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Nike Confirms U.S. Price Hikes and Amazon Return Amid Tariff Challenges

The company will raise retail prices on select products starting June 1 and re-establish direct sales on Amazon to offset tariff pressures.

People walk past a Nike store in New York City, U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
Nike sneakers are seen on display at the newly renovated JD Sports store at Westfield Stratford City in London, Britain, July 30.
Large NIKE store at night with many peopleā€˜s silhouette
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Overview

  • Nike will increase U.S. retail prices on adult footwear, apparel, and equipment by $2 to $10 starting June 1, with wholesale price hikes to follow in July.
  • Exemptions include kids' products, items under $100, Jordan apparel and accessories, and Air Force 1 sneakers.
  • The company manufactures about 50% of its footwear in China and Vietnam, exposing it to tariffs of 30% and 10% respectively.
  • Nike will return to selling directly on Amazon after a six-year hiatus, displacing third-party sellers starting July 19.
  • The moves are part of Nike's strategy to mitigate tariff impacts while maintaining its market position and consumer trust.