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Nike Guides to a High-Single-Digit Revenue Drop and Rations the Jordan Retros

Friday, October 2, 2026 · 8 min

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Nike's first quarter shows running recovering while Sportswear, Jordan and Greater China drag, and a new restructuring called Pace is on the way. Also: Galliano's Zara collection lands, Oxy Capital bids €115 million for Aeffe's businesses, and Neiman Marcus closes its downtown Dallas flagship.

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Nike's first quarter shows running recovering while Sportswear, Jordan and Greater China drag, and a new restructuring called Pace is on the way. Also: Galliano's Zara collection lands, Oxy Capital bids €115 million for Aeffe's businesses, and Neiman Marcus closes its downtown Dallas flagship.

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