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Nike taps LVMH heir Alexandre Arnault to board amid market cap slump

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Nike has appointed Alexandre Arnault, son of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, to its board of directors as the sportswear giant seeks to reverse a significant market cap decline and regain relevance. Arnault, known for revitalizing heritage brands like Rimowa and Tiffany through modern collaborations and pop culture integration, is expected to bring his expertise in brand building and innovation to Nike. This move comes as Nike faces challenges from competitors and declining sales in key markets, including China, despite efforts to innovate and rebuild wholesale relationships. AI

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Nike taps LVMH heir Alexandre Arnault to board amid market cap slump

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Mia Osmonbekov ·

    Nike bets on a millennial Arnault heir after bleeding $200 billion and being ousted from the S&P 100

    Alexandre Arnault joins the board after helping revive heritage brands Rimowa and Tiffany as Nike fights to restore growth and cultural relevance

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