't until members of her family began struggling with incontinence that she realized just how much of an impact it can have on people's lives.
A patent infringement lawsuit filed by Nike against Adidas last year has been settled. Nike (NYSE: NKE) filed the settlement paperwork Tuesday after the case had little movement since January. In December 2021, Nike filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Adidas alleging the rival sneaker maker had used Nike's knitted footwear technology without permission.
An ex-Nike executive who resigned following reports of her ties to a sneaker reselling business appears to have landed a board position. Allbirds (Nasdaq: BIRD), an eco-branded footwear company, announced the appointment Tuesday of Ann Freeman to its board of directors, effective immediately. The news comes after the San Francisco-based brand announced a Northwest Portland outpost to act as a design base of operations.
The owner of a popular Portland brew pub is expanding his restaurant portfolio. Von Ebert Brewing owner Tom Cook is behind Graze Craze, a charcuterie concept eatery now open at 14021 N.E. Glisan Street. It's the first Oregon location for the franchised chain.
Ed Casey thought he was through with working for chain restaurants. Then Burgerville called. Casey already was a fan of the brand he saw as having a solid customer following and not a lot of problems to fix. The Vancouver-based fast food chain named Casey as its new CEO in February.
The Grants Pass-based coffee chain Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) joined the New York Stock Exchange Sept.15, 2021, debuting at $23 a share and closing its first day of trading at $36.68. That's a gain of almost 60%, and the fast-growing java joint didn't stop there.
Nautilus Inc. reported first-quarter sales Tuesday that were higher than analysts expected but still represented a more than 70% drop versus last year. Despite the drop, the Vancouver company (NYSE: NLS), which owns the Bowflex, Nautilus, Schwinn and JRNY fitness brands, doubled down on confidence that its earnings in the next fiscal year will "return to a more typical pre-pandemic seasonality."
As the sun set on Portland's Jupiter Hotel Aug. 4, the sixth annual Sneaker Week kicked off with shoe-themed art installations, a live DJ, sneaker dyeing and more. Sneaker Week was co-founded by Herbert Beauclere and Megan Davis, and celebrates various aspects of sneaker culture between creative professionals and enthusiasts alike.
The Portland-based NW Materials Show is back this week for the first time since 2019 and offers outdoor and apparel companies a space to build connections with global manufacturers face-to-face.
Adidas on Friday reported quarterly sales and earnings above analyst expectations, growing 4% compared to last year thanks to strong growth in Western markets. Despite that good news, the company's operating profit fell 28% in the quarter as a result of suspended operations in Russia and Covid shutdowns in China.
A leading voice in Canada's sneaker culture is considering his legal options after Nike closed his retail account. Trent, who goes by the moniker Trent Out Loud and sells shoes through his Toronto-basedExclucity retail brand, received an email from Nike on July 28 telling him his account would close on Oct.
It's been a tough year so far for Nike (NYSE: NKE) shareholders. The footwear giant's share price is down 32.6% year to date, making it the worst performing among the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Nike closed at $111.77 on Tuesday, down from $166.39, its closing price on Dec.
A new food cart pod is coming to Southeast Portland, and it will be focused on elevating BIPOC and LGBTQ+ food makers. The pod is called Lil' America and comes from a new restaurant group called Win Win in partnership with Portland's ChefStable restaurant group.
A Portland company's third seed funding round has landed it $1 million. This brings shoe maker Vimazi's total seed funding amount to $2.6 million, said co-founder John Zilly, who's built the company for three years with co-founder Scott Tucker. The basic principle behind Zimazi's shoe is that the faster the runner, the more force they generate.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) confirmed Thursday that it will publicly release demographic recruitment and promotion data, including employee gender, race, and ethnicity, by 2024. The decision comes after Nike's board and shareholders voted against a resolution in October 2021 to disclose more information on its diversity, equity and inclusion progress.
For its sixth anniversary, Nike-sponsored Biketown is partnering with local nonprofit The Street Trust to expand its Biketown for All Initiative. The strategy will give Portlanders who qualify for FASFA and those who qualify for food stamps, SNAP or EBT more chances to enjoy the bike-sharing service.
Portland's sixth annual Sneaker Week, which kicks off next week, and will center on a theme of cultivating the industry's future. Co-founded by Herbert Beauclere and Megan Davis, Sneaker Week celebrates various aspects of sneaker culture between creative professionals and enthusiasts alike. Each day features different themes, including art, design, music, sport, media, tech and science.
Columbia Sportswear Co. (Nasdaq: COLM) on Wednesday reported second quarter sales and earnings below expectations but still 4% higher compared to last year. The company reported $578.1 million in quarterly sales while analysts expected about $592.2 million.
As part of its name, image and likeness network, Adidas has revealed its first signed cohort of all female student athletes. The cohort's 15 athletes span across 13 different NCAA Division I colleges and 7 different sports.
With more people traveling again, hotels across the country are bouncing back from the pandemic, according to a new mid-year report. Oregon is no different. Oregon's hotel revenue so far this year is 10% higher than revenues in 2019, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, a Washington, D.C.-based trade organization.
Adidas is adjusting its 2022 financial outlook after "slower-than-expected recovery" in its China business since the start of the third quarter. The company now expects revenues to grow at a mid- to high-single-digit rate versus the previous expectation of 11%-13%.
A new car-free public plaza now adorns Portland's Old Town neighborhood. Thanks to a partnership between the Old Town Community Association and PBOT, Couch Street Plaza is located at Northwest Couch Street between Northwest 3rd and 4th avenues.
The project to replace the I-5 bridge connecting Oregon to Washington won a key vote last night. The Interstate Bridge Replacement program announced July 21 that its Executive Steering Group voted to move the program's modified locally preferred alternative into the federal environmental review process for further study.
A new pedestrian bridge will open at the end of July and connect two of Portland's fastest growing neighborhoods: Lloyd and the Central Eastside. The Congressman Earl Blumenauer Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge will stretch 475 feet across I-84 just east of the Oregon Convention Center.
The father of several of Portland's favorite restaurants has opened a new ooey gooey pastry shop. Kinnamon's opened this week at 1241 N.W. Johnson St. where the old Little Chickpea location was, and serves up a dozen different iterations of the classic cinnamon roll.
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, an HBCU in Michigan owned by Portland's D'Wayne Edwards, announced that Nike is investing $3 million over 3 years in the college as part of its Black Community Commitment. This grant will go towards building a talent pipeline for students who want careers in business and design, Edwards said in an Instagram post Wednesday morning.
After her 123 N.W. Second Avenue storefront was broken into last week, Kamelah Adams of Mimi's Fresh Tees is temporarily shifting her business to online only. Adams had already considered temporarily closing her physical location due to some family health issues, but the break- in was a sign, she said.
A new Sicilian restaurant in Montavilla is partnering with grocery store Market of Choice to bring authentic Sicilian olive oil to Portland. Dan Gold and his Sicilian-American wife Elise own Sebastiano's, a five employee family-operated restaurant that specializes in homemade breads like muffuletta, meat and cheese sandwiches, olive-flavored pastries and more.
On the first day of the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, five-time Jamaican Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah announced she has signed with the athletic footwear company Puma, effectively ending her contract with Beaverton-based apparel giant Nike.
A senior Nike executive is taking a leadership role with another company's board. Angela Dong, global vice president and general manager of Nike’s Greater China business, is joining Estee Lauder as its board director. Dong spent 17 years with the Beaverton-based apparel giant (NYSE: NKE), the last seven of those in her current role.
In 2021, Nike unveiled its MLB City Connect Series, which redesigned the uniforms of seven major league baseball teams. The overhaul aimed to "explore a franchise's connection to its city and its fanbase," according to the brand. This came after Nike signed a 10-year deal in 2019 making it the official apparel provider of the league.
As the World Athletics Championships inch closer to Hayward Field in Eugene, Nike is celebrating with programming all over Track Town. With Oregon coming out of a rough two years of Covid, the event is estimated to produce $52 million of direct spending by visitors according to a preliminary economic impact report from 2015.
Two national environmental groups, backed by thousands of petition signatures, are urging Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: COLM) to end the use of harmful chemicals in its products. The Natural Resources Defense Council and the U.S. PIRG Education Fund held a press conference outside the apparel maker's Portland flagship store Thursday, pressing the company to phase out the use of PFAS chemicals in their products.
Vancouver, British Columbia-based outdoor equipment outfitter Arc'teryx is establishing an office in Portland to focus on its footwear business, and it will be led and staffed by Nike veterans. Ovidio Garcia, vice president of footwear for the company, joined Arc'teryx last November.
Three weeks after Kanye West accused Adidas of ripping off one of his shoe designs, a former designer for the brand will join the singer's industrial design company. Steven Smith has been executive designer with West's Yeezy brand and now will be the head of his Donda Industrial Design, West's new design venture.
It started with just a few balls made out of bike tires. Today, a Portland-based international business that prioritizes furry friends looks to save the planet and provide ample opportunities. Cycledog was founded in 2009 by Lanette Fidrych, a former product manager and developer at Nike.
The Saudi Arabian government-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series begins today in North Plains, and several people affected by the attacks on 9/11 spoke out in opposition to it just down the road. "Our message today is very clear: These golfers that are getting in bed with the Saudis, they should know what they're doing and it's shame on them," Brett Eagleson said at North Plains' Veterans Memorial Park.
Home to the world headquarters of Nike, the North American headquarters of Adidas and dozens of other footwear and apparel businesses, Oregon and specifically Portland are known for their robust sports business ecosystem. A recent study conducted by Portland Business Alliance not only confirmed these ideas, but also showed that smaller footwear, apparel and outdoor companies in the region have an impact.
Eight-plus years ago, the Columbia River Crossing project collapsed after Washington state lawmakers voted not to allocate the necessary funding. The CRC would have replaced the Interstate 5 bridge, which traverses the Columbia River, is now more than a century old and is a vital economic artery for the West Coast.
There are many golfers participating in the LIV Pumpkin Ridge invitational, but six of the highest ranked in the world appear to have been affiliated with either Nike or Adidas at some point in time. Here is what the Business Journal was able to gather.
Nike on Monday reported fourth-quarter and full-year earnings above analyst expectations, with $12.2 billion in quarterly sales and $46.7 billion in annual sales for the year ended May 31. As the footwear and apparel giant (NYSE: NKE) adjusts to record breaking inflation, here are three takeaways from its quarterly earnings investors call.
Nike on Monday reported fourth-quarter and full-year earnings above analyst expectations. Though sales in the Asia Pacific and Latin America regions boomed during the quarter, Nike dropped its gross margin and sales in China continued to slide. Nike Inc.
The youngest player in National Women's Soccer League history and a Portland Thorns midfielder is now a brand ambassador. 16-year-old Olivia Moultrie announced her partnership Thursday with Playermaker, a U.K.-based sports technology company with a smart soccer performance tracking app. She is Playermaker's first female ambassador.
As Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course in North Plains prepares to host the controversial LIV Invitational Golf Series tournament beginning June 30, many are left wondering how much cash is at stake for the course. The club is facing intense criticism for hosting the event from LIV Golf.
With Nike (NYSE: NKE) to release its fourth-quarter financial results next week, Wall Street is mixed on what on what to expect. There are concerns that the apparel giant may issue guidance below estimates with an earnings range of $3.75 to $4.25 per share compared to a $4.49 consensus.
As opposition to a Saudi Arabian government-backed golf tournament escalates, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden is asking players to consider the death of a 15-year-old Portland girl. Golfers are set to tee off June 30 at the Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains.
The Portland-area course hosting a new Saudi Arabian golf league's first U.S. tournament could face major consequences for its decision. So say insiders who've tracked the Saudi Arabian government-backed LIV league, which tees off June 30 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. The league has attracted big-name players including Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka, who has won four PGA major.
