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June 05, 2016

Nike signs on as official sponsor for Kilmarnock FC

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Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$18.6 billion in its fiscal year 2008 . As of 2008, it employed more than 30,000 people worldwide. Nike and Precision Castparts are the only Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the state of Oregon, according to The Oregonian.

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Kilmarnock Football Club, commonly known as Killie, is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.

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<p> This is the brand new Kilmarnock FC home kit for the 2016/17 season. <p>Main sponsors QTS have extended their deal with the club for the fifth consecutive season. <p>The new kit is produced by sportswear giants Nike, with the company signing a three–year contract to produce match kit, training wear and equipment. <p>And the deal will also see Nike’s official licensee for Scottish football partnerships, Just Sport Group, take control of retail operations at Rugby Park. <p>Just Sport Group will re–furbish the Killie Shop in the coming weeks and launch a new online shopping site. <p>Killie boss Lee Clark said: “I am delighted to be going into the new season in the knowledge that our main sponsor, QTS, will be continuing their partnership with us. <p> Gary Dicker shows off the new home top <p>“The fact that we also have a new kit supplier, Nike, means that we are going into next season with two fantastic partners. <p>“As an ex player, I know how important it is to play in the best quality kit. <p>“I am very grateful to both Nike and QTS, who will play a major role in the club during the 2016/17 season.” <p>Michael Heslop, sales and business development director for Nike - Just Sport Group – said: “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Kilmarnock FC and QTS. <p> “The chance to become partners with the oldest football club in Scotland with a fantastic football tradition was something we wanted to become a part of. <p>“We are looking forward to getting behind the team, providing a first-class kit for the team and fans.” <p>QTS will continue their relationship with Killie for another year. <p>The company have invested in the Rugby Park club since 2012 and managing director Alan McLeish insists it was a no-brainer to continue the sponsorship. <p> Jamie MacDonald tests out the new goalie shirt <p>And he reckons the whole club is now going in the right direction. <p>McLeish said: “This is going to be a big season for Kilmarnock given the dramatic end they had to last season. <p>“The club means a lot to us and having Nike on board shows that Kilmarnock mean business going forward and we are really excited to be part of this partnership.” <p>The new Nike home strips will be available to buy in store and online when the new shop opens in the next couple of weeks. <p>Fans will be notified of the launch date via the club’s official website and social media channels.
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