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FDRA and PENSOLE Launch Celebration of African Americans in Footwear as Nike Hires G Scott Uzzell as President and CEO of Converse

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December 20, 2018: Matt Priest posted images on LinkedIn Source:  we will be gathering as an industry at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture to celebrate the innumerable contributions African Americans have given to our industry As multiple Black executives seem to be climbing the ladder towards a glass ceiling,…

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The New York Times Delivers an Article Perfectly Explaining Why Brands Are Going Back to the NBA

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An insurgency against the traditional basketball shoe powers is underfoot as companies like Puma, New Balance and Under Armour compete for a share of N.B.A. culture. (photo via Puma) Source: Why N.B.A. Stars Are Trading In Their Nikes The newspaper industry is at a disadvantage when discussing the sneaker business. The only person who appears…

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Farfetch  Acquires Stadium Goods for 250 Million | The Investment In Sneaker Resale Continues… But Is It Smart?

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Source: Farfetch shares jump 6% after $250 million Stadium Goods acquisition announced Marketplace explained that Farfetch’s share price increased after acquiring Stadium Goods. Without any real detailed information on several aspects of how the acquisition works it’s hard to make a real assessment, but there are several factors that need to be discussed: Luxury Brands…

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