The Globalist Authoritarians Are Playing With Fire
The Only Thing Democrats Won’t Stand Up for Is America
The Press Says Not All Billionaires Are Spending Equal, and Larry O'Donnell Negotiates...
Who's Defying Court Orders Again?
New Bill From Chip Roy to Protect Exotic Hunting Ranches Could Bolster Conservation
Injustice in Nashville
Fighting Against the Tide Of History
The Party of Hate
Time to Lower the Boom on Harvard
In Germany, the Government Wants to Decide What Is True
After Many Warnings, Trump Admin. Freezes Funding for Maine Over Refusal to Comply...
More Bad News Could Be Coming for Planned Parenthood
USCIS Stops Biden Gender Policy ‘Effective Immediately’
Details on Biden's Endorsement of Harris Shows How Much Dems Were in Disarray...
Does This New Poll Show Hopeful News for Israel?
Tipsheet

'Very Disappointing': Major Company Makes Final Decision About Temporarily Shuttered Portland Location

AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File

Nike will not try to reopen its factory store in Portland, Oregon, after it temporarily closed last fall over “theft and safety” issues.  

The Soul District Business Association said the business group was informed of the company’s decision last week in a call with the organization’s leaders.

Advertisement

"This news has landed like a lead balloon in our district," SDBA executive director John Washington said in statement. "We had all been holding our breath since last November when the store quietly shuttered its doors due to internal and external theft and safety issues. But, like so many of us riding out the fallout of the pandemic and protests, we held out hope that Nike, city officials and community leaders would recalibrate and realign order. But it looks like it's game over."

In February, Nike sent Mayor Ted Wheeler a letter begging for police protection to open their store, shuttered over “deteriorating public safety conditions and rapid escalation in retail theft,” even offering to pay for law enforcement directly if that’s what was needed. 

Portland community safety director Stephanie Howard said the ideas were unlikely to go far given staffing shortages at the Portland Police Bureau.  

Advertisement

In a statement to media outlets, the company said it remains committed to supporting the community. 

“We are reimagining Nike’s retail space, permanently closing our current location at 2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and considering future locations as part of this community’s long-term revitalization plan. True to our roots, we will seek the input of local community organizations and leaders to determine the best new location.”

Portland community leader Ron Herndon called Nike’s decision "very disappointing."

 “I wish we could have had a different outcome," he added. 

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement