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Nike Deepens Restructuring as Fiscal 2027 Sales Outlook Weakens

Nike’s new operating plan targets cumulative savings through fiscal 2031, but a steep China sales decline keeps its turnaround under scrutiny.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Beaverton, 2 October 2026 – Nike is preparing further job cuts and a geographic reorganisation after forecasting a high-single-digit decline in revenue for fiscal 2027, signalling that its turnaround remains exposed to weak demand and intense competition. The sportswear group’s latest plan comes under chief executive Elliott Hill as management seeks to simplify operations and rebuild momentum in its core products.

The company said it will shift from four operating regions to three: the Americas; Asia Pacific and Greater China; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It also plans a new campus in India. Nike has not specified how many roles will be eliminated, and employee notifications are expected to begin in 2027. Those details matter because the operational benefits of a leaner structure will arrive gradually, while disruption and restructuring costs come sooner.

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