Last week, Adidas filed a lawsuit against its largest rival Nike for alleged patent infringement based on several of Adidas' sports technology products and apps. While this complaint marks the latest in the rivalry between the two apparel giants, their conflicts date back more than a decade, starting with Nike's Flyknit and Adidas' Primeknit technology.
Reed College announced Dr. Phyllis Esposito as its new vice president and dean for institutional diversity Thursday evening. Esposito will begin July 1 and lead efforts to foster an inclusive campus and meet Reed's commitments to diversity, equity and anti-racism. She will work with President Audrey Bilger as a member of the senior leadership team.
Fitness equipment manufacturer Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE:NLS) announced Thursday that Chairman M. Carl Johnson, III will be retiring from its Board of Directors effective Aug. 2. "It's been an honor and privilege to serve on the Nautilus board over the last twelve years," Johnson said in a press release.
Nike-owned studio Waffle Iron Entertainment has reportedly signed a deal with Apple Original Films to produce sports content for the streaming service. This isn't the first time the two mega companies have worked together.
While no Oregon chefs or restaurants won James Beard Awards this year, one Portland restaurateur won for his cookbook. Gregory Gourdet, former "Top Chef" contestant and judge and owner of anticipated restaurant and bar combo Kann and Bar Sousòl, won a James Beard Foundation book award for his cookbook "Everyone's Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health."
Kids interested in learning about the footwear industry no longer have to wait until college to take classes. Elizabeth Brock-Jones, kids innovation director at Nike and an instructor at Lasell University in Massachusetts and University of Oregon's sports product management school, hosts four-week long footwear industry classes for students 12 to 18 years old every summer.
Baltimore-based apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) plans to reopen its corporate offices next month, the company said, including its Portland office that employs about 100 people. Following its Portland-based competitors Nike and Adidas, Under Armour said its employees will return to its footwear design facility at 2815 S.W. Barbur Blvd.
Adidas filed a lawsuit against its largest rival for alleged patent infringement based on several of Adidas' sports technology products and apps. Documents filed June 10 in Eastern Texas federal court allege Nike (NYSE: NKE) is infringing on nine Adidas patents, including its Adidas 1 shoe and its Confirmed App.
"Support" isn't a word Betsy Cross and her husband Will Cervarich like to use in their jewelry boutique, Betsy & Iya. "We say 'Thank you for your enthusiasm. Thank you for your business.'
Between getting lost on the way back from the Dominican Republic to getting stolen by a porch pirate after returning to Portland, Dillon T. Pickle has been through a lot in the last few months. But now that it's baseball season, and the mascot just wants to make sure everyone has fun during Portland Pickles games at the newly remodeled Walker Stadium in Southeast Portland.
A pioneering Portland cocktail bar is now ranked in the top 50 best bars in all of North America. Teardrop Lounge, an intimate and chic spot at 1015 N.W. Everett St., ranked No. 48 in North America's 50 Best Bars competition.
Nike, along with other Western companies, is adjusting its operations and strategies in China, pulling an app in the Asian market. The sportswear giant (NYSE: NKE) announced it would shut down its Run Club app in China starting July 8.
The owner of the Pearl's Pink Rabbit cocktail bar is opening a darker, more sultry dining experience right next door. Collin Nicholas said Fools and Horses, a reservation-based whiskey-focused bar, will open in the former Vault cocktail bar space right next to Pink Rabbit.
Nike's former basketball marketing lead is headed to Durham, North Carolina, to become the Blue Devils' men's basketball team's first general manager. In her new role, Rachel Baker will "specialize in helping players enhance their personal and professional skill sets, capitalize on strategic partnerships, including NIL opportunities, and work to support players in navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with being a student-athlete at the highest level" according to a release.
Rupert Campbell sees himself as a small cog in a much larger machine. The Adidas head of North America said he has the easiest and best job out of the 1,700 employees at Adidas' campus in North Portland. But when he sits on the deck of one of the campus' newest buildings, The Intersection, everyone knows he's the company's new national president.
Oregon State University named Jayathi Murthy as its 16th president and the first woman of color to hold the position Tuesday morning. She will succeed Becky Johnson, who has served as the interim president since May 2021 after F. King Alexander resigned in April 2021 over his handling of sexual misconduct allegations while president at Louisiana State University.
For the first time ever, the World Athletics Championship will be held in the United States, and Oregon will be its gracious host. From July 15-24, world class track and field athletes from across the world will compete at the newly revamped Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
Portland ranks highly among other cities for its women who make six figures, according to a new study from SmartAsset. The report examined the percentage of female workers who earn six figures and the percentage of total six-figure earners who are women. It then created an index score based on those two factors to determine final rankings.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center and Oregon Nurses Association have reached a tentative agreement, potentially averting a strike at the Portland hospital, according to both entities. "The tentative agreement takes critical steps to improve patient care and safety, raise nurse practice standards, keep health care affordable and begin addressing Providence's growing staffing crisis," the nurses association said in a statement.
In the latest update of the Nike lawsuit against StockX, the sneaker reseller doubled down on its stance that Nike's claims are meritless. "Nike's lawsuit is nothing more than a baseless and misleading attempt to interfere with an innovative and efficient method to trade in current culture, part of the increasingly popular and lawful secondary market for the sale of its sneakers and other goods," StockX said in its June 6 filing.
Nike's co-founder and board chairman emeritus Phil Knight, along with Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Alan Smolinisky, placed a $2 billion bid to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, according to several reports. If the bid shakes out, it could ensure that the team remains in Portland well past 2025, when its Moda Center lease is set to expire.
From now until June 8, just 10 minutes of exercise through Adidas’ Runtastic app can help clear the ocean of plastic waste. So says the company, which this week detailed its fifth annual Run for the Oceans initiative. The event invites people to stay active while helping Adidas reach its goals to end plastic waste in its products and become carbon neutral by 2050.
Working in the apparel industry during the early 2000s as a gay man, safety wasn’t always a luxury Phil Horrocks experienced. So when his boss, Columbia Sportswear CEO Tim Boyle, became one of the first public company executives to come out in support of gay marriage in 2013, Horrocks said it was a big deal.
A well-known Portland-based upcycling brand says its new line is built to last longer than non-green materials. Looptworks unveiled a 100% recycled and recyclable line Thursday on the heels of an active spring for the manufacturer. In April, Looptworks announced a collaboration with Eddie Bauer. Last fall, it revealed it will build a new Pacific Northwest manufacturing facility in coming years.
While it makes sense that a large company would experience its share of legal activity, Nike's attorneys have lately been especially busy. They're, as the docket indicates, working both relatively new cases as well as matters that emerged four years ago.
Rose Zhang, one of the best female amateur golfers in the world, is now Adidas' first student athlete with a name, image and likeness deal. Adidas' announced a multiyear deal with 19-year-old Zhang Tuesday morning as she enters the U.S. Women's Open.
Nike recently launched a new line that revamps worn out branded gear. The line is called Nike Re-Creation, and its first drop included three hoodie and crew silhouettes that are being sold in limited quantities exclusively at the company's Los Angeles store, The Grove.
Portland children's mental health nonprofit Albertina Kerr announced Allison Stark as its new CEO Thursday afternoon. "We are fortunate to have someone of Allison's caliber and experience to continue Kerr's caring legacy," said David Lake, chair of Kerr's board of directors, in a press release.
Oregon-based apparel brands Nike and Adidas both saw their rankings rise in the latest Axios and Harris Poll survey that ranks the reputations of the 100 most visible corporate brands in the United States. Nike (NYSE: NKE) rose six spots to No. 56 on the survey, which was published Tuesday.
In Omorpho's second seed funding round, co-founder Stefan Olander said the microweight apparel brand had to do less outreach as interest flooded in. "Before you go to market, you're selling more on a promise ...
Footwear maker Dr. Martens will permanently close its North Portland distribution center and lay off 71 workers. According to a WARN notice sent to the Oregon workforce investments office May 18, the distribution center at 3627 N. Anchor St. will begin layoffs Sept. 1 and fully close the facility Oct.
Almost two months after Nike (NYSE: NKE) said it would temporarily close Russian stores in response to the invasion of Ukraine, reports say the company is now completely pulling out of the country and not renewing its franchise contracts. Nike's largest franchisee in Russia is Inventive Retail Group.
Portland apparel startup Omorpho has secured $6 million in seed funding. The investment was led by KB Partners, a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on the intersection of sports and technology, and included Greenchain Capital and Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. KB led the startup's previous funding round last fall.
Oregon's homegrown footwear and apparel giant inched up two spots from last year in the latest ranking of the nation's largest corporations. Nike (NYSE: NKE) ranked No. 83 in this year's Fortune 500 - its highest place to date - after a year in which profits increased more than 125% to $5.7 billion and revenues rose 19% to $44.5 billion.
With June just around the corner, Nike Inc. introduced its Converse brand's seventh annual Pride month collection. According to the brand, this year's collection is designed around the theme of "Found Family," which celebrates the sense of community often felt between those in the LGBT+ community.
A Portland restaurant is being featured in a new Yelp campaign highlighting businesses that pivoted to face the newfound challenges of the pandemic. Mestizo, a gluten-free, vegan-friendly Latin American bar and restaurant off Southeast Division, was chosen for Yelp's "Turn the Tables" campaign.
Nike's chief talent, diversity and culture officer is leaving the company at the end this summer, the second person to leave the role in less than five years. Felicia Mayo came on as the footwear and apparel company's head of diversity from Tesla in 2019.
Two sisters are the first high school athletes to sign name, image and likeness deals with Nike. USA national youth soccer players Alyssa and Gisele Thompson from Harvard Westlake High School in Los Angeles signed a multiyear compensatory deal with Nike, according to their representative Evan Sroka from A&V Sports.
Adidas, among other apparel outfitters, is being accused of wage theft by an activist group that advocates for international workers. In a blog post first reported by Footwear News, Clean Clothes Campaign alleges that 784,000 garment workers in Cambodia were underpaid by approximately $109 million between April and May 2021.
In coordination with bike manufacturer Strider's education foundation and its national movement All Kids Bike, Keen is giving both Woodlawn Elementary School and James John Elementary School 24 Strider bikes, 24 helmets, access to bike riding lessons and more.
In the year Dutch Bros went public, CEO and President Joth Ricci's total compensation jumped more than $60 million. And most of it is from stock awards. According to Dutch Bros' Schedule 14A form, Ricci owned nearly 2.6 million shares of Class A Common Stock of the Grants Pass coffee chain in 2021.
Nike is half a century old, and it's celebrating by sharing rarely seen snapshots of the brand's most iconic moments. Throughout the month of May, the footwear and apparel giant (NYSE: NKE) will provide access to exclusive content from the Department of Nike Archives.
A little more than a year after an arson destroyed its building, Portland Garment Factory is releasing a new line. The award-winning soft goods design and manufacturing company was one of the first companies at the start of the pandemic to offer to make protective equipment.
A new study says renting may be better than buying right now in Portland. SmartAsset, a financial advising website, analyzed data on sales prices and annual rents to calculate the price-to-rent ratio in 50 of the largest U.S. cities.
Dutch Bros stock (NYSE: BROS) dropped below its $23 IPO price for the first time in a sharp sell-off starting after hours Wednesday, reaching $20.23 Thursday morning before coming back to around $25. CEO and President Joth Ricci, during the first quarter earnings call Wednesday, noted macro-economic headwinds such as rising dairy costs, and lowered both its same-shop sales growth goals and its annual earnings forecasts.
Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) on Wednesday reported quarterly sales and earnings well above analyst expectations, and announced it expects to open at least 130 shops in 2022. The Grants Pass-based company, which went public in September, also reported $152.2 million in sales in the first quarter ended March 31, a 54% increase from the same quarter last year.
