Video Breakdown 0:00 Intro 0:57 Nike Demand 4:57 Retail Offsets Poor Decisions 8:35 Slow Sales and No Challenges 12:51 The Annual Air Jordan 11 Drop 16:30 Nike and Marketing 1.The Demand for Nike Never Stops Right now, on Amazon, a Seller Central Account can open a Selection Recommendation for shoes currently in demand. The first…
Watch Leave the World Behind | Netflix Official Site The cast is stellar, the trepidation around the rise of technology contributing to the downfall of society is a truism (the downfall of man always feels as if it is right around the corner). Every aspect of this film should have made it come together like…
While the band Jungle has recently become mainstream in the U.S. with the song Back on 74, fans of the band have been rocking with the group since “Casio, Heavy, California and Cherry“. The band has an immediately recognizable aesthetic. Utilizing the AMCK Dance Agency, a recognizable cast of characters convey the rhythm and sound…
Contradiction: a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another. Itta Bena is a speakeasy. It’s tucked away in a space you can’t find. If you know, you know. B.B. King was born in the Mississippi Delta city and made his way up the Blues Highway to Memphis….
The arch Podcast Episode 4: 10 Questions with Rockridge Apparel Founder Randy Wells I recently did a podcast with Randy Wells the founder of Rockridge. The Oakland based company sits at the heart of entrepreneurship and fashion. Randy formed a partnership with his local business district and is hosting an extended residency which provides information…
There are two amazing exhibits highlight Black art and they are taking place at the same time. I visited the Dixon Gallery and Gardens to see the expansive Black Artists in American collection and followed that up with a trip to the more interactive Black Portraits at the Brooks Museum. Video Breakdown 0:00 Introduction 0:27…
Source: What is bulk shipping? I wrote the following post two years ago during a consultation. The goal was to see which site offered buyers the best return on revenue when selling kicks on 3rd party sites StockX and eBay: Does eBay Really Have the Best Fees in the Game? How Shipping Shapes Sneaker Resale…
Source: HOLO Footwear arch attempts to find a path to discussions on new brands. What typically happens is I see the brand out in the wild and then I begin to research the company. I look at articles and follow the founders quietly. I attempt to remain unbiased by not engaging founders of small brands…
Source: Gift Guide | shop online at BIRKENSTOCK On several occasions I’ve walked into various retail locations and found Birks marked down. It’s a trend that struck me as disturbing. I initially thought of it as a flawed wholesale strategy rooted in buying into a brand’s own hype. The more I dug into Birks and…
Source: Ponto Footwear Source: Dynamic, sustainable outdoor clothing. One of the toughest aspects of covering companies who aren’t in the mainstream is tracking down enough information. Since I tend to like writing about companies that are under the radar, especially this month as I attempted to focus on smaller brands, I try to refrain from…
Source: NEW BALANCE WELCOMES DARIUS GARLAND TO THE FAMILY The New Balance basketball roster, Jamal Murray, Kawhi Leonard, Cameron Brink, Tyrese Maxey, Zach Lavine and Dejounte Murray, gained a new teammate. Darius Garland’s star is rising in the League and while he’s in a small market he fits the mold of the athletes New Balance…
Questions for this session: Will Sneaker Retail Begin to Elevate Other Brands since Nike is pulling back inventory? Will Foot Locker become a hot stock again? This is for entertainment purposes solely and answers to questions posed by a variety of people. Video Breakdown: 0:00 Intro 1:48 Retailers and Other Brands 3:38 Unwritten and Unspoken…
From 1999 to 2010 a lot of music discovery was lost. Napster created massive holes in the industry and forced a shift in how music consumption happened. In the 90s I would hit small mom and pop shops and friends would wait in line to get signed copies of albums dropping from artists who toured…
South of Beale, also known as SOB, has two restaurant locations in the Memphis area serving bold and unique flavors to adventurous guests. Source: South of Beale Restaurant – Eat and Sip Adventurously I’m always a fan of restaurants that have an outdoor area, bright lighting and high ceilings. South of Beale has all of…
The Premeira Runner is a silhouette modernized with perforation and quality leather. Smooth leather and a bungee cord heel tab for style; with an EVA sole for lightweight comfort. Handmade in Portugal Threaded with waxed cotton laces Source: The Premeira Runner “Mocha” The Difficult Aspect of Attaining Recognition: PerryCo. Shoes founder Brittney Perry is Taking the Road…
Linus Lester-Hodges, Austin Brown, and John Brown are Hablot Brown The unfortunate thing about discovering new music is longing for the sounds to arrive from Black musicians to prove that Black music is still a powerful tool for love, life and change. Soul music has always been the essence of Black culture, but as the…
Shop in-market products featuring NFW’s platform is plastic-free materials. Source: Shop NFW consumer goods Who makes leather? Who makes the textiles for the clothing you wear? Fashion exists behind the veil. The method of make is obscured and there really isn’t any insight into where materials come from for the accessories, clothes and footwear…
The original Ant Man cast tends to be the Marvel film most associated with a lack of taking itself so seriously. The jokes, the crew of Michael Peña, TI, and David Dastmalchian felt more like a comedic sketch than a slice of the Avengers puzzle. The film was endearing and contributed to the overall universe…
Every little detail – Handcrafted in L.A. and Detroit, a timeless low top urban utility sneaker built for the long haul- Premium, upcycled leathers from the car industry in Detroit. Sturdy and durable for long-lasting wear each pair has its own unique character. Made in USA laces- OrthoLite® anti-microbial insole, available in Onyx, Brick and…
Introducing The Carver in Composite, an eye-catcher. This colorway features vibrant leather overlays on a mesh foundation. Bold splashes of red, blue, green, yellow, and orange create a kaleidoscope of style and are sure to break necks. Source: The Carver | Composite (Preorder) Natural phenomena are often associated with destructive occurrences in nature. A fire…
REWORKED | COP WHAT YOU WANT (cwywcartel.com) The term ‘streetwear’ is overutilized and misunderstood to the point that it feels like anyone with a heat press is a designer. While it feels wrong to diminish those who create their own art and lump them in with people simply using other artists’ work on their clothing,…
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American restaurant in Collierville, TN serving hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood & more from a scratch kitchen. Source: Collierville, TN Because Memphis has such an extensive roster of locally sourced/owned restaurants, the family crew tends to avoid chains. It’s a personal decision backed by understanding the struggles of small business….
