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Nike's Converse Brand Stalls Turnaround Efforts Amidst Sales Slump

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Nike's turnaround efforts are being hampered by a significant sales decline in its Converse brand, which has seen a 28% drop in the most recent quarter. Analysts attribute this slump to Converse's over-reliance on the iconic Chuck Taylor model and a lack of innovation, leading to questions about Nike's future strategy for the brand. While Converse sales peaked at $2.43 billion in 2023, they have since fallen sharply, potentially dropping below $1 billion for the first time since 2010 if the trend continues. AI

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Nike's Converse Brand Stalls Turnaround Efforts Amidst Sales Slump

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Phil Wahba ·

    Nike’s turnaround is stalling, and its Converse brand is a big reason why

    Sales at the 118-year-old sneaker brand fell 28% last quarter, and analysts are wondering whether CEO Elliott Hill will keep it.

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