Pros
I have been in retail for over 10 years. Nike is by far the best company that I have ever worked for. You are able to run your store as if it's your own. The training is world class and ongoing. The sheer amount of training that you get for the job is unlike any other company I have worked for. Nike invests in its employees which lead the employees to invest in Nike. The history and heritage of Nike is so rich and such a big part of Nikes culture. The pay is very competitive and is reviewed twice annually to ensure employees are receiving what they are worth. The benefits package is fantastic and starts immediately upon employment. At 10 years you have paid sabbatical leave on top of your vacation days. When upper management visits your store, such as the DM or the Regional manager, it is an event to look forward to instead of dreading. They really want to know what you need from them to help your business grow. The freedom to make your own decisions and have the support to back it up is unbelievable. The people at HR and WHQ actually care about you the employee. The company is all about their employees and it is a tight knit community. The advancement opportunities are unlimited and there are also opportunities to participate in Nike sponsored events for a week or so. As a high performing associate or manager you are able to travel to other stores to train or interview or to open. The environment is so much fun and you really look forward to going to work every day. If you have an opportunity to work for Nike, TAKE IT! You will never find another company like it again in your lifetime.
Cons
On the store level legitimate concerns from the athletes seem to be put to the side, ignored, or not dealt with in an appropriate or timely manner. Concerns about management aren't handled and do not change. At times it is not a team environment as it should be. The chain of command is ignored and therefore if an athlete comes to a manager with a problem and the manager escalates the problem to another manager it does not matter because the athlete didn't come to them directly.