In February, Nike filed a complaint against StockX saying the online reseller was selling non-fungible tokens of Nike shoes without its permission. Now, Nike has updated the complaint and now says StockX also is selling counterfeits of physical Nike shoes the reseller advertises as authentic.
An Adidas sports bra ad campaign that caused a stir when it launched has been banned in the United Kingdom. The company, which has its North American headquarters in Portland, posted a photo collage in February of 25 pairs of bare breasts in all different shapes, sizes and skin colors to its Twitter account with the caption "We believe women's breasts in all shapes and sizes deserve support and comfort.
It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and Nike has launched a podcast to commemorate it. The footwear and apparel giant based in Beaverton (NYSE: NKE) dropped the first episode of its new podcast "No Off-Season" today. According to Footwear News, there will be new episodes every Tuesday available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts via Nike's Trained podcast feed.
Last year, star Portland chef Gregory Gourdet announced his long-awaited brick-and-mortar restaurant Kann would open in 2022. Now, Gourdet will also open a bar in the space just below it. Bar Sousòl will open two weeks after Kann at 538 S.E. Ash St., according to the Oregonian which first reported the news.
To mark the return of TEDxPortland to Moda Center at the end of the month, and the event's 10-year anniversary, the series' longtime partner Nike has unveiled a special edition Air Force 1 sneaker. The shoe features a white leather outside with iridescent swooshes on either side.
A fitness apparel company started by a former Nike executive is adding famous fitness industry members to its team to raise its online profile. Omorpho announced fitness instructors Kirsty Godso, Claire Thomas, Julie "Jaws" Nelson and Mandy DiMarzo as its new brand ambassadors.
A Portland performance shoe company just released its newest product: a trail running shoe inspired by the rocky terrain of Huntsville, Alabama. Speedland's first shoe, the SL:PDX, was tailored for trail running in Portland and its surrounding areas.
At the end of Nike employees' first week back in the office on a hybrid schedule, they got out of work early - a practice that will happen every Friday for the next several months.
Adidas on Friday reported quarterly sales and earnings above analyst expectations, but still 3% lower than the same quarter last year as the company struggles with a drop in China sales. The company reported $5.58 billion in currency neutral sales in the first quarter.
Adidas announced a new partnership with Foot Locker that it said will generate revenues up to $105 million this year. The partnership will make Foot Locker a leading retailer of Adidas' basketball footwear and apparel. "We are delighted to be deepening our partnership with Foot Locker as we continue to execute our 'Own the Game' strategy," Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted said in a press release.
Kenny Moore, a former runner for University of Oregon coach and Nike co-founder Bill Bowerman, died Wednesday at 78. "We are deeply saddened by today's news of the passing of UO distance great Kenny Moore. Among his contributions to track and field, he was an Olympian, UO All-American, journalist and screenwriter.
An HBCU in Detroit, Michigan reopened its doors this week thanks to Portland's D'Wayne Edwards. Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design is now Michigan's only historically Black college and the first one in the country to be reinstated.
Oregon's got a new billionaire, and he'll serve you a mean cup of joe. Travis Boersma, co-founder of Grants Pass coffee chain Dutch Bros, is now on Forbes list of billionaires for the first time. Boersma started Dutch Bros with a small coffee cart with is late brother in 1992.
Portland-based high-end cutlery maker Steelport Knife Co. will start selling its new line of five essential kitchen knives at luxury kitchen goods store Sur La Table locations nationally. According to Steelport, Sur La Table is now the only national retailer to carry an American cutlery brand, as Japanese knives tend to dominate the market.
Nike Inc. hired yet another new exec: a new chief marketing officer for its Jordan brand. Shannon Watkins confirmed her hiring Monday on her LinkedIn page. She previously worked as insurance provider Aflac's chief brand and marketing officer for four years and before that worked for Coca-Cola for more than eight years.
Nike has promoted one of its execs to be its new global vice president of direct acceleration. Maggie Gauger, previously Nike's global vice president of marketplace, announced her new role on LinkedIn Monday morning.
Peter Moore, the designer responsible for Nike's Air Jordan 1 and Dunk shoes and its iconic Jumpman logo, died this weekend at 78. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Peter Moore, an iconic designer, whose legacy will forever be connected to Jordan Brand, and the sneaker culture he helped to create," Howard "H" White, Jordan brand vice president, said in a statement to Business Insider.
Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger joint from Bend that serves up vegan burgers, fries, shakes and other offerings, has a new location next to Providence Park. The new location at 1972 W. Burnside comes a few months after the restaurant chain announced plans to open 21 new stores by the end of 2025.
Members of the public can now review and offer their opinions on an updated draft plan for replacing Portland's nearly century-old Burnside Bridge. Several groups working on the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project voted earlier in the year on three cost saving measures that could reduce the new bridge's price by upwards of $240 million.
The fortunes of the dominant brands in the U.S. sportswear market could be changing, giving growing brands a chance to gain market share, according to a presentation by an industry observer. Matt Powell is a senior adviser for sports at market research company NPD Group with nearly 50 years of experience in the retail industry.
Columbia Sportswear Co. (Nasdaq: COLM) on Thursday reported strong quarterly sales and earnings above analysts' expectations. The outdoor apparel brand also reported a 22% increase in sales this quarter compared to the year before. The company reported $761.5 million in quarterly sales, right in the sweet spot of the $738 million to $787 million expected by analysts.
The 13th annual One Motorcycle Show comes to the Zidell Yards this weekend. Organizers said they are expecting as many as 15,000 people to come to the custom motorcycle event that calls itself the world's largest.
A Portland-area studio known for its stop-motion animation announced a new project in collaboration with the creator of "Ozark." Laika announced "The Night Gardener" Wednesday with Bill Dubuque, describing it as "a gritty neo-noir folktale centered on a young man in rural Missouri fighting to keep his family together in the wake of a tragedy."
A little more than a month after announcing the event was back on, Feast Portland will be postponed, according to the event's Instagram. "After some thoughtful discussions and heartfelt considerations, we have decided to postpone live events at Feast Portland this year," the post read.
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike (NYSE: NKE), donated $1 million to a Republican-tied political action committee, according to state campaign finance records. The donation on April 19 is the largest that the PAC called Bring Balance to Salem has received to date. According to Willamette Week, former U.S.
The University of Portland Board of Regents has selected Robert Kelly to serve as the school's 21st president. Kelly will be the first lay person and the first African American president in the school's history. He succeeds Rev. Mark L.
Nike-owned non-fungible token studio RTFKT dropped its first digital sneakers last week called Nike Cryptokicks. The sneakers take on the silhouette of Nike's iconic Dunk shoe and can be customized with several different skins.
Nike sales are down more than 25%, Jordan sales are down by mid-teen numbers and Adidas dropped in the high singles, according to Powell. Alternatively, sales for brands like Skechers, Puma, Reebok, Under Armor and Portland-based On all grew, he said.
One of the region's best-known repurposing manufacturers is partnering with Eddie Bauer on a new upcycled collection. Looptworks announced this new collaboration Thursday called (Re)form, which will use damaged mineral wash cotton sweatshirts sent from Eddie Bauer stores and warehouses to the Looptworks workshop in Portland.
Portland-area beer hall Loyal Legion is opening a reservation-only cocktail bar called Flora in the upstairs space of its new Beaverton location next week. Described as an intimate, refined upper-level bar that serves drinks in crystal glassware, Flora will open April 28 and be a critical part of the beer hall, according to a press release.
News about Oregon and specifically Portland has been less than optimistic lately, as rents are rising at unprecedented rates and inflation continues to dent paychecks. But Oregon state economist Josh Lehner is more optimistic about the next few years for the region. He spoke this week at Portland State University's annual Harold G.
It is no secret: Portland's permitting process has its critics. City council has been considering updates to the system for more than a decade, and some businesses have even taken to social media with complaints.
Sporting hats with an amphibious logo, supporters of the Willamette River passenger ferry service Frog Ferry said at a press conference Wednesday morning they are not giving up on the proposed transit option. "This is feasible, and we believe that this is really about control.
On the coattails of its 22% jump in digital sales in the third quarter, Nike has hired Twitter's former chief design officer as its new vice president of digital design. Dantley Davis announced his new position with the Beaverton-based apparel maker (NYSE: NKE) on his Twitter and LinkedIn accounts last week.
Portland Business Journal along with two other publications filed a motion on April 8 to intervene on a gender discrimination lawsuit against Nike in attempts to unseal more case documents. In March, Nike (NYSE: NKE) said it would unseal some previously hidden information in a 2018 lawsuit that was filed on behalf of four former employees alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
A Portland-based women's workwear outfitter teamed up with a ranch on a South Dakota reservation for a new line. Dovetail Workwear's DX Ranch Collection features several pairs of work pants and shirts inspired by the women of DX Ranch, a fourth-generation Oceti Sakowin ranch on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota.
Nike announced a new remote work policy April 13 that will give employees more opportunities to work from wherever they please. Employees of the Beaverton-based sportswear giant (NYSE: NKE) will be able to work remotely up to four weeks per year, an internal email first reported by Business Insider said.
A graphic designer is suing Nike, along with two other major sports retailers, saying the Oregon company used trademarked NCAA tournament designs without permission. Documents filed March 31 in the U.S. District Court in Southern Texas said designer Landon "Adobe Bryant" Jones sent several designs in April 2020 including the phrase "BALLIN" to Lauren Gallo, a senior director in Nike's marketing and creative department.
A recent report has given Portland-based outdoor brands Columbia Sportswear and Nike low marks for their use of forever plastics in their products. Environmental advocacy groups OSPIRG Foundation, Natural Resources Defense Council and Fashion FWD created a report card for several outdoor apparel brands and their commitments to eliminating PFA plastic particles from their supply chains.
The pandemic isolated everyone, dragging some into loneliness and depression, including Amanda Mailey. Now, she is trying to reverse those feelings among Portland women entrepreneurs of color like herself, one lunch at a time. Women Supporting Women Wednesday is a monthly lunch at a different woman-owned restaurant aimed at bringing women entrepreneurs of color together for camaraderie, networking and community.
Former Nike brand president Trevor Edwards is expected to be nominated as the new director of digital media and e-commerce company Hypebeast, according to a recent press release. "It has been amazing to watch Kevin and the Hypebeast team for almost two decades grow from a small blog to a global barometer and catalyst of culture.
Only 4% of sports media coverage is dedicated to women's sports, a disparity illustrated by Jenny Nguyen's experience watching the NCAA women's basketball championship in 2018. She and some friends gathered at a bar to watch the game on a small TV in the corner, only to realize they were surrounded by televisions all showing men's sports.
"The moment we actually met them and saw their pitches were like, 'We don't have a shot, these guys are so incredible,'" said Elias Stahl, co-founder of sustainable fashion footwear brand Hilos. But just two days later, in its first year attending South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, Hilos won Best In Show and the Innovative World Technologies award at the festival's pitch event three weeks ago.
Online reseller StockX filed a response Thursday to a recent Nike lawsuit against it, saying Nike's infringement claims against StockX's new non-fungible token collection "lack merit." The Beaverton-based footwear giant (NYSE: NKE) accused StockX in February of selling NFTs depicting Nike shoes without the company's permission.
Work from the world renowned artist Banksy will be on display in Southeast Portland starting April 15. Portland's three-week long exhibition will be the kick off of an international tour called Banksyland that immerses audiences in more than 100 pieces of the artist's work from street art to video installations.
Homeless shelter Bybee Lakes Hope Center recently expanded its center in North Portland that doubles its bed capacity and adds a new LGBTQ+ specific dorm. "Bybee Lakes Hope Center's individualized model for transitional housing has proven to be successful, and is an example that could be applied nationwide," said Alan Evans, founder and CEO of Helping Hands.
