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Here's what happened to Nike's market value after dropping Betsy Ross shoe — and it's significant
July 06, 2019
And there's precedent
Nike's controversial decision to stop selling a patriotic Betsy Ross shoe at the behest of Colin Kaepernick has had a significant impact on the athletic company's market value.
While the company is taking a beating in the public relations department, Nike's market value increased significantly this week after the controversy boiled over, TMZ reported.
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As of market close on Friday, Nike shares were up 2 percent in just three days, which added a whopping $3 billion to Nike's market value, which closed at $136.38 billion on Friday.
Kevin O'Leary, an investor on "Shark Tank," told TMZ he believes Nike manufactured the controversy as a marketing ploy.
This is not the first time Nike has capitalized on controversy with Kaepernick.
Nike sales skyrocketed last fall after the shoe giant announced an advertising campaign with Kaepernick, a polarizing figure who initiated national anthem protests in professional sports.
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Chris Enloe is a staff writer for Blaze News
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