Risks associated with Nike’s core marketing strategy

How has the industry in which Nike resides been doing over the last 5 years?

What are the pros, cons, and risks associated with Nike’s core marketing strategy? How have they managed to

develop a strong customer relationship with their target market?

Who are the top three competitors of Nike, and what are their advantages/disadvantages with respect to their

product/service development?

Looking at the competitors you discussed in question #3, what would you recommend as being the next steps for

these competitors and subsequently the next steps for Nike to combat these competitors?