https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In Part 3, Ryan W. Hunt (CTO/Co-Founder of Algix and Bloom) explains the stages of how Algix harvests the algae and move it from it’s wet form, to a dried product and then into milled powder before it’s joined with a polymer to create Bloom Foam. Video length: 2 minutes and 10…
Sam Handy, VP Design, adidas Running, said, “Boost is our great running midsole technology, providing the best in comfort and energy return in all conditions. We continue to evolve the material to create different cushioning experiences for different runners. For Ultraboost 19, we added 20% more Boost to a completely streamlined upper construction and Torsion design, giving runners more energy return in every…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In this episode of The Sustainability Report Ryan and I talk about the cheapest product by Bloom Foam for brands to implement into their supply chain, Bloom Foam’s Cushioned Strobel. I give Nike the business because they don’t have a product on the Algix & Bloom wall and I also present an idea…
https://algix.com https://bloomfoam.com In Part 1 of our tour to the Algix facility in Meridian Mississippi Ryan Hunt explains how Algix takes harmful algae blooms and returns clean water to areas that have experienced HABs. This is really important as 21 beaches in Mississippi are currently closed due to HABs. The amazing thing is that…
The three packs, each working with the Chuck 70, launch July 20 in limited quantities. Source: Converse, Joshua Vides and Chinatown Market ComplexCon Chuck 70 Official Images That title is confusing I’m sure, but so is the fact that at least once a year, sometimes twice or three times a year, I get confused because…
Algix co-founder Ryan Hunt told Newscenter 11 about technology that extracts algae from waterways. Source: Local company removes algae from water to make bioplastics Above is a link to WTOK television who was leaving the Algix & Bloom Foam facility when my family was arriving for our tour of the plant. In the story that…
Shop Under Armour for Men’s UA Storm Cyclone Pants in our Men’s Pants department. All men’s pants are eligible for FREE SHIPPING in the USA. Source: Men’s UA Storm Cyclone Pants | Under Armour US I’m using the picture at the lead to establish one thing, Under Armour is white asf. Yep, I said it…
BALTIMORE, July 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release the results of its second quarter (ended June 30, 2019) on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 6:55 a.m. ET. Following the news release, Under Armour management will host a conference call at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to review results. This call will be webcast live at https://about.underarmour.com/investor-relations/financials and will be archived and available for…
PRODUCT STORY When it comes to style, designer Mike Cherman creates his own rules. His bootleg aesthetic brand, Chinatown Market, is no different. Inspired by the grit and style of New York’s famous Canal Street, Chinatown Market stands out with daring attitude, fun graphics, and cheeky prints. Influenced by retro basketball, the first iteration of…
Snap36 specializes in high volume, cost efficient 3D and 360 degree product photography, providing spin photography services & solutions for ecommerce sites. Source: Snap36: 360 Degree Product Photography & 3D Spin Photography Services One of the most exciting things in the sneaker industry this year has been the acquisition of technology companies by both brands…
After releasing the War Report Rogue with ‘90s rap duo Capone-N-Noreaga, Ewing Athletics is once again answering the demands of our vocal fans. The brand has reintroduced two of its flagship shoes, both OG Ewing 33 HIs, as a push back against all those who said big men like Patrick Ewing couldn’t sell shoes. Gone…
After a historic summer season, Nike is doing more to improve the well-being of communities through play. Source: Nike Sport Changes Everything 2019 There are two things taking place in this post: A reintroduction to Nike’s Key Cities strategy An introduction to Nike’s Sport Changes Everything strategy While the two topics appear to be completely…
Source: UNISEX ADIDAS SNEAKER WHITE After writing the post on Returns and Sneaker Retail: Return Policies Fracture the Business Strategy of Sneaker Retail Information below: FootFact technology has been added as a PlugIn in the online shop of the global corporation Deutsche TelekomFootFact helps in contributing to reduce the CO2 burden on our planet because…
I began working on an article on Hibbett Sports a few days ago, but I’ve been interrupted by a number of things. That post was going to probe the acquisition of City Gear by Hibbett Sports and the recent closing of several locations (Hibbett Sports: Senatobia and Park Avenue and City Gear’s premium sneaker store…
Yesterday I wrote a post stating that New Balance has not been utilizing a multifaceted approach to marketing. In the post I wrote that they were relying too heavily on the athlete to carry the narrative of the brand. I also explained that they have an alignment of stars and should be constantly working to…
photo via the Twitter feed of New Balance Early in 2018 I wrote this post: New Balance “Fearlessly Independent Since 1906″ is the “Originals” adidas Campaign of 2017 | Marketing In the post I explained that New Balance was making amazing strides. The signing of athletes by the brand has been almost Nike like…
Source: BLOOM Algae Foam: Explained After being invited to speak at the Footwear Innovation Summit 2019 in Los Angeles, I discovered how little I understood the importance of sustainability and technology in the sneaker industry. Sneakerheads buy more pairs than the average consumer. While this is good for the bank accounts of brands, it’s not…
I’ve been selling on 3rd party platforms for over ten years. I began on eBay, moved to Amazon, sold on Kixify and I’ve done deals in the Facebook marketplace. I’ve sold millions of dollars of footwear and apparel. In all of this time I never received a message from any of those businesses thanking me…
https://coddi.co Matthew Walters is living the dream. He left a dream job in designing shoes at Under Armour to take on the task of launching his own footwear company. I did the same thing in 2005 and I remember when I received my shoes. I was excited… and then I realized I had to…
Source: Stepping out of the shadows: our proud new brand stichd – PUMA CATch up The best time to develop new ventures is when things are going well. The shifting of Dobotex from a PUMA owned manufacturer of licensed brands to a full blown brand is now. This is not exactly new, it’s a rebranding….
BEAVERTON, Ore., June 27, 2019 – NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2019. Source: NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Nike is a 50 year old company. Typically old companies move sluggishly and don’t adjust and adapt…
The retailer, which has yet to make a profit, runs a secondhand market for authentic luxury goods Source: Luxury second-hand site The RealReal sees stock jump 45% after IPO Look at the quote above and you will find all that you need to know about why the current retail environment is extremely flawed. A company…
