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EPISODE · Jan 18, 2024 · 19 MIN

Is Nike OK?

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

Nike’s one of the largest local employers and has turned our area into the sneaker capital of the world. But the company has been having a rough time recently: Their shoes have been losing market share, the company is facing discrimination lawsuits from ex-employees, and late last year they announced a restructuring that could slash more than a thousand jobs. Today we’re talking with Oregonian business reporter Matthew Kish about what Nike’s challenges mean for Portland.  Events mentioned in today’s episode: Fuyu Fest Tiger Pit BBQ Pop-up St. Johns Winter Beer Fest / Mosaic Taphouse Oregon Symphony Toy Story Live  Facing any personal dilemmas you’d like our opinions on? We’re putting together an advice-style episode and want to hear from you. It can be about anything, city-related or not. Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Treefort Music Fest in downtown Boise March 20-24, 2024

Nike’s one of the largest local employers and has turned our area into the sneaker capital of the world. But the company has been having a rough time recently: Their shoes have been losing market share, the company is facing discrimination lawsuits from ex-employees, and late last year they announced a restructuring that could slash more than a thousand jobs. Today we’re talking with Oregonian business reporter Matthew Kish about what Nike’s challenges mean for Portland.  Events mentioned in today’s episode: Fuyu Fest Tiger Pit BBQ Pop-up St. Johns Winter Beer Fest / Mosaic Taphouse Oregon Symphony Toy Story Live  Facing any personal dilemmas you’d like our opinions on? We’re putting together an advice-style episode and want to hear from you. It can be about anything, city-related or not. Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Treefort Music Fest in downtown Boise March 20-24, 2024

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