A newly signed bill looks to bolster Oregon's film and media incentives program. The bill, signed last week by Gov. Kate Brown, doubles the state's tax rebate from 10% to 20% on in-state payroll for movies and television shows. It further increases rebates on such items as food and lodging during shoots from 20% to 25%.
A new women's shoe line by a Nike competitor could challenge the footwear giant's share of the market, according to an industry expert. Earlier this month, Lululemon announced its first enior industry adviser for sports at market research company NPD Group shoe line designed specifically for women's feet, saying it scanned millions of women's feet over several years to get a very specifically catered design.
Nike is launching a new partnership with Vanessa Bryant to honor her late husband and daughter, Kobe and Gigi Bryant. "Kobe Bryant means so much to so many of us, not just NBA fans but globally beyond the game," John Donahoe, Nike (NYSE: NKE) president and CEO said in a news release.
NFTs use so much energy due to the trillions upon trillions of small puzzles that must be solved in order to do anything with them. Many of the main NFT networks, including Ethereum, use a method called proof of work to create, sell and purchase NFTs.
The price tags can be staggering. A collage showcasing hundreds of unique designs sold at an online auction for just over $69 million last March. The same month, three pairs of Nike sneakers sold for more than $3 million in minutes. A photo of an ape wearing a hat and gold chains could go for several million dollars.
A representative for Brookfield Properties and Pioneer Place confirmed Thursday that a world renowned Taiwanese restaurant is coming to Pioneer Place shopping center. Portland Business Journal reported Tuesday that public business registration records first tweeted by local architect Iain Mackenzie indicated Din Tai Fung had registered a new LLC for a Pioneer Place location.
Lawyers for several former female Nike employees filed a motion Wednesday saying they're not satisfied with Nike releasing just the "overwhelming majority" of information in a lawsuit against the footwear and apparel company. Last week, Nike (NYSE: NKE) said it would unseal some previously hidden information in a 2018 lawsuit that was filed on behalf of four former employees alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
A new study finds that Portland's rising home prices puts the metro area 11th among U.S. cities with the steeping price increases. Anytime Estimate, a home pricing and financing company, analyzed federal data and the Zillow Home Value Index to see how inflation and stagnant wages are affecting people and their ability to buy homes.
Adidas Wednesday announced a network that will give more than 50,000 NCAA Division I student athletes the ability to become paid brand ambassadors for the company. The network will take advantage of recent rules for college athletes marketing their name, image and likeness (known as NIL) and will encompass 23 sports across 109 schools.
A world renowned Taiwanese restaurant appears to be working on establishing its first Portland location in Pioneer Square, though a spokesperson could not confirm. According to public business registration records first tweeted by local architect Lain Mackenzie, Din Tai Fung has registered a new LLC for a Pioneer Place location.
Adidas is teaming up with National Women's Soccer League rookie Trinity Rodman on a book about her athletic journey thus far as the 2021 No. 2 overall draft pick despite never playing a single collegiate soccer game due to Covid.
Portland Police recovered more than a quarter of a million dollars in stolen Adidas shoes Sunday, the department said in a tweet. "Last night, a U-Haul containing 1,100 pairs of new Adidas "Yeezy" shoes was stolen. Dayshift officers located the U-Haul, arrested 26 (year-old) Rupert Crosse, and recovered the shoes, which are estimated to be worth over $250,000," the department's tweet said.
A Portland-based acai bowl restaurant is expanding outside the city for the first time. On April 1, Moberi will open a location in Beaverton at the Cedar Hills Crossing shopping mall near Shake Shack. This is the restaurant's fourth location and first one outside of Portland.
Nike on Monday reported third-quarter sales and earnings above analyst expectations with $10.9 billion in quarterly sales, an 8% increase from the same quarter last year. As the footwear and apparel giant (NYSE: NKE) gears up for a new fiscal year, here are three takeaways from its third quarter earnings investors call.
Nike on Monday reported third-quarter sales and earnings above analyst expectations. While the worldwide footwear and apparel brand reported a drop in sales in China, sales in other regions flourished. Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) reported $10.9 billion in quarterly sales, an 8% increase from the same quarter last year, while Nike brand reported $10.3 billion in revenue, up 8% compared to last year.
Attendees of national conventions spend an average of $404 per day while in Oregon, said OCC executive director Craig Stroud. Apply that math to the upcoming convention, and it comes out to $4.8 million in total spent in the region over three days.
The Roxy, a longtime 24-hour diner in downtown Portland, announced in a Facebook post Wednesday night it will close permanently. "Staffing is hard enough these days, (for everyone) but with the building rehab looming, it's nearly impossible. I'm grateful for the years we had, and I love those who are working to the bitter end."
Lawyers for Nike said in a court filing Wednesday that the company is willing to make the "overwhelming majority" of plaintiffs' motion and exhibits public in a sexual harassment and gender discrimination lawsuit against it. First reported by Business Insider, the motion is the latest move in a 2018 lawsuit that was filed on behalf of four former Nike employees.
Adidas announced Wednesday a new collection with the fast-growing Cascade Locks-based company Renewal Workshop featuring up-cycled and repaired products in its Adidas Terrex outdoors line. The collection, called Nothing Left Behind, used existing Adidas Terrex items from employees and athletes that were worn and torn and either repaired them or reimagined them.
One well-known Portland chef is a finalist for a national James Beard Award this year. Akkapong "Earl" Ninsom of Langbaan, Hat Yai and others in Portland was named a finalist for outstanding restaurateur, making him the only Oregon name to earn national finalist recognition.
A new study found that among large metros in the U.S., Portland is among the least affordable. Porch, a moving and home improvement service website, analyzed a 2020 dataset from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and found that Portland ranks 12th least affordable among large metros in the country.
More than half the teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year will be donning the iconic Oregon-made swoosh on their uniforms. Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) and its Jordan Brand continue to dominate the share of uniforms on the court, representing 39 teams, or 57% according to Apex Marketing Group.
Portland-based 3D-printed shoe company Hilos won Best In Show and the Innovative World Technologies award at the South by Southwest Pitch event this weekend in Austin, Texas. "We're so excited to have gotten to represent the Portland startup scene at this year's South by Southwest.
Columbia Sportswear (Nasdaq: COLM) recently announced Pri Shumate as its new chief marketing officer. In this role, Shumate will report to brand President Joe Boyle starting March 14. "We are excited to have Pri join our team leading the marketing efforts in the largest brand in our portfolio," said Tim Boyle, chairman, president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear.
In its first impact report since creating several environmental and diversity goals for the coming years, Nike says it has made progress on a majority of them. This report, called "Breaking Barriers," marks the 20th year Beaverton-based Nike (NYSE: NKE) has released information on its environmental footprint, the working conditions for its overseas laborers and its ongoing efforts to make its workforce more diverse.
Many Oregonians are all too familiar with phony calls regarding their car's extended warranty over the years, and everyone is sick of it. For the second year in a row, auto sales and repairs, telecommunications and imposter scams took the top three spots in Oregon Department of Justice's 2021 list of top 10 consumer complaints.
Tuesday, the Old Town Community Association announced a 90-day plan for rebuilding and reopening the troubled Old Town district, but implementation of the plan's goals now lies in the hands of city departments and officials. Jessie Burke, the owner of The Society Hotel in Old Town and the board chair of the community association, is spearheading the plan as a concerned citizen.
Cyclist apparel designer Showers Pass started a new venture two years ago when its founder Kyle Ranson launched Vvolt, a middle-market electric bike company. Since then Vvolt has taken off, selling out its most accessible bike almost immediately, Ranson said.
Adidas on Wednesday reported quarterly sales and earnings above analyst expectations. The apparel company also reported $23.4 billion in sales in 2021, a 15% increase compared to the year before.
The Old Town Community Association just announced a 90-day plan for rebuilding and reopening the troubled Old Town district. This plan consists of safety, cleanliness and accessibility goals, some to be completed in 90 days and others within the next 4 to 12 months.
Adidas filed a complaint against fast fashion giant Fashion Nova for allegedly stealing and recreating an iconic Adidas shoe style to sell on its website. The filing arrives as Adidas is in another legal battle with the same brand for a related allegation. In documents filed March 3 in U.S.
Doernbecher Children's Hospital's 18th annual Freestyle partnership with Nike kicked off last weekend and features seven one-of-a-kind pairs of shoes up for auction on eBay. The hospital's young patients team with Nike (NYSE: NKE) designers and create lines of footwear and apparel, and the program is run through the OHSU Foundation.
Oregon's Senate and House adjourned sine die three days before its 35-day short session's deadline. While Democrats generally expressed pride for the passing of several of their lead bills, Republicans said some of theirs weren't given necessary attention.
Nike announced Thursday this year's spring and summer collections that have a focus on the company's short- and long-term sustainability goals. The Sportswear Capsule collection features new canvas, fleece and rain jackets, and each piece is made with at least 50% recycled and/or organic materials, according to Nike.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) will temporarily close all its stores in Russia, the company said Thursday according to Reuters. The move comes after Nike said it would temporarily stop sales from its Russian website and app and directed customers to its brick and mortar stores in the country.
Adidas announced Alasdhair Willis as its new chief creative officer Thursday. Previously, Willis was creative director at the footwear and outdoor brand Hunter until 2020. "Willis is a creative visionary with a long-standing connection to adidas that dates back to 2005, most notably through his role in the concept and development of Adidas by Stella McCartney in partnership with Stella McCartney.
Adidas suspended its partnership with the Russian Football Union over the country's invasion of Ukraine effective immediately, Reuters reported Tuesday. The German-based company's American headquarters is in Portland, and it joins many other companies worldwide in condemning the recent invasion of Ukraine. Nike Inc.
Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) is temporarily stopping sales from its Russian website and app, saying it "cannot guarantee delivery of goods to customers in Russia." This announcement via its Russian website comes as Russian forces continue their invasion of Ukraine that began last week.
Dutch Bros on Tuesday reported quarterly sales above analyst expectations and strong earnings. The coffee brand, which went public in September, also reported a 56% increase in sales in 2021 compared to the year before. The company (NYSE: BROS) reported $140.1 million in quarterly sales, a 56% increase from the same quarter last year and above the $131 million to $139 million expected by analysts.
Portland-based outdoor brand Keen announced a $55,000 donation in support of Ukraine citizens and refugees. "Our thoughts are with the people and families whose lives are affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Today, KEEN has made the commitment of $55,000 in cash and products to support Ukrainian refugees at the Poland, Slovakia and Hungary borders," the company said in a release Tuesday.
When the Columbia River Crossing project died in Salem after failing to get the Oregon Legislature's approval eight years ago, project leaders knew they had to shift their focus if they wanted any shot at replacing the I-5 bridge. One of those shifts included holding several equity roundtables to ensure marginalized communities are taken into consideration.
The University of Oregon announced a major initiative to address children's behavioral and mental health crises with a $425 million Portland-based institute. The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health, to be housed at the former Concordia University campus, is made possible by a donation of more than $425 million from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy.
Oregon's indoor spaces and school mask mandate is set to expire sooner than originally planned, Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday. People in Oregon, California and Washington will no longer be required by the states to wear masks indoors or in schools starting March 12.
PitchBlack, an event where Black entrepreneurs pitch their businesses and compete for cash prizes, happened for the first time since 2019 at The Redd on Salmon Street Thursday night. You can meet the winners here. Sipping on Deadstock Coffee and snacking on caramel corn, hundreds of people greeted friends they had not seen in years and cheered for innovative BIPOC businesses.
For the first time since 2019, Black entrepreneurs in Portland pitched their businesses to hundreds of possible investors and customers, and competed for $100,000 in cash prizes. The sixth annual PitchBlack showcased seven businesses that included camping services and healthy fruit smoothie companies.
