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Nov 16, 2018
New Nike Store Focused on Customization and Futuristic Digital Experience

New Nike Store Focused on Customization and Futuristic Digital Experience

Nike Inc., the American multinational footwear manufacturer, has opened a new cutting-edge 68,000 square foot flagship store in New York City. The new store is expected to change the way consumers shop for their favorite sneakers and apparel.

Named as the “House of Innovation 000”, this six-level store would give its customers an enthralling shopping experience by combining traditional shopping with a futuristic shopping experience through the app.

Heidi O’Neill, president of Nike Direct, said that the store would offer an experience which would be personal and responsive, but at the same time would be as easy and fast as a mobile shopping experience.

Revolving around the innovation theme, the store would offer the following innovative and unique solutions to its customers.

First, using Nike’s app, shoppers can scan QR codes on mannequins and apparel to see whether size and color of their choice is available, then send the items to a fitting room or pick up spot -- freeing customers from having to carry clothing while shopping.

Second, there wouldn't be any cash registers in the store, as customers would now be able to check out nearly anywhere in the store as part of the new instant checkout feature, where one just scans, pays and leaves.

Third, with a focus on customization, the store would give the opportunity to its customers to create a totally unique product for themselves through Nike’s Sneaker Bar, which would give them access to Nike’s dip-dyeing, footwear printing, embroidery, footwear patches, lasering, as well as a full footwear accessory bar of laces, zippers and tongue tags.

The store, according to the company, is just like a museum wherein on the fifth floor it would have the largest concentration of Nike footwear from around the globe.

Related Ticker: NKE

NKE in -3.89% downward trend, sliding for three consecutive days on September 10, 2026

Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where NKE declined for three days, in 237 of 335 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 71%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 10, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on NKE as a result. In 60 of 88 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 68%.

The Aroon Indicator for NKE entered a downward trend on September 11, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 10 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

Following a +1.70% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where NKE advanced for three days, in 152 of 275 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 55%.

NKE may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 6 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.672) is normal, around the industry mean (2.431). P/E Ratio (17.524) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.775). NKE's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.426) is slightly higher than the industry average of (0.936). Dividend Yield (0.045) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.175) is also within normal values, averaging (1.839).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 44 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. NKE’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. NKE’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 92, placing this stock worse than average.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Nike (NYSE:NKE).

Industry description

Companies in this industry handle the wholesale shipments for the manufacturer of a product. They have warehouses and distribution centers, and they ship products directly to the retailer. Digitization, increasing competition, emerging customer demand, and product innovation are some of shifts that the industry has been facing in recent times – something that is potentially creating needs/opportunities for business model revisions or transformations. Data, analytics, and technology are becoming increasingly important for whole distributors in anticipating and analyzing consumer needs, and therefore planning their business strategies accordingly. Fastenal Company, W.W. Grainger, Inc., Genuine Parts Company and Pool Corporation are some of the largest names in the business.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Wholesale Distributors Industry is 6.57B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 70.2K to 54.59B. NKE holds the highest valuation in this group at 54.59B. The lowest valued company is SCOO at 70.2K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Wholesale Distributors Industry was -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 3%. DBI experienced the highest price growth at 12%, while BIRK experienced the biggest fall at -8%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Wholesale Distributors Industry was -1%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -35% and the average quarterly volume growth was -20%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 38
P/E Growth Rating: 76
Price Growth Rating: 58
SMR Rating: 63
Profit Risk Rating: 91
Seasonality Score: -34 (-100 ... +100)
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