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**incizarry** · 10-13-2010, 02:57 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5677387
Nike strikes uniform deal with NFL

Associated Press

CHICAGO -- Nike Inc. will become the NFL's official uniform provider in 2012 as part of an agreement involving the league and seven apparel partners, ousting rival Reebok to also provide all fan apparel.
Reebok will remain the league's official outfitter through the 2011 season. Beginning in April 2012, the official partners also include New Era Cap Co. Inc., Under Armour Inc., Gill, VF Corp., Outerstuff Ltd. and '47 Brand.
Terms were not disclosed for any of the deals.
New Era will handle on-field headwear. Under Armour will remain the sponsor of the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Gill will manufacture fan gear, as will VF. Outerstuff will continue as the league's youth apparel provider, and '47 Brand will do headwear for fans.
Reebok, which is owned owned by Adidas AG, said in a statement it has enjoyed its decade-long partnership with the NFL.
Nike had been a uniform supplier in the mid-1990s, the NFL said.
Shares of Nike hit a new 52-week high of $83.40 before slipping back to close down 9 cents at $81.89. Shares of VF Corp. fell 37 cents to $84.87, while shares of Under Armour rose 48 cents to $46.40.
"We believe our agreement with the NFL enhances the Nike brand, and provides a significant opportunity to drive growth across the business -- both in our performance products and sportswear," said Charlie Denson, president of Nike Brand. This could be interesting, for sure. This is from an NBC interview.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/39634800?__so...*blog*&par=RSS

Darren: Many fans want to know how much you are going to change the jersey. Will it be similar to what you've done in college with pretty significant overhauls?
Denson: We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically just like we've done with the college programs, using new thinking and the greatest technology available. The NFL program hasn't had the same type of advancement in recent years.

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incizarry Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	Nike taking over NFL Jerseys in 2012 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5677387 Nike strikes uniform deal with NFL Associated Press CHICAGO -- Nike Inc. will become the NFL's official uniform provider in 2012 as part of an agreement involving the league and seven apparel partners, ousting rival Reebok to also provide all fan apparel. Reebok will remain the league's official outfitter through the 2011 season. Beginning in April 2012, the official partners also include New Era Cap Co. Inc., Under Armour Inc., Gill, VF Corp., Outerstuff Ltd. and '47 Brand. Terms were not disclosed for any of the deals. New Era will handle on-field headwear. Under Armour will remain the sponsor of the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Gill will manufacture fan gear, as will VF. Outerstuff will continue as the league's youth apparel provider, and '47 Brand will do headwear for fans. Reebok, which is owned owned by Adidas AG, said in a statement it has enjoyed its decade-long partnership with the NFL. Nike had been a uniform supplier in the mid-1990s, the NFL said. Shares of Nike hit a new 52-week high of $83.40 before slipping back to close down 9 cents at $81.89. Shares of VF Corp. fell 37 cents to $84.87, while shares of Under Armour rose 48 cents to $46.40. "We believe our agreement with the NFL enhances the Nike brand, and provides a significant opportunity to drive growth across the business -- both in our performance products and sportswear," said Charlie Denson, president of Nike Brand. This could be interesting, for sure. This is from an NBC interview. http://www.cnbc.com/id/39634800?__so...blog&par=RSS Darren: Many fans want to know how much you are going to change the jersey. Will it be similar to what you've done in college with pretty significant overhauls? Denson: We plan on changing the NFL jersey dramatically just like we've done with the college programs, using new thinking and the greatest technology available. The NFL program hasn't had the same type of advancement in recent years.
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