Jocelyn Rice was always interested in design and fashion, but she never thought there were career options in it for her - a young Black woman in Portland. It wasn't until she was in a Black History class at Portland Community College learning about the Harlem Renaissance when it all clicked that she was meant to center the Black community's needs in apparel design.
The Oregon Community Foundation distributed more than $650 million from 2020 to 2021 to nonprofits and students across the state, it announced Wednesday. The foundation raised this money through donations and public funds, said Chief Community Impact Officer Sonia Worcel, and the money went toward scholarships for more than 6,000 Oregon students seeking higher education and 4,000 nonprofits.
The Oregon House Wednesday voted to allow student athletes to collect royalty profits when their name, image or likeness is used in video games, trading cards and jerseys. Last year the Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5, which allows student athletes to be compensated for their name, image or likeness, or NIL.
Nike named Lucy Rouse its new vice president and general manager overseeing SNKRS, the company's app that sells its most exclusive and coveted drops, Complex reported Wednesday. With Nike for over 16 years, Rouse worked previously as an Australian account executive and led both Nike's women's business and its sportswear business in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Three Oregon restaurants and wineries have been nominated for national James Beard Awards while four local chefs are up for regional recognition. The prestigious honor, named for food writer and Portland native James Beard, recognizes outstanding chefs and food writers and is considered a top prize in the American food world.
Not a lot of young adults are buying homes in Portland, a new report found. According to a report from Inspection Support Network, a company that assists with property inspections, among large metros in the U.S., only 2.9% of home purchase loans in Portland in 2020 were for buyers under the age of 25.
Nike founder Phil Knight's sport venture company Division Street jumped on the non-fungible token trend this weekend, and quickly sold out its first collection. The new online platform called Ducks of a Feather launched its first NFT collection, Flying Formations, on Sunday in collaboration with the University of Oregon football team.
Nike workers in the US will return to their offices starting May 3 as part of the company's "phased return," according to Business Insider. The company emailed employees Wednesday with the news, outlining its plan - three days in office and an optional two days remote - just in time for Nike's 50th anniversary.
Micah Camden is the father of several Portland restaurant classics like Little Big Burger - which he has since sold - Blue Star Donut, Bae's Fried Chicken and Boxer Ramen. Before the pandemic, he had 26 leases across the city and was pumping out new restaurants left and right.
It may come as a surprise to learn that Portland is the tea capital of the United States. That's according to Ravi Kroesen, head teamaker at Portland-based Smith Teamaker. Founded by Steven Smith, who Krosen called a father of modern tea, the company saw extraordinary growth during a time when the tea industry as a whole shrunk.
Adidas no longer requires that US employees get vaccinated against Covid-19, Business Insider reported Wednesday and the company confirmed in an email. This decision was made due to the recent OSHA and U.S. Supreme Court's decisions barring large companies from requiring its workers to get vaccinated, Adidas said in a statement.
While rents are up as much as 23% from last year across the country according to a new report from Rent.com, Oregon's figures are even worse. Consider that the average rent rose to $1,600 in 2021 from about $1,000 a month, a 54% increase. Looking specifically at Portland last month, it gets even more pricey.
The Portland Business Alliance released its annual State of the Economy Report Wednesday morning, and it shows how the pandemic has continued to affect economic activity even as vaccines become more readily available. According to the report, though the unemployment rate in the city was a low 3.4% in December, job openings are at record highs.
Portland-based Pensole announced Wednesday morning a $2 million investment from DSW's parent company, Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI), to open the first Black-owned footwear factory in Detroit. The factory will produce shoes designed by graduate students of Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design, which will open in May.
More than half of Oregonians feel less safe in their communities than they did two years ago, according to a survey commissioned by the Oregon District Attorneys Association. The 500 people across the state surveyed overwhelmingly believe political leadership in Oregon has been "too soft" on crime and support increased resources to police.
For Oregonians looking to make their paychecks work better for their lifestyles, look at living in counties like Deschutes and Benton. A new study from Smart Asset lists the top 10 paycheck-friendly counties in Oregon based on semi-monthly paycheck totals, purchasing power, unemployment rates and income growth.
Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) announced today a $900,000 investment into nine organizations focused on social justice, education and economic opportunities for Black Portlanders. Lakayana Drury is the founder of one of these organizations, Word Is Bond, a nonprofit focused on building relationships between young Black men in Portland and law enforcement.
Apparel brand Adidas created a social media stir Wednesday with a new ad for its sports bras, but the company responded to online backlash saying its mission to serve all body types.
Business leaders in the region reported declining performances related to productivity and being able to hire enough employees, while a third of the employees surveyed agreed that filling open positions will be a barrier to their company's success this year.
The high-end cutlery company Steelport Knife Company has unveiled the second knife in its high-end collection. Steelport launched last year with only its 8-inch knife available for purchase. Co-founder Ron Khormaei said in coming onths, it plans to release more knives in a variety of sizes, though the exact details of this expansion are not public yet.
The Oregon State Senate Wednesday voted to allow student athletes to collect royalty profits when their name, image or likeness is used in video games, trading cards and jerseys. Last year the Oregon State Legislature passed SB 5, which allows student athletes to be compensated for their name, image or likeness, or NIL.
Mexican eatery Tamale Boy is moving its headquarters out of Portland and to Tigard after a tough year of break-ins and little help from the city, owner Jaime Soltero Jr. said.
Portland's own Pensole has partnered with Adidas and The Iovine and Young Academy, founded by Jimmy Iovine and Andre "Dr. Dre" Young, to bring footwear and apparel design classes to high school students in Inglewood, California. The classes, called Wood U, stand out to Pensole's founder D'Wayne Edwards among the other partnerships he's done with the German brand.
Nike Inc. is now an equity investor in the WNBA, the company announced Thursday, building upon its 25-year partnership with the league. In a press release, Nike said it and the WNBA will "work together to grow the league by deepening WNBA storytelling, creating more visibility for WNBA athletes and bringing more girls into basketball through additional grassroots opportunities."
Columbia Sportswear Co. on Thursday reported quarterly sales and earnings above analyst expectations. The outdoor apparel brand also reported a 25% increase in sales in 2021 compared to the year before. The company (Nasdaq: COLM) reported $1.13 billion in quarterly sales, a 23% increase from the same quarter last year and above the $1.04 billion to $1.08 billion expected by analysts.
Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike (NYSE: NKE), donated $250,000 to gubernatorial candidate and former state Sen. Betsy Johnson. Johnson was a longtime Democratic state senator from Scappoose. She resigned from the legislature in December to run for governor as an independent. The donation was reported by Willamette Week and the Oregonian Thursday morning.
Columbia Sportswear released its first signature collection developed with a sponsored athlete with The Bubba Wallace Collection on Wednesday. The company (Nasdaq: COLM) announced a multiyear endorsement deal with the NASCAR driver in August 2020, and this release includes several pieces of outdoor activewear.
Nike Inc. is cracking down on anonymous resellers is alleges are counterfeiting its products in a new trademark infringement and counterfeiting suit. In documents filed Jan. 31 in U.S. Northern District Court in Illinois, Nike (NYSE: NKE) alleges that anonymous resellers are using e-commerce websites like Amazon and eBay to sell "unauthorized and unlicensed products ...
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown's office recently debuted its Future Ready Oregon legislative package with a proposed $200 million investment in Oregon's workforce. The plan will prioritize historically underserved communities in Oregon that were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, including people of color, women, those with low income, rural communities, veterans and those who are or were once incarcerated.
Ten Portland State University students shared their experiences of homelessness and housing insecurity in a new comic storytelling project that will be on display at the Downstairs Gallery this month. The project is titled Changing the Narrative, and is part storytelling, part research and part teaching tool.
Workers at 11 frozen yogurt shops across Oregon and Washington - including locations in Beaverton and Clackamas - were denied nearly $97,000 in pay, a federal investigation found. According to a news release from U.S.
Three Starbucks locations in Portland are joining recent unionization efforts within the food and beverage giant. Monday morning, Starbucks' labor union tweeted a flurry of new petitions to unionize at stores across the country, including Portland's Garden Home Road location and Beaverton's Walker Road and Cedar Hills Crossing locations.
A new outdoor concert series is coming to Pioneer Courthouse Square this June, and will feature a co-headlined show from Indigo Girls and Neko Case, according to a news release. While this series, called PDX LIVE, is completely new, the local and independent team called True West bringing these shows to downtown Portland includes Trevor Solomon.
Ex-Nike coach Alberto Salazar was barred for life from the sport of track and field last month, according to a New York times report. The ban was issued by the United States Center for SafeSport, a nonprofit whose mission is to protect young people in sport by investigating reports of abuse.
Next Level Burger, a plant-based burger joint from Bend that serves up vegan burgers, fries, shakes and other offerings, just announced plans to open 18 new storefronts by the end of 2025 - including one on West Burnside this year. The restaurant has seven locations right now in Oregon, Washington, California, New York and Texas.
Nike, Inc. and three of its brands - Jordan Brand, Nike and Converse - will deliver the uniforms for NBA All-Star 2022 in Cleveland, according to a release from Nike.
A new study that lists Portland as a top cutting-edge metro area gives all the more reason to be hopeful in the city's national reputation. California-based commercial real estate blog CommercialCafe listed Portland as the No. 9 most cutting-edge large metro area in the country, specifically citing its internet accessibility and quality.
Nike (NYSE: NKE) announced Ann Miller, a 14-year Nike veteran with more than two decades of legal experience, will become the company's new executive vice president and general counsel. Miller succeeds Hilary Krane, who will retire next month after 12 years with the company. For the past six years, Miller, who takes over Feb.
Adidas plans to hire more than 2,800 new employees in 2022 across the globe. In Portland specifically, the brand is looking to hire 130 new employees as part of the 800 hires it will aim to make across the United States.
Lewis & Clark college will welcome Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan as the college's 26th president, making her the first woman and person of color to lead the school. A respected higher education leader with three decades of experience at universities and colleges in Oregon and California, Holmes-Sullivan will assume the presidency in July 2022 following the retirement of President Wim Wiewel.
While experts have predicted cases of the highly contagious Omicron variant in Oregon to peak around the end of January, Multnomah County public health officials are hesitant to say when case numbers may start dropping. "I don't need to tell you all the Covid case numbers are eye-popping," said county health officer Jennifer Vines.
A task force working to upgrade the Burnside Bridge voted Monday night to recommend approval of three cost saving measures that could reduce the new bridge's price by upwards of $240 million.
An Oregon mother is suing California-based Meta, otherwise known as Facebook, and Snap, saying the companies and their social media platforms Instagram and Snapchat are "responsible for causing and contributing to burgeoning mental health crisis perpetrated upon the children and teenagers in the United States." Documents filed Jan. 20 in U.S.
A young sustainable fashion footwear brand called Hilos wants to change how the footwear industry looks at production, and the waste it causes. According to CEO and co-founder Elias Stahl, one out of every five pairs of shoes goes straight into landfills and 24 billion pairs of shoes are made each year using 48 trillion gallons of water.
Adidas is partnering with Prada and digital artist Zach Lieberman for its second non-fungible token project, which will be similar in style to a piece of art that sold for $69 million in March. The effort, called Adidas for Prada Re-source, will solicit photographs starting Jan. 24.
Columbia Sportswear has unveiled the apparel the USA Curling National Team will wear during the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing. The customized jerseys, jackets, pants and accessories are part of Columbia's multi-year sponsorship of the team announced in September.
If you're a renter, ever wonder how much of your landlord's mortgage your monthly payment is covering? The California-based insurance provider Surety First set out to answer the question. And while yes, Portland rents have been climbing, renters are still paying a smaller percentage of their landlord's mortgage than their peers in other big cities.
