Under the agreement, Nike will remain the exclusive athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories sponsor of all 33 varsity teams for the University of Pennsylvania. Penn has had a strong relationship with Nike dating back to 2009 when the men's and women's basketball teams first signed with Nike.
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) was founded in 1740 by Benjamin Franklin—the famous diplomat, author, inventor, and scientist. Penn is one of eight private universities known as the Ivy League. There are over 28,000 students at Penn, including over 6,900 international students.
“Nike is the official uniform, footwear and apparel provider for Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, and this effort helps us connect all of our Intercollegiate Athletics programs across the Penn State footprint,” said Kelly Austin, associate vice president for Commonwealth Campuses.
As an original member of the NCAA Division 1 Athletics League, Penn has a rich sports history. Across campus and throughout Philadelphia, our athletes support each other, learn leadership skills, and have a positive impact on the community.
Nike School: Chicago is a community of creators: teachers that have charted their own successful paths in creative industries, and students who are just starting theirs.
Although this outlet will be the first of its kind in the country, there are three other World of Flight stores across the world. The first opened in Milan, Italy in 2022. Then, in March of 2023, the next location opened in Tokyo. Most recently, Seoul, South Korea, opened its World of Flight this past June.
However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the number of flights dropped to 18.3 million in 2020. The flight volume increased again in the following years and was forecasted to reach 38.7 million in 2024.
Nike currently has "World of Flight" stores in Italy, Japan and Dubai.
Number of Nike stores globally 2009-2024. As of , Nike operated a total of 1,045 retail stores throughout the entire world, which is 13 stores less than the previous financial year. The number of Nike stores in the United States amounted to nearly 380 in that year.
Philadelphia's first domestic stop for Nike Jordan branded world of flight store is going to open at 1617 Walnut St.