NIKE is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of athletic footwear, clothing, equipment and accessories. Its products are sold to approximately 18,000 retail accounts in the US and through independent distributors, licensees and subsidiaries in nearly 200 countries. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include: Converse, the athletic footwear and clothing company; Bauer NIKE Hockey, the world's leading manufacturer of hockey equipment; Cole Haan, which designs, markets, and distributes casual luxury footwear and accessories; and Hurley International LLC, an action sports and youth lifestyle brand.