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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Allbirds Would Benefit From Touting NFW vs Just Saying “Plant-Based Leather Shoes” | Analysis

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Learn about Allbirds’ Plant Leather (aka vegan leather). For way too long, fashion companies have relied on dirty synthetics and unsustainable leather, putting speed and costs before the environment. We wanted to put an end to that with a 100% natural, plant-based leather. Source: Plant-Based Leather Shoes | Sustainable Leather Alternative From Natural Materials |…

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Saucony Channels Doernbecher with the Run For Good Children’s Program

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is a national leader among childhood cancer, blood disorders, and blood and marrow transplant programs, serving children and young adults. Recognized as one of the top childhood cancer centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the…

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New Balance x Coco Gauff’s First Collection Seems to be Missing Parts of the Sales Strategy

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Source: NEW BALANCE AND COCO GAUFF REVEAL THE TENNIS STAR’S FIRST COLLECTION New Balance continues to roll out collabs utilizing their athletes and celebrating their endorsement of teams. It’s a page from the classic marketing textbook for sneaker companies. That isn’t what’s important here. What is important is how New Balance is balancing their relationships…

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The Renewal Workshop x New Balance | Another Circular Movement from NB

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Source: The Renewal Workshop Teams Up with New Balance to launch New Balance Renewed Through The Renewal Workshop’s proprietary six-stage, zero-waste process, garments are sorted, graded, thoroughly cleaned, repaired to like-new standards, inspected, and verified to joint quality standards before being given a Renewal Workshop certification and becoming ready for sale through TRW’s website. Each item’s…

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