Nike Lays Off Some Workers in Shakeup of Technology Division

Nike Inc. is downsizing its technology division and letting go of some employees as management resets priorities.

Staff in the world’s largest sportswear retailer’s strategic enterprise and corporate functions departments, which help manage business processes, were affected by the cuts, according to people familiar with the matter. Nike is shifting some of that work to third-party vendors, one of the people said.

A representative for Nike confirmed the departure of tech workers.

Nike Chief Executive Officer Elliott Hill has made changes at the top of the organization since coming out of retirement in October to lead the business. He has ...