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“A deal that would change the future of skateboarding forever” by Cole Nowicki via Simple Magic

by admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Footwear, Industry, News, Opinion, Shoe Market, Skateboard

At the beginning of October, Marc Roca, the CEO of Inversal, a company that “find[s] high-potential distressed e-commerce brands… acquire[s] and perform[s] a cost-cutting turnaround to each distressed brand, and make[s] sure lenders are paid...

“Nike Downsizes Annual ‘Just Do It’ Day This Year” by Shoshy Ciment via Footwear News

by admin | Sep 16, 2024 | Footwear, Industry, News, Retail Economy, Shoe Market

Drake hosting the 2022 Nike Maxim Award Show at JDI Day in Beaverton, Ore. CREDIT: Courtesy of Nike Nike Inc. will not be celebrating its annual “Just Do It” Day, an employee-focused celebration on its Beaverton, Ore. campus, in the same way this year as in years...

“Co-founder of IPATH on Reinvigorating an Established Brand” interview conducted by Maria Contino via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Aug 20, 2024 | Footwear, Industry, News, Shoe Market, Skateboard

Brian Krauss, co-founder of IPATH. Courtesy of IPATH Maria Contino of Rosenthal & Rosenthal sits down with Brian Krauss, co-founder of IPATH, the iconic skate brand slated to make a major comeback later this year. The two talk about changes in the...

“Foot Locker’s new loyalty program lets shoppers redeem points for cash, sneaker access” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | Jun 21, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Footwear, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Shoe Market

The Sneaker Hub in Foot Locker’s new store concept is a space where shoppers can customize the laces of their new shoes, pick up online orders or sign up for the loyalty program. Courtesy of Foot Locker, Inc. A new mobile app will join the refreshed FLX Rewards...

“Foot Locker unveils new store concept in ‘critical year’” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | Apr 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Footwear, Merchandising, News, Retail Strategy

Foot Locker’s first store of the future in Wayne, New Jersey. The company will soon open other locations in Paris, Melbourne, Australia, and Delhi, India. Courtesy of Foot Locker, Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Frank Bracken told Retail Dive the new concept fixes some...

“Nike Embraces Wholesale Again as It Looks to Improve Results”

by admin | Mar 23, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Footwear, News, Retail Economy, Shoe Market

The Nike Air Max Dn, which launches March 26 in 4,000 doors. Photo courtesy of Nike Inc. Nike executives detail how the company plans to return to bigger growth. Plus, why Converse’s sales dropped double digits. This article is available to Shop Eat Surf Executive...