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“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...

“How Retailers Can Make the Most of This Year’s Deep Discounting” by Sherene Hillal via Total Retail

by admin | Oct 24, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, Clearance Sales / Discounting, Footwear, Holiday, News

Credit: Getty Images by Dicraftsman Retailers, particularly those in high throughput categories like footwear and apparel, are still feeling the effects of the inventory glut that started in 2022. The issue is so severe for some brands that the tactics being used to...