When Oros' Director of Operations Aaron Laws asked Michael Markesbery Monday night if he was watching "the game," the company's CEO and co-founder said he had no clue what Laws was talking about. "And then he goes 'Dude, Paul George is wearing the 39A Flight,'" Markesbery said.
Nike's former global sales and brand director has joined a growing list of former company execs who have recently taken on new roles. In his new role as chief merchandising officer for TheDrop, Scott Keating will lead the company's global merchandising strategy and manage relationships with the 300+ brands and retail shops that currently sell products through TheDrop's platform, according to a press release.
In a January 17 letter to state officials, Robert Ireland with Boyd's human resources said the first round of layoffs are expected to begin around April 1, 2022, with more taking place between then and October when the facility is expected to be closed.
Burgerville's CEO Jill Taylor announced her departure from the Vancouver, Washington-based fast food chain Tuesday morning after nearly five years in the position. She will be returning to The Taylor Group Inc., a coaching and leadership training company, where she worked prior to leading Burgerville.
Eugene-based Ninkasi Brewing Company recently launched a line of high-end canned cocktails in partnership with world renowned Oregon-native bartender, Jeffrey Morgenthaler. "This is really the culmination of what I have been doing and really focusing on for the past nearly 20 years through my writing, through traveling the world and educating bartenders, through sharing all of my recipes on my website.
Adidas is planning a massive expansion in Los Angeles. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the company had a lease for 107,000 square feet in a new Brookfield Asset Management office redevelopment. According to the report, it is the largest lease signed in downtown Los Angeles in more than a year.
Columbia Sportswear Co. (Nasdaq: COLM) has hired former Nike executive Jim Beeman as the brand's vice president of U.S. sales. According to LinkedIn, Beeman was with Nike (NYSE: NKE) for 22 years, holding several different roles, including vice president and general manager of JD Sports and Finish Line and vice president of integrated marketplace development.
A 16-year Nike veteran will begin working as the Global Brand President at The North Face in June 2022. Nicole Otto served as Vice President of Nike Direct North America from 2018 through May 2021. In this role, she oversaw Nike's digital experiences and full fleet of inline and factory stores throughout North America.
The Oregonian is reporting that Nike and Columbia Sportswear will soon begin firing unvaccinated employees. According to the report, Nike plans to fire unvaccinated employees who have not received a medical or religious exemption on Jan. 15, while Columbia will do the same beginning Feb. 1.
Calling itself one of the fastest growing brands in the food service and restaurant industry in the United States by location count in the report, Dutch's same-store sales grew 10.1% over 2020, 15.3% on a two-year basis and had an overall 8.4% growth for the
A Texas-based design studio filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the new owners of Portland-based camping apparel brand, Poler. Land Art & Design is accusing Poler's new owner, Pacific & Everest Lifestyle Co., of using Land's original designs for Poler products and branding without its permission.
For the second time in two months, Nike Inc. is suing a competitor for alleged patent infringement. Nike (NYSE: NKE) has filed a lawsuit accusing Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Nasdaq: LULU) of patent infringement related to the Vancouver, B.C.-based apparel and athletic company's Mirror Home Gym, a digital workout system that allows customers to stream online workouts into their homes.
Living in the Pacific Northwest has only gotten more and more expensive, so much so that the cost of living surges in Portland and Seattle ranked among the top three in large metro markets, according to a recent report.
There's been plenty of debate about whether Portland's national reputation is stunting economic development. Two recent studies on population migration patterns, however, offer some encouraging news, at least on the statewide level. The moving truck rental company U-Haul released a study in December that tracked one-way truck rentals. Oregon ranked No.
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GEORGETOWN - The Waccamaw Neck is seeing some of the initial impacts of its booming growth over the last decade in the two new drafted Georgetown County Council district maps. Two of the region's main districts, 2 and 6, moved and shrunk drastically in these drafts to keep populations across the county even.
MYRTLE BEACH - After U.S. Rep. Tom Rice voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the Myrtle Beach Republican finds himself facing 10 active GOP challengers seeking to upset his 2022 reelection bid.
GEORGETOWN - Donald Smith has a waterfront property on the other side of the Intercoastal Water from downtown Georgetown. It is zoned to allow for 140 housing units and a marina in South Carolina's third-oldest city that is attracting new development left and right.
GEORGETOWN - Hasty Point Plantation in Plantersville, once one of world's largest rice plantations, is becoming part of a federal nature preserve with more than 770 acres of longleaf pine trees, wetlands, rice fields and massive oak trees sitting on the Pee Dee River.
GEORGETOWN - Liberty Steel, once one of Georgetown's largest employers, will resume operations mid-January 2022 at about 30 percent of its full production potential after it was idled because of the pandemic in April 2020. This continuation allows the mill to avoiding a potential rezoning that could have prevented its reopening.
GEORGETOWN - For the first time in two years, leaders from Georgetown County and its municipalities came together for a State of the County and Cities program put on by Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce. Common themes among panelists from the county, Georgetown, Andrews and Pawleys Island were the effects of the population changes over the last decade and ways to improve infrastructure, specifically water.
GEORGETOWN - Sweeties Homemade Ice Cream & Sweets, a downtown Georgetown favorite since 2006, is expanding into the restaurant business with a new location in Murrells Inlet. This new location will feature the same candy and ice cream parlors at the Georgetown location, but will also offer a restaurant with outside seating full of vegan and vegetarian home cooked meals as well as a coffee shop with a drive thru.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown Mayor-elect Carol Jayroe plans on finding a new city hall and expanding communication between the city and its residents during her first days in office. Looking longer term, though, Jayroe told Georgetown Times that continuing cooperation with Georgetown County's new economic development director to reimagine the city is a must, as well as eliminating as much party bickering as possible on council.
MYRTLE BEACH - South Carolina's 7th Congressional District candidate, Graham Allen, has rescheduled a campaign event in Myrtle Beach with Reps. Marjorie Taylor-Greene of Georgia and Matt Gaetz of Florida. A new date for the event has not been set, per Allen's campaign. In a YouTube video the morning of Nov.
GEORGETOWN - Chris Inglese, Georgetown's director of planning and community development, intends to accept an offer to become Newberry County's new county administrator after only six months with the city of Georgetown. "Though my time with the city has been short, I'm very proud of the good work that my staff and I have been able to do," Inglese said.
GEORGETOWN - Tiffany Harrison, soon to be Georgetown County's new economic development director, has long loved the area and dreamt of moving down someday. As she prepares to move to the coast after being the deputy director of economic development in Richland County for five years, Harrison said she is excited to use her diverse work experience to enhance Georgetown County in ways that suit everyone.
LONGS - U.S. Rep. Tom Rice says he isn't changing much about his reelection strategy despite facing what could be an uphill battle to keep his seat for a sixth term against several GOP opponents angry with his vote to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this year.
GEORGETOWN - Residents in the West End of Georgetown have been begging the city for help with dilapidated structures and neighborhood deterioration for decades. All they have gotten, though, is buzzwords that bring little change, even after a new push from the city and business leaders, said Sheldon Butts, the four-year former city council member and West End native.
GEORGETOWN - The city of Georgetown, a cemented Democratic hub on South Carolina's Grand Strand for decades, is now controlled by Republicans. Aggressive community outreach and melting away party lines by focusing on fiscal issues is how the four GOP candidates say they turned a 5-2 Democratic council majority to a 4-3 GOP edge in a single night.
GEORGETOWN - Republicans gained control of Georgetown City Council for the first time in the city's history by sweeping the Nov. 2 election. Councilwoman Carol Jayroe became the city's first GOP mayor by unseating one-term incumbent Democrat Brendon Barber by a margin of 53 percent to 43 percent.
GEORGETOWN - The city of Georgetown's planning department wants to implement a new zoning district to ease restrictions on urban development along U.S. Highway 17 downtown. Overlay districts allow cities to tighten or relax zoning rules in certain areas without changing the actual zoning ordinance, a process that can be time-consuming and expensive.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - Nearly 15 acres near Pawleys Plantation in Pawleys Island was given final rezoning approval to allow for higher density single-family housing, something residents have opposed for several years. Seven people spoke to Georgetown County Council on Oct.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown's Democrat city council and mayoral candidates raised less than a fifth of what their Republican counterparts raised from July to mid-October. Mayor Brendon Barber and council candidates Tupelo Humes, Ronald McInnis and Dennzon Winley raised a little more than $15,700 during the third quarter, compared to the $87,000 mayoral candidate Carol Jayroe, councilman Jonathan Angner and council hopefuls Jim Clements and Jimmy Morris raised during the same time.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - When more than 90 people sent emails or spoke in opposition of a planned multistory office, retail and townhome development in Pawleys Island, the developer listened. Developer Earthworks Group withdrew its plan for the 2.5-acre site off U.S. 17 during a Georgetown County planning commission meeting on Oct.
MYRTLE BEACH - Former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride, one of 12 Republicans planning a primary challenge of U.S. Rep. Tom Rice, is raffling off an AR-15 rifle. McBride is offering a Cormac Carbine AR-15 5.56 "in defiance of Biden, Pelosi, and the rest of the Socialists," he wrote in an email to supporters on Oct.
MYRTLE BEACH - U.S. Rep. Tom Rice outraised his GOP opponents for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District over the last three months despite the Myrtle Beach Republican's controversial vote to impeach former President Donald Trump earlier this year.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - When 70-year-old Henry Culberson was partially paralyzed three years ago in a surfing accident, he never thought he'd build another boat. But with the help of an assistant, Culberson is now entering his solar-powered boat named "Greta T" as an exhibit into Georgetown's 2021 Wooden Boat Show this weekend.
GEORGETOWN - Liberty Steel is fast approaching a Feb. 1 deadline for a zoning change that will bar it from reopening the downtown Georgetown mill. The mill, once the city's largest employer, has seen production slide in the past decade, but Liberty said it is still evaluating options for a "sustainable restart" before that date.
GEORGETOWN - The lines of Georgetown County Council's seven districts will very likely to shift, bulge and shrink ahead of the 2022 election with drastic population changes over the last 10 years. The Waccamaw Neck's Districts 1, 2 and 6 could shrink to meet district population counts called for by the S.C.
GEORGETOWN - Firefighters at Georgetown County's two fire departments say they have reached their breaking points and are now asking residents to call their council members and demand change. Issues with turnover, recruitment, pay and required overtime were outlined in two separate statements this week from the unions at Georgetown County Fire/EMS and Midway Fire Rescue.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - After owning Bellissimo Italian Pizzeria in Conway for seven years, Rose Misseri is establishing a new pizzeria on Pawleys Island to keep authentic Italian cuisine alive and well along the Grand Strand. Rosie's Pizzeria is set to open Nov.
PLANTERSVILLE - A new bike and walking trail is being planned to the Plantersville area, and the community got its first look at a draft of the 12-mile long project Sept. 29. Georgetown County set aside $100,000 for this study and design, but funding to actually construct the path and its amenities has not yet been allocated, said Public Services Director Ray Funnye.
PLANTERSVILLE - Long-time Plantersville residents expressed concerns Sept. 27 that a proposed development with more 450 homes would only benefit new residents and not those who already live there. The development, planned for a wooded area on North Fraser Street just before Plantersville Road, would bring single-family ranch-style units priced between $200,000 to $250,000 aimed at retirees.
GEORGETOWN - The city of Georgetown has a draft plan to spend its more than $4.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds over the next five years, but many residents were unhappy to see the city's West End left out of it.
GEORGETOWN - Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke was dedicated to excellence in all aspects of life, her sister Dr. Lucy J. Reuben said. And even during a time when Black people were barred from opportunities, including attending some colleges that their White counterparts could enjoy without much thought, Reuben said her sister persevered.
