Massive rail strike next week could deal another blow to America’s economy – CNN The looming possibility of a strike by unions representing more than 90,000 workers at the nation’s freight railroads has businesses nationwide worried. The unions are poised to go on strike on September 16, a move that could bring nearly 30% of the nation’s…
Nike allowed Kanye to walk. Drake is Nike’s entertainer partnership, but the product from Nocta is a drop in the bucket against Nike’s willingness to spend up to 8 billion dollars a year in endorsements and sponsorships of athletic events and athletes. Nike understands seeding and product placement, but nothing ever rivals Nike’s sponsorship of…
Nike (M)ove Like a Mother Global Program — NIKE, Inc. What to Know Nike is launching a global maternity training program through NTC, helping invite more pregnant and postpartum people back into sport. The comprehensive, 24-workout training program covers strength training, cardio, mobility and yoga throughout every stage of pregnancy. The program adds to a…
2022 World Athletics Championships: A day-by-day guide to the biggest women’s events at Oregon22 and details on how to watch (TV and streaming). Runs July 15th to 24th. Source: Overall Event Schedule Source: 2022 World Track and Field Championships: Women’s Events Niche sports are no longer niche. As traditional television ratings slide, the idea that…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Corderion Harris was arrested after officers said he was one of at least 15 people breaking into a rail yard on June 10 around 2 a.m. Police said at least 17 train cars were broken into and at least 30 boxes were removed. They also said that all of the boxes contained…
The Air Force 1 Low and NSW polo release June 4 on the SNKRS App and at select retailers. Source: Nike Puerto Rico Collection 2022 Official Images Release Date The N7 Collection is designed in the spirit of championing athletes and expanding sport for the next generation. Source: Nike N7 Summer 2022 Free Crater…
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike: Knight, Phil: 9781501135910: Books: Amazon.com I read Just Do It by Donald Katz when I was building my sneaker company arch. I knew reading about Nike’s growth during an important moment in the history of the company could provide insight into running my own sneaker brand….
MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Three men are behind bars after police say they stole shoes from a train in North Memphis Monday night. According to Memphis Police, nine suspects entered a boxcar on North Holmes Road after 9 p.m. They were stealing Nike shoes from the boxcar when officers, the K9 unit and CSX Railroad made the…
If you missed yesterday’s championship game, I live tweeted the entire event with my thoughts as South Carolina put on a masterclass in defense and execution. #NCAAWBB The women’s championship game streaming on Hulu has angles so good it’s like being courtside. The Gamecocks are smashing right now. UConn looks outclassed. It looks like Under…
Check out Trent’s books on Amazon: How Sneakers Saved My Life: https://amzn.to/34tdUGj How Sneakers Ruined My Life: https://amzn.to/3CCRPSo In this long interview I dive into 10 Questions with Trent the founder of Exclucity and the author of a memoir and business book series that opens the door to how both Nike and adidas’ moves to…
Source: Nike SNKRS. Release Dates & Launch Calendar The Month of Madness is in full swing! Shop your team’s collection and make sure you’re ready for the biggest dance of the year! Refresh your rotation with the hottest releases in the Nike App. Set up drop-day notifications so you always get a spot at launch.
Source: https://amzn.to/3CCRPSo In my book Nike’s Consumer Direct Offense, Amazon and StockX: The Disruption of Sneaker Retail, I recounted the story of a small chain in Mississippi that eventually sold to Jimmy Jazz. I explained how Nike’s CDO, now CDA, wasn’t something that was incidental. I recently talked about another small chain in this post:…
Welfare, bankruptcy, arrests, failed businesses, and more. In Book 1, How Sneakers Saved My Life, Trent rips the covers off and takes us on the roller-coaster ride that is his life. From the very first page of this riveting autobiography, the reader is given a front-row seat to the hard-knock life of Mr. Trent Out…
Spring and summer 2022 offer an array of products that move Nike closer to meeting its 2025 sustainability targets, all while treading a little lighter on the planet. Source: Move to Zero Collections Spring Summer 2022 Official Images Nike consistently promotes their commitment to sustainability. The Move to Zero program is admirable, but introducing collections…
Mobb Deep once opened a song with the words: There’s a war goin on outside, no man is safe from You could run but you can’t hide forever from these, streets, that we done took You walkin witcha head down scared to look You shook, cause ain’t no such things as halfway crooks The song…
Foot Locker shares are tumbling after the retailer forecast revenue to drop in 2022. Source: Foot Locker shares sink after retailer says 2022 sales will fall as it expects to sell fewer Nike products This is not gloating. I have a lot of friends at Foot Locker and it pains me to read a post…
via Nike Selected by Olamide + Cam GIFTS THAT BEAT ROSES As former UCLA athletes, Olamide Olowe and Cam Griff are sentimental about sportswear. Now a CEO, Olamide loves to treat herself and her fiancé to styles that remind her of how they met. Shop their 3 gift picks for an athlete you love. Select…
Private employers in Oregon are starting to jump on the vaccine mandate for their employees. Source: Vaccine Mandates Are Coming to the Nike Campus Near You Nike’s China issues are considerable and have led to worries by analysts who evaluate the stock market. An issue that isn’t being considered when it comes to Nike is…
What are NFTs and how can we determine their environmental impact? Additionally, how can we mitigate this in the age of digitalisation? Source: What Are NFTs, And What is Their Environmental Impact? | Earth.Org – Past | Present | Future When I lived in San Diego, I’d pick certain days to go to Pacific Beach…
The leading creators of virtual sneakers, collectibles and experiences, born in the metaverse, join the NIKE, Inc. family Source: NIKE, Inc. Acquires RTFKT I initially discovered RTFKT in February of this year while researching Beeple’s success with NFTs. I did a video requesting questions to present to the founder of the site SneakerCred, Cash Patterson….
Source: Shoe Palace | Shoes, Clothing, & Gear from Elite Brands Shoe Palace is a West Coast retailer. There aren’t any stores in my region, but with the reach of digital, brick and mortar stores are no longer catering only to where they are located. Digital can give chains the ability to reach potential consumers…
The Ja Morant era in Memphis began immediately after the long-term stint of the Grit and Grind Grizzlies. This is unlike most professional sports teams. Typically, when an NBA team loses the core of a successful group, that team enters the lottery over extended seasons. In Philly, it was called The Process. In Sacramento, it’s…
