Nike’s flagship store closed temporarily earlier this week because of a problem with bedbugs. The sportswear firm said it had taken the measure “proactively” in a bid to deal with the situation to protect its customers and employees.

Bedbugs have been a growing concern in New York in recent months and have recently been discovered at a popular theatre, in office buildings, shops and apartments. The small insects bite humans and cause itching and soreness in some of their victims.

"Our primary concern is the well-being of our consumers and sales associates," Nike said in a statement. "We are taking all proper steps to eradicate the problem, and we expect the store to reopen shortly."

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