GEORGETOWN - Full- and part- time employees at Georgetown schools may get a few extra bucks in their pocket, but only if they're vaccinated against COVID-19. Georgetown schools board will hear a proposal Sept. 21 to give $250 to full-time vaccinated employees and $150 to part-time or temporary vaccinated employees.
GEORGETOWN - Three Republicans and three Democrats are looking to win Georgetown city council's three at-large open seats in a town that has historically been Democratic-controlled. The Democratic primary in June saw incumbent Tupelo Humes, previous council candidate Ronald McInnis and political newcomer Dennzon Winley come out victorious.
GEORGETOWN - Permit-holding firearm owners may soon have to leave their guns at home when going to a public event in the city of Georgetown. Georgetown City Council unanimously gave initial approval Sept. 16 to an ordinance prohibiting open carry of firearms at all permitted special events on public property, including "parades, event(s), block party, performance, filming and picketing."
GEORGETOWN - The site where Georgetown's city hall once stood could become a year-round outdoor market. The market, just off of U.S. 17 in downtown Georgetown, could host a holiday arts and crafts market, a fall market, a spring home and garden market and summer farmers markets, city leaders said.
GEORGETOWN - At a time of major redevelopment of Georgetown's historic downtown, the office of South Carolina's oldest newspaper will soon be demolished to construct a 56-room boutique hotel along the city's harborwalk. Lachicotte Company real estate agent Christy Whitlock confirmed Sept. 15 that Winyah Hospitality LLC recently purchased 615 Front St.
GEORGETOWN - The new Beck Running Track & Field Complex will soon be named to honor Georgetown County native and 1996 USA Olympic gold medalist, Anthuan Maybank. Georgetown County Council unanimously approved the renaming of the complex after the track star Sept. 14.
GEORGETOWN - In 2017, the city of Georgetown elected its first Black mayor, Brendon Barber. And in 2021, it could elect its first-ever woman and Republican mayor, Carol Jayroe. Barber is seeking his first reelection to mayor this November and is facing fellow city councilmember Jayroe, who was first elected to council in 2013.
GEORGETOWN - The city of Georgetown gave final approval Sept. 2 on an option to sell its electric department building to a developer who wants to construct a $25 million mixed-use project. The city council, however, did not announce a price. They did agree to give developer David Kossove six months to close on the sale.
GEORGETOWN - Both Georgetown County and city are now without economic development directors as the county's former director, Brian Tucker, left Aug. 30 to work as assistant city manager in Myrtle Beach. This comes during an ambitious time for both the city and county, as they push for more development to attract more tourists and new residents while also keeping longtime residents all over the county content.
GEORGETOWN - The FBI has launched an investigation into finances at the now-closed Tara Hall Home for Boys in Georgetown County, an agency spokesman confirmed. FBI spokesman Donald Wood declined to reveal any details, but an August incident report filed by group home for homeless boys with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office accused an ex-employee of embezzlement.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown County's population grew by 5.4% over the past decade, while its main two cities shrank with a drop in Black residents, according to new U.S. Census data. This growth is happening mostly in the Waccamaw Neck's beach communities, Pawleys Island and Litchfield.
GEORGETOWN - One in 10 Georgetown County students are in quarantine after exposure to COVID-19 just four days into classes, according to new district data. This more than triples last school year's highest student quarantine count of 218 students, according to district spokeswoman Kristi Kibler.
GEORGETOWN - A third round of federal relief funds is coming to Georgetown County School District, and it more than doubles the amount the district received in the last two installments combined. The district will have more than $26 million more to use by the end of September 2024, on top of its already $14.3 million in federal allocations received over the last year and a half.
A lot has changed in how South Carolinians will adjust to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, but what hasn't changed as of Aug. 17 is the plans Horry and Georgetown schools have to get kids back into classrooms this fall. Horry County Schools resumed classes Aug.
GEORGETOWN - Many tourists know Georgetown as the port city that marks the halfway point between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, while residents know it to be a vibrant and historic oasis away from the hustle and bustle of its neighbors.
GEORGETOWN - A former group home for homeless boys in the western part of Georgetown County has been transformed into a free, independent Pre-K school called Mingo Creek Academy. The academy's board chair, John Kenny, said there are not many education options for three- and four-year-olds in that part of the county, and said many of the church schools for that age group in the area are more daycare-based than education-based.
GEORGETOWN - The city of Georgetown could purchase Winyah Auditorium for its new city hall, a source with knowledge told the Post and Courier Myrtle Beach. This purchase was discussed during a closed session at a special Georgetown city council meeting Aug. 11, and could possibly come before council publicly as early as its next meeting Aug.
GEORGETOWN - While Kelvin Waites grew up with a great family, he said, they didn't have much living on the 14th floor of an apartment building in the projects of Harlem, New York.
MYRTLE BEACH - South Carolina's 7th Congressional District needs a representative who is not ashamed to stand by former President Donald Trump, S.C. House Rep. Russell Fry said as he officially declared his 2022 primary election campaign to oust Congressman Tom Rice. Fry spoke to a room full of friends, family and supporters Aug.
GEORGETOWN - As 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham visited Georgetown on Aug. 4, he said it was apparent that the city's issues did not occur overnight. What is apparent to the 39-year-old, though, is what he would do to fix them if elected in November: push for economic development and expand Medicaid on Day One in office.
PLANTERSVILLE - More than 450 housing units and 4 acres of commercial land could come to an undeveloped area on North Fraser Street just before Plantersville Road. Georgetown County planning commission will hear a request on August 19 to rezone 238 acres of general commercial and forest agriculture land near Plantersville to a planned development.
MURRELLS INLET - Close to the county line in Murrells Inlet the morning of July 28, Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce helped break ground for a new $45 million senior living facility called Magonlia Bridge.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - Georgetown County Council may not have discussed rezoning plans along Ocean Highway on July 27, but that did not stop two people from telling council not to move it forward during public comment. Nearly 70 residents of the Waccamaw Neck emailed Georgetown County's planning department in the last few weeks speaking out against the rezoning.
GEORGETOWN - A proposed RV resort in Georgetown off of S.C. 521 between Georgetown and Andrews is said to help Georgetown County capitalize on the tourism industry's shift to more transient campers, according to a real estate development company on the project.
MURRELLS INLET - In a key, unanimous Georgetown County Council vote July 27, local brewery Quigley's Pint & Plate is a step closer to establishing a second location in Murrells Inlet.
GEORGETOWN - Over the next six months, Georgetown County's Stormwater Division will partner with county residents on a Watershed Master Plan to determine how drainage impacts the Waccamaw Neck, and recommend improvements to infrastructure and policies to mitigate those impacts. The master plan kicks off with a public meeting at 5:30 p.m.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown County schools, after losing a near-state high percentage of students during the pandemic, is expecting to rebound this fall. District Superintendent Keith Price said the district has roughly 600 more new enrollments compared to this time last year.
GEORGETOWN - The city of Georgetown's electric department building on Church Street could be sold to a local businessman and developer for a $25 million project with luxury condos, a market and offices overlooking marshland. But where the city electric department would relocate is a mystery, and that has some Georgetown City Council members concerned.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown's public school students could walk into classrooms this fall and get their first whiff of normalcy since March 2020. Alan Walters, the district's director of safety and risk management, presented plans to the Georgetown County School District board July 20 where the district could possibly stop requiring its students to sit behind plexiglass in class.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown County is one step closer to getting an RV resort possibly with a pool, public restaurant, commercial area with a gas station and a boardwalk and marina for guests. But some residents are concerned about putting a resort less than a mile from a chemical manufacturing facility.
MURRELLS INLET - Sitting in rush hour traffic on U.S. 17 is not something most Georgetown County residents look forward to at the end of a work day. And yet, many did just that to meet up and learn how to make the highway safer and more efficient.
GEORGETOWN - The West End of Georgetown, and how to restore and revitalize it, has been a topic of conversation in the city for years. Through the next three months, though, the city will partner with real estate experts to brainstorm ways to do just that.
GEORGETOWN - In a memo to Georgetown City Council July 5, Republican city council members Jonathan Angner and Carol Jayroe asked Mayor Brendon Barber to consider discussing the consolidation of several city services with county services at its next meeting July 15.
GEORGETOWN - Just 30 miles away from some of Myrtle Beach's top RV resorts, Ocean Lakes and Lakewood, Georgetown could be following suit with one of its own. Georgetown Planning Commission will have its third public hearing July 15 for a rezoning to allow for a proposed RV resort off of S.C.
SOCASTEE - On what would be her 28th birthday, Heather Elvis' family and friends had a fundraiser June 30 at The Cooper House in Socastee to educate and provide the public with safety resources on how to prevent someone from going missing. Elvis was last seen Dec. 17, 2013.
GEORGETOWN - Maryville could be getting a single-family subdivision, and a Georgetown city council memo said the goal of the subdivision would be to bring affordable housing to the city and increase its tax base.
GEORGETOWN - Hours after South Carolina's six Republican U.S. House members sent a letter asking Clemson University and the University of South Carolina to discontinue teaching critical race theory, Georgetown County GOP hosted an educational meeting June 21 on the popular political talking point.
GEORGETOWN - What started as an educational character for youth pastor and Georgetown-native Shawn Goins' church students is now a business venture with thousands of young fans. Handyman Hal, Goins' YouTube persona, has amassed more than 6,000 subscribers in the past year for his videos teaching children how to build and fix things.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - As a licensed dental hygienist, Murrells Inlet resident Nicole Saenz said her work life was often emotionally and mentally draining. But her way of calming down at the end of the long day has always been caring for her indoor jungle of various house plants.
GEORGETOWN - Two of the three winners of the Georgetown city council Democratic primary June 8 were familiar faces - former candidate Ronald McInnis, who lost to now-councilmember Jonathan Angner in March, and council incumbent Tupelo Humes. But a new name took the third most votes this primary, beating former councilmember Sheldon Butts by only 19 votes: Dennzon Winley, the 26-year-old political first-timer.
GEORGETOWN - Tupelo Humes, Ronald McInnis and Dennzon Winley won the Georgetown City Council Democratic Primary, knocking Lee Padgett and Sheldon Butts out of the race on June 8. "The hard work is only beginning," said Winley, the 26-year-old political newcomer.
GEORGETOWN - For Georgetown County to grow and move forward, it is going to have to add more affordable housing, county economic development director Brian Tucker said. And a study by Bowen National Research paid for by the county backs this claim, citing that the county's poverty rate currently stands above the national average and more than 12,000 people commute to work outside county each day.
With hurricane season officially kicking off in South Carolina June 1 and Gov. Henry McMaster declaring May 30 to June 5 as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week, The Post and Courier Myrtle Beach talked with two local emergency management directors and a hurricane expert with Clemson University about hurricanes and how to best prepare for them.
GEORGETOWN - In a 3-3 vote May 25, Georgetown County Council voted against rezoning land owned by Tidelands Health off of North Fraser Street and Wedgefield Road to allow for multifamily housing. This vote overturned council's previous second reading vote May 11 in support of the rezoning.
GEORGETOWN - Georgetown's five primary Democratic city council candidates Sheldon Butts, Tupelo Humes, Ronald McInnis, Lee Padgett and Dennzon Winley debated on May 24 topics such as bringing jobs that pay living wages to the city. Because there are five Democrats vying for only three at-large city council seats, there will be a Democrat primary election June 8.
GEORGETOWN - Time and time again, Marilyn Hemingway said Georgetown's Gullah-Geechee community has not had the opportunity to honor its enslaved ancestors. The reintering and honoring of their comingled, previously mishandled remains, though, is a good place to start, she said.
