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Learn about Converse, an American lifestyle brand that produces footwear, apparel, and accessories. Find out how it started in 1908, became a basketball icon, and was acquired by Nike in 2003.
Nike Inc. announced that G. Scott Uzzell, former president of venturing and emerging brands group at The Coca-Cola Co., will lead Converse as its new president and CEO. Converse is a...
Learn how Converse became a global icon with its Chuck Taylor All-Star sneakers, from its origins in basketball to its collaborations with celebrities and brands. Find out when and why Nike...
G. Scott Uzzell is the President & CEO of Converse, Inc. where he leads all aspects of the business, globally and has recently overseen the company’s successful return to the Basketball category across product, marketplace and sponsorships, after a 10-year hiatus from the sport.
As its parent company commands, Converse is just doing it. The 105-year-old brand has grown at breakneck pace since Nike rescued the company in 2003, two years after it filed for bankruptcy.
After a week of momentous leadership changes, Nike Inc. announced Jared Carver as the next president and CEO of Converse.
Nike Inc. has promoted Jared Carver to run its Boston-based Converse sneaker business, taking over for G. Scott Uzzell, the president and CEO of Converse since 2019.
Jared Carver is the new president and chief executive officer of Converse, a Nike-owned brand that sells sneakers and apparel. He was previously the vice president and general manager of North...
Nike acquired Converse for $315 million in 2003. As a Nike -owned entity, Converse does not break out sales, but footwear — no surprise given its heritage and range — accounts for the majority of...
On September 4, 2003, Nike acquired Converse for $315 million – two years after the latter filed for bankruptcy. Converse had annual sales of just over $200 million at the time of acquisition.