Chris Burns

Chris B. is the founder of ARCH (art + research, culture - hype) ARCH is a more informative look into sneaker culture. By presenting information about the business of sportswear through marketing analysis, updates on stock prices and introductions to new brands and styles, the site is easily distinguished from the everyday site only giving you release dates. You can follow me on Twitter @archbyccb or YouTube @archbyccb.

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Shiekh’s Bankruptcy Plan Being Contingent on Nike Is Flawed

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Source: https://sgbonline.com/sheikh-shoes-betting-on-nike-for-turnaround/ Sheikh Shoes ultimately blamed its trip to bankruptcy court on its inability to secure shipments from Nike, by far its largest supplier that holds an unsecured During Investor’s Day Nike stated clearly they were going to begin cutting off mediocre retail outlets. The Swoosh is looking at owning 80% of its retail doors for…

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adidas Continues Unorthodox Approach to Endorsements | 16 USA Volleyball & Olympic Hopeful Athletes Join the Three Stripes

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Source: 16 USA Volleyball & Olympic Hopeful Athletes Join the adidas Family (Paige Tapp pictured) The information in regard to this signing is extensive so I won’t try to copy and paste it below. Use the source link above to read quotes from the athletes and information regarding footwear and apparel programs being designed and…

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How Many Pairs Of The Air Jordan 11 Win Like 96 Were Produced? Should You Pay Over Retail?

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Originally posted on Housakicks What I’m about to say in the next couple of paragraphs is entirely based on my own interpretation based on past observations and my background in mathematics. Jordan Brand dropped the Jordan 11 Win Like 96 incognito  a few days ago in select locations. It was to be expected because the same…

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adidas Combines with CNCPTS on the 36 HRS Collection With The First Z.N.E. Primeknit Hoodie

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Source: adidas Athletics Introduces 36 HRS Collection With The First Z.N.E. Primeknit Hoodie Last year I discussed why the knit trend on footwear had a natural progression towards apparel. adidas delivers another apparel element with the creation of their Primeknit hoodie and pants for their Heartbeat inspired design series labeled Z.N.E. For those not familiar…

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How Amazon Plans To Reach Those Who Use Cash to Buy Kicks | Amazon Cash

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  Source: https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=14583169011 I’ve made a number of references to the location of Foot Locker stand alone stores. I’ve also discussed the location of stores owned by City Gear as a way of showing who sneaker companies are attempting to reach with the multitude of aspirational (shout out Matt Powell for the word aspirational) footwear options…

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Nike Website Has Major Issues on Black Friday | Remember What I Said on Investor’s Day?

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Customers shopping at Nike Inc. and Macy’s Inc. complained about problems trying to buy goods on Black Friday, as the companies scrambled to remedy technical complications on the critical shopping day. Source: Nike, Macy’s Suffer Technical Snafus on Black Friday During Investor’s Day last month Nike’s board entered the stage to tout Nike’s Consumer Direct…

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