OPINION ABOUT: NIKE, Inc. is a U.S. Company whose principal business activity is the design, development, and worldwide marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. NIKE is the largest seller of athletic footwear and athletic apparel in the world. Virtually all of their products are manufactured by independent contractors and sold through different channels (NIKE-owned retail stores, internet websites, independent distributors and licensees). Nike has approximately 56,500 employees worldwide (as of May 31, 2014).