1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike asks Portland for cops to help protect store

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Nike wants to reopen a store it closed in Portland, OR, due to problems with theft. The athletic wear giant has sent a letter to the city’s mayor saying that it sought a partnership whereby off-duty uniformed officers would guard the store. Nike has offered to pay for the officers.

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