Source: (GREENHOUSE) is here. A startup incubator is a collaborative program designed to help new startups succeed. Incubators help entrepreneurs solve some of the problems commonly associated with running a startup by providing workspace, seed funding, mentoring, and training (see list below for a a more extensive list of common incubator services). The sole purpose of a…
Hibbett Sports is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,000 stores. Shop the best in sneakers, shoes, fan gear & more! – Hibbett | City Gear When this merger was taking place I thought it was going to speed up the demise of Hibbett Sports. I even wrote that issues within City Gear…
The newest shoe for the King releases beginning September 27. Source: LEBRON 17 Official Images and Release Date A healthy basketball line creates a healthier sneaker marketplace. This is important to me because to compile information and data I sell shoes. I use shoes to do videos and I look at the shoes to…
Source: Vans x Vivienne Westwood Less than a month ago I wrote this post about Westwood x ASICS: Vivienne Westwood X ASICS Should Highlight Sustainability | The Sustainability Report #16: Missed Opportunities in Marketing In it I discussed her thoughts on sustainability. It never occurred to me that she would lend her logo to…
Footlocker’s Greenhouse is an incubator that will provide an introduction to small brands and artists who are looking to reach people interested in supporting indie fashion labels that won’t be covered on the major sneaker and streetwear websites. The problem is the App launched on September 17th, 2019 with the founder of PSNY which isn’t…
Today, adidas Basketball introduces Harden Vol. 4, inspired by James Harden’s creative freedom on and off the court. The lightest Harden signature shoe to-date features LIGHTSTRIKE midsole cushioning Source: Free to Create: adidas Embraces James Harden’s individuality with Harden Vol. 4 Since the N3XT L3V3L arrived a year ago I’ve been waiting for the new…
African-Americans don’t rock Merrell footwear or apparel. That should change immediately. Footwear and apparel companies have the ability to change the outlook and direction of Black and Brown kids. The amount of money the companies make should be utilized to empower the kids who make these brands billions. Here is the thing about Merrell, Black…
Petites Luxures Challenging the conventional tropes and motifs that we are best known for, graphic designer Simon Frankart highlights his signature sexy and subversive mix of minimalist artwork on our latest collaboration. Best known for his Instagram-famous project @petitesluxures, this personal illustration feed Source: CLAE x Petites Luxures While I won’t share any of…
Source: Active Gaming: PUMA and PLAYSEAT revolutionized seating – PUMA CATch up My initial response was, uh, okay, and then I stopped and realized not less than two months ago, my wife bought my son a new gaming chair. She searched all over for a seat that would be comfortable and it would allow him…
If there is one thing evident in the running world, when a trend happens, everything shifts. A few years ago the rage was neutral trainers and shoes built to move runners towards forefoot striking. Brands like Newton capitalized on this gaining considerable ground with their “lugs” technology. About ten years ago there was an…
Recently WearTesters launched a subscription program, https://weartesters.com/join/, and I questioned why a Complex site would need to do this. I used to browse the site a lot in the past, but lately I haven’t been checking in on the YouTube or the site. Not for any competitive reasons, I’ve just been extremely busy fleshing out…
Stripping away materials from the tooling and upper, the 34th Air Jordan signature shoe gives athletes only what they need to perform. Source: Air Jordan 34 Official Images and Release Date Brands don’t discuss their product or marketing segmentation. Those are internal discussions which take place between the sales team and the marketing teams. As…
Merchandising and marketing is no longer a retail aspect that takes place only in brick and mortar. When a store begins to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a product or a brand, traditionally they had the help of the brand through wall art or displays. Kid’s Footlocker is in the unique position of…
Founded in Tokyo in 2006, White Mountaineering is the brand of Japanese designer Yosuke Aizawa. Taking the great outdoors as inspiration, Aizawa and his team use functional, high-performance textiles Source: adidas Originals x White Mountaineering FW19 Collection adidas has seen the empty space created by Outdoor companies and they have been building the Terrex line…
I usually make TSR about a company that I just discovered like Bloom Foam. The goal of the series is to introduce people like me, who don’t often speak about sustainability or eco-friendly products to consider buying smarter and better products. This episode is about an established brand in VF Corp’s “The North Face”….
ABOUT: Co-founded by LeBron James, Jaron Kanfer, and Frankie Walker Jr., UNKNWN (www.unknwn.com) is a Miami-based retail destination and culture creator within the worlds of art, fashion, sports, and music. The company was built with the objective to reinvent shopping by connecting brands to consumers through experiences and curated products. Opening its first store in 2011, UNKNWN offers…
Source: Find us on 609 Fifth Avenue, New York City! – PUMA CATch up This space won’t make any money. I wanted to get this out of the way. With the costs of commercial leasing in New York, PUMA probably can’t generate enough in sales to turn a profit, but this space isn’t about profit….
As part of the It’s A Man’s World campaign with Reebok Classic, Allen-Lord talks about the women making an impact on the ground, the need for inclusivity, and the inspiration behind her shoe design. Source: Jazerai Allen-Lord Is Here To Disrupt Things When Reebok gets it wrong I give them the business. Why? I operate…
Source: Ave Pro In honor of longtime Vans global team rider Anthony Van Engelen’s storied career and enduring impact on skateboarding culture, Vans presents a brand-new footwear and apparel collection designed and inspired by the skate icon himself. Available on August 22, Vans unveils the AVE Pro featuring Vans’ UltimateWaffle, Van Engelen’s first signature…
Today, Nike’s all-access pass to experiences, products and services gets even more robust with a new set of regional benefits, including unlocking training content from the continent’s top athletes and exclusive product drops and rewards. Source: The Nike App is Now Available in Europe First, I’m not a stockmarket analyst and I don’t work for…
Published on May 27, 2017 by Housakicks Tayib of http://www.housakicks.com (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZPK…) took the Source: Will The adidas NMD Lose Resale Like The Nike Roshe Run? | Housakicks Livestream In 2017 I did a video chat with Housakicks.com founder Tayib. At the time we both had experienced a considerable drop off in the sale…
Source: REEBOK DROPS LIMITED EDITION CLUB C THROUGH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SKILL VIA AMAZON AND GOOGLE HOME When Reebok ‘nails’ it, they do a great job. I’m in the process of writing about the “It’s A Woman’s World” campaign by the brand that targets women where they are and features impactful influencers as opposed to reps who…
