Nike Women's-Only Store With Premium On-Site Sports Experience Opens In Shanghai

Nike opened its second, women's-only store yesterday at iAPM shopping mall in Shanghai, China. Located at 999 Huaihai Zhong road, Nike Women Shanghai is a 4,500-plus square- foot consumer experience store offering the local community the best of Nike products, including premium women's running, training and sportswear styles.

The store features on-site group fitness sessions along with opportunities for consumers to trial the latest in training and running footwear and apparel.

Nike Women Shanghai also features a digital community area displaying updated calendars for the Nike+ Run Club, Nike+ Training Club classes and store events.

Three of China's elite female athletes - including Tao Yujia, 2014 Asian Games gold medalist in 4x100m relay; Zhao Jing, 2013 China National Games double gold medalist in the 800m and 1,500m; and Jin Yuan, 2010 Asian Games silver medalist in the 3,000m steeplechase -- attended the store opening.

"This new store is the latest example of just how well we serve women at retail. Our global strategy is to inspire and deeply connect with consumers in our stores and online and Greater China continues to be an important geography where this comes to life," said Heidi O'Neill, VP & GM, Nike Stores.

"This store proves yet again Nike's commitment to both this market and our mission to serve and inspire female consumers - by bringing them the very best of Nike," continued O'Neill.