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“Will Yeezy find it easy to operate stores?” by Matthew Stern via Retail Wire

by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Brick & Mortar, Debate, News, Shoe Market, Streetwear

Sneakerheads and streetwear enthusiasts may soon have a new brick-and-mortar store to visit. YZYSPLY, the sneaker and apparel company of sometimes-controversial rapper, producer and fashion entrepreneur Kanye West, has filed a trademark hinting that a physical...

“Do mental illness and retail entrepreneurship go hand-in-hand?” by Tom Ryan via Retail Wire

by admin | Jun 23, 2022 | Debate, Mental Health

Andy Dunn selfie from June, 2018 – Source: Twitter/@dunn In his book, “Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind,” Bonobos co-founder and former CEO Andy Dunn opens up about his bipolar disorder diagnosis, exploring the inherent challenges as well as how it...

“Surf Cams Might Be Secretly Ruining Your Session” by Ella Boyd via The Inertia

by admin | Jun 16, 2022 | Debate, News, Surf

Yes, you can see yourself surf. But do you want to see yourself surf? Photo: Screenshot//Surf Cam Rewind Why do we surf? Is it to escape reality and enjoy a connection with nature? Is it to challenge your personal limits, try new tricks, and progress as a surfer?...

“Buy now, pay later players’ losses grow as costs soar” by Jonathon Berr via Retail Dive

by admin | May 28, 2022 | Debate, E-Commerce, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Don Arnold via Getty Images BNPL providers are paying a hefty price to keep up with surging consumer demand for their financing services, spending large sums to add new tech and more employees. The buy now, pay later boom had an inauspicious debut more than...

“We Spoke With Joel Tudor and a WSL Insider About Tudor’s Suspension; Here’s What They Had to Say” by Alexander Haro via The Inertia

by admin | Mar 17, 2022 | Community, Competitions, Debate, Industry, News, Surf

After Joel Tudor was suspended indefinitely by the World Surf League, we caught up with him to hear his thoughts. Photo: Thomas Bennett//WSL Joel Tudor, three-time and reigning world longboard champion, was suspended from competition this week by the...

“What Happened to Authentic Streetwear?” by Mikelya Fournier via The Robin Report

by admin | Feb 24, 2022 | Debate, Industry, Streetwear

Everywhere you look, you see the same jogger outfits with predictable brand logos on display for the world to see. If you stop and ask the wearer about it, they’ll harp on the fact that they waited for hours in a digital waiting room just to have their chance to...