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“‘We’ve chosen both’: How Nike aims to connect DTC and wholesale” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | May 6, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Debate, DTC, Industry, News, Retail Partners, Shoe Market

Nike Live is a localized store concept and is one of several formats Nike uses to connect with shoppers. Courtesy of Nike While the athletics giant has invested heavily in its own digital channels and physical stores, the retailer is also trying to broaden its...

“How eBay’s authentication process pulls in the most dedicated sneakerheads” by Katishi Maake via Retail Brew

by admin | Apr 24, 2023 | Community, Industry, News, Shoe Market

eBay To date, eBay has authenticated more than 4 million shoes globally, and on average, there are 1.7 million listings on the site each day, the company said. Talk to any sneakerhead and they’ll tell you authenticity matters (and what they copped in the latest Jordan...

“VF Corp. shakes up top leadership at Dickies, Altra and Smartwool” by Natalie Schwartz via Fashion Dive

by admin | Apr 12, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Industry, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy, Shoe Market, Skateboard

VF Corp., which owns the Vans and North Face brands, is attempting to regain footing after its former CEO abruptly resigned. Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive Dive Brief:  VF Corp. tapped Todd Dalhausser as the global brand president of Dickies and made other changes...

“Rally car driver and DC Shoes co-founder Ken Block dies in a snowmobile accident” by Emily Olson via NPR

by admin | Jan 3, 2023 | Guerilla Marketing, Industry, Legends, News, Rest In Peace, Shoe Market, Skateboard

Ken Block, pictured here at the 2017 World Rallycross Championship in Barcelona, Spain, died yesterday in a snowmobile accident, his company said. David Ramos/Getty Images Ken Block, an action sports legend who co-founded DC Shoes and Hoonigan Racing, died on Monday...

“Adidas drops the other shoe on Ye” by George Anderson via Retail Wire

by admin | Oct 26, 2022 | Industry, News, Shoe Market, Social Issues

Adidas yesterday ended its partnership with Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, following a series of antisemitic remarks he has made recently in multiple forums. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they...

“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...