GEORGETOWN - Murrells Inlet is one step closer to having a new brewery at U.S. 17 and Wachesaw Road thanks to a unanimous planning commission rezoning vote May 20. Owners of the popular Quigley's Pint & Plate locations are proposing a 4,000-square-foot brewery, an accompanying pavilion and artisan village made of repurposed shipping containers called The CoQuina Project.
GEORGETOWN - After a school year many teachers say was riffled with struggle as they adjusted their curriculum and modes of teaching to fit COVID-19 protocols, Georgetown's public school teachers may see salary increases next year. As a whole, Georgetown County School District's proposed budget for next year is $93.2 million - $1.6 million more than the current budget.
SOCASTEE - As the Coastal Explorer chugged along the Intracoastal Waterway at Osprey Marina, it let down a piece of metal into the water behind it. Though the metal looked more like a rocket ship than anything, really it was scanning for any divots or bumps on the floor of the waterway.
GEORGETOWN - To pay for improvements suggested by the Watershed Master Plan, Georgetown County will allocate $2 million in its 2021-22 budget, but not necessarily adjust its separate stormwater fund accordingly.
In light of Gov. Henry McMaster's orders to immediately end local mask mandates and allow parents to decline school mask requirements, Grand Strand public schools are having to adjust their protocols. McMaster's order directed DHEC to make a waiver form for parents to fill out if they want to opt-out of any face covering requirements in schools.
GEORGETOWN - In light of the heavy development happening around Georgetown, specifically in the Waccamaw Neck, county planning director Holly Richardson is proposing updates to its tree ordinance to ensure more of the region's beloved forestry is preserved. One of the main changes to the ordinance is a site inspection requirement before any ground is broken.
PAWLEYS ISLAND - Whether it's meeting with a real estate agent or stopping in for a quick layered donut and coffee, Parlor Doughnuts wants to establish itself as a destination for everyone in Pawleys Island. Parlor Doughnuts is set to open at the end of May just off U.S.
GEORGETOWN - In a city where the council has almost always been majority Democrat, it only is fitting that there are five Democrats vying for only three at-large city council seats. Because of this excess of candidates, Georgetown City Council must hold a Democrat primary election June 8.
GEORGETOWN - Over the last several weeks, residents of Wedgefield Plantation have raised concerns over various parts of an affordable housing project proposed just outside its gates. Despite close to 100 residents of the community showing up in protest, a rezoning for this development was recommended by the planning commission to county council April 15.
GEORGETOWN - Despite a group of parents who showed up to tell the Georgetown Country school district board to end mask mandates for the remainder of the year, the district's medical advisory team recommended May 4 keeping mask and plexiglass rules in place.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Leona Bonds was born and raised in Georgetown. She's seen the way the schools in this town have changed over the decades, first as a student and now as a science teacher at Georgetown High School. Bonds attended Browns Ferry Elementary School in the early 1980s, where she was surrounded by other Black children and teachers.
GEORGETOWN - Marilyn Hemingway did not watch former police officer Derek Chauvin's conviction for the murder of George Floyd live. Not only was the president of the Gullah Geechee Chamber of Commerce in a meeting when the verdict was read, but she said she tried not to watch the trial at all because it was too much to bear as a Black woman in America.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Schools learned Tuesday night that they will have additional federal money to use by Sept. 30, 2023 for things like adding a new full-time psychologist position and providing a summer school option for students who fell behind due to COVID-19.
GEORGETOWN — A timber site could be home to a 2,500-acre solar farm as early as 2023.
GEORGETOWN - Close to 100 residents of a gated, country club community groaned with dismay and cursed April 15 when the planning commission voted for a low-income apartment complex close to their subdivision. One resident of Wedgefield Plantation demanded to know when the topic would be discussed with Georgetown County Council.
GEORGETOWN - Over the last month, Republican Jonathan Angner said he knocked on nearly 1,200 doors to connect with voters and listen to their concerns. More than anything, Angner said he is glad the Georgetown City Council campaign is over - so that the real work can begin.
GEORGETOWN - Affordable housing has been a topic of conversation in Georgetown County for months and even years, but the term "affordable" does not have a universal, numerical value. Technically, "affordable" is supposed to be 80 percent of median wages in the county, said Brian Tucker, director of economic development for the county.
GEORGETOWN - While COVID-19 cases have dropped significantly inside of the Georgetown County school district, the virtual option that many students are still utilizing has has been riddled with internet issues, something that virtual teachers say they have gone back and forth with the district on in an attempt to quell the issue.
GEORGETOWN - A traffic count was conducted on Highway 17 in 2019, and it showed that peak season daily traffic volumes on on the road range from 30,500 to 47,500 vehicles per day. Looking ahead at 2040, the Grand Strand Area Transportation Study said that projections range from 46,200 to 71,900 vehicles per day.
GEORGETOWN - On April 13 the city of Georgetown will be able to vote for its newest member of city council, which will pit Democrat Ronald McInnis and Republican Jonathan Angner for former council member Rudolph Bradley's seat, who died in November 2020.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Marsh Deane studied a medley of things in college, from landscape architecture to exercise science, but nothing ever stuck with him as something he would be passionate about doing forever.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Terry Reed, Dedric Bonds and Tranis Parker are all residents of Spring Gully, a unincorporated community just outside Georgetown city limits. At Tuesday night's Georgetown County Council meeting, the three men spoke emotionally during public comment about the flooding, drainage and road issues in their community.
GEORGETOWN - A flyer sponsored by a dark-money group has been mailed to city residents, urging voters to not elect Democratic council candidate Ronald McInnis over his assumed support of transgender girls competing in girls sports. A group called "Concerned Parents of Georgetown" used the mailed flyer to ask voters to "protect women's and girls' sports" - an inaccurate accusation, according to McInnis.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - A thousand year flood hit the Spring Gully community in 2015, and resident Dedric Bonds said it was like a sword cut through the scarred, still-healing community. "It was something that took the scab off Mother Earth," Bonds said.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Currently limited to part-time counselors split between schools, a pair of elementary and middle school representatives proposed to the Georgetown County School District board March 16 that full-time rehabilitative behavioral health services (RBHS) counselors be added to all elementary schools and Waccamaw Middle School for the 2021-22 school year.
GEORGETOWN - Jonathan Angner has been attending Georgetown City Council meetings with his wife for years, and said he continues to see a pattern of issues being discussed, but never solved.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Residents of Georgetown County are frustrated with persistent flooding in their neighborhoods, and hoping county council will devote more attention and funding to the issue. Meanwhile, the county slashed 59 percent from its stormwater fund last year, and more than 12 percent from the year before that.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - End-of-course tests for high school students in the Georgetown County School District showed a significant difference between hybrid and virtual students after the end of the first semester, with hybrid averaging nearly 6 points higher.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - As elementary school students across the Georgetown County School District head back to full-time, face-to-face instruction on March 1 - with their counterparts in middle and high schools joining them on March 8 - there are differing perspectives as to whether the district is truly ready for the instructional model change.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - After several community members spoke before the Georgetown County Council's Feb. 23 meeting, the council deferred an ordinance to allocate the remaining 2014 Capital Project Sales Tax surplus. A total of 11 community members spoke in strong opposition of the ordinance, demanding it be deferred and saying that they were unhappy with the current allocations.
GEORGETOWN - The Georgetown City Council approved a zoning ordinance on Feb. 18 to allow for solar panels to be installed on various properties across the city.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Georgetown County School District voted 8-1 to move middle and high school students from Hybrid to Hybrid Plus learning starting March 1, while elementary students will shift from Hybrid Plus to Prime starting March 1 and middle and high school students from Hybrid Plus to Prime March 8.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - As pressure mounts from the Georgetown County School District's board and vocal parents, GCSD Superintendent Keith Price said he would support a proposal to the school board for middle and high school students to shift to Hybrid+ learning, so long as the schools are able to have five key health mitigation strategies in place.
MYRTLE BEACH - From the very beginning, Socastee native Mike Rogers and Conway native Perry Richardson were united through music. Their fathers, Tommy Rogers and Clayton Richardson, used to play together in bars and on stages around Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand.
GEORGETOWN - Ronald McInnis, who won the Democratic primary special election for the Georgetown City Council seat Tuesday night, is a first-timer in the political world, but has a story to tell that led him to who he is today. McInnis moved to Georgetown when he was a child, his parents relocating to the area to teach school.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Georgetown County Council had a second hearing Tuesday night for Ordinance 21-05, which addresses how the remaining $7 million surplus from the 2014 Capital Project Sales Tax will be allocated to other capital projects.
MYRTLE BEACH - From a young age - 8, to be exact - Cookie Goings knew she wanted to be a teacher. She declared this goal to her classmates and teacher as one of the first six African-American children to integrate the third grade at Myrtle Heights Elementary school in 1968.
GEORGETOWN COUNTY - Earlier this month, while painting a piece titled "Long Road Home," Sonja Griffin Evans listened to "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver. As the song played on repeat, describing picturesque scenes of roads that take those where they need to go, Griffin Evans painted her own road with a fork in it.
SURFSIDE BEACH - It really felt like fate that her daughter ended up on a surfboard. "She watched the movie Soul Surfer, and she said she wanted to try that," said Lynn Grayden-Labiak, keeping a watchful eye on her 17-year-old in the distance.
Anderson Herald Bulletin
ANDERSON - About 50 people gathered at the Anderson City Building on Sunday afternoon and marched in downtown Anderson to support the end of child sex trafficking. Dustin and Sydney Stout and their daughters, Layla, 16, and Lily, 13, all of Pendleton, organized the "Save Our Children march," as it was titled on Facebook, because the issue of child sex trafficking has not been talked about enough, they said.
MOONSVILLE - In northeastern Madison County, the small once-settlement called Moonsville can be found at the intersection of county roads East 600 North and North 300 East. Flowing under a bridge on 500 North, a creek is fed by a flowing water well.
When Tina Boone-Turner watches her grandsons, 11-year-old Braylon and 7-year-old Zayveon, she often thinks of their father. "The things I knew as an adult, I would be reminded by him: 'Mom, be strong, you're going to get through this,'" Boone-Turner recalls. "He would always tell me that. He was very special."
ANDERSON - A statewide church organization has issued an apology for the recent appointment of a lay pastor who was convicted five years ago of official misconduct. After an outcry from church members, the pastor was removed.
ANDERSON - A former Frankton school principal who was convicted of official misconduct five years ago has been removed after a brief appointment as pastor of New Horizons United Methodist Church in Anderson.
ANDERSON - New Horizons United Methodist Church of Anderson welcomed Jerry Hoss as its new pastor on June 23 via Facebook. Five years ago, Hoss was sentenced to 18 months in the Indiana Department of Correction for a felony charge of official misconduct after he sent inappropriate text messages to two female students when he was principal of Frankton Junior-Senior High School.
ANDERSON - It was mainly opiates, Karl Lazar said, but he was using anything he could get his hands on. He never planned on getting sober, but then he got arrested in 2011. Lazar was sent to a court-mandated halfway house, and that's when something changed.
ANDERSON - Around 50 people gathered in front of the Anderson Police Department on Monday night to show their peaceful support for the local police. Organizer John Skinner said he wanted to show APD that its community supported it in wake of the criticism he felt police in general were receiving in the last several weeks.
ANDERSON - Several stacked cases of water bottles threatened to topple, while chips, granola and other snacks nearly overflowed a wagon pulled by an organizer. One attendee of the Friday protest march from Anderson's west side to downtown offered sunblock to anyone who needed it, while another attendee posed for a photo with a sign that read "Racism: America's original sin."
ANDERSON -Two-year-old Emma pulled a tissue from the box next to Virginia Lusher and handed it to her. Virginia smiled at her daughter and dabbed the skin under her eyes. "He was just that person that was just so different from everybody else, and just so charming and charismatic," Virginia Lusher said of her husband, Michael.