Nike

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Netherlands
Region
West-Nederland; Noord-Holland; Het Gooi en Vechtstreek
Location of affected unit(s)
Hilversum
Sector
Manufacturing
(13 - 15) Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
15 - Manufacture of leather and related products of other materials
240 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
19 May 2009
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

On 19 May 2009, Nike, a footwear manufacturer, announced that 240 jobs (out of 1,700) will be cut at its European Headquarters in Hilversum. The job losses are part of a large restruturing plan resulting in the loss of 5% out of 35,000 jobs worldwide.

Sources

  • 28 May 2009: Het Financieele Dagblad
  • 20 May 2009: NRC Handelsblad

Citation

Eurofound (2009), Nike, Internal restructuring in Netherlands, factsheet number 69036, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/69036.