“Platform A” at Station F, is the world’s largest start-up campus located in Paris. While the ring of the shot fired by Foot Locker resounds around the sneaker industry with the recent investment into start-up GOAT Group, adidas follows Nike and Foot Locker into the waters of the start-up ocean via an incubator styled set…
It’s time for a revival of window displays, argues CallisonRTKL’s Ignaz Gorischek. Visual merchandising is important SOURCE: https://www.callisonrtkl.com/you-are-here/reviving-lost-art-visual-merchandising/ One of the better managers in a retail setting, Greg Garber, is often writing statements about the problems with sneaker retail. His point of view derives from over twenty years in the business and it would be wise…
Source: Foot Locker is investing $100 million in Goat Group to create exclusive customer experiences Nothing can make you feel more right, but more frustrated than an investment that you got right, but not quite… especially when the book you’re releasing in a week is on the topic. I’m in the process of writing a…
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” — Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Source: One Day It’ll All Make Sense – Super Heroic – Medium The quote above is from a book that was just as transformative for me as it was for anyone who took the time to read…
PS821 is an independent footwear brand founded on the belief that exclusivity should be inclusive and that individuality and authenticity lie at the heart and “sole” of style. 7 Days No Nike is not a shot at the Swoosh. After Nike’s latest quarterly report it’s clear the company has command of the entire sneaker industry. What…
Visit the post for more. Source: _Shop Men 7 Days No Nike is not a shot at the Swoosh. After Nike’s latest quarterly report it’s clear the company has command of the entire sneaker industry. What is also evident is the brand is intent on dominating the news cycle on sneaker sites via the constant stream…
$UAA Under Armour’s Investor’s Day disappoints and fails to deliver a real plan of action, but even worse there isn’t any product displayed or discussed.
BALTIMORE , Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UAA, UA) today announced that it will hold an investor meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 . At the event, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Kevin Plank , President & Chief Operating Officer Patrik Frisk , Chief Financial Officer Source: Under Armour To Host…
Originally named Atlas18, CODDI™ is the brainchild of Pensole graduate, Matthew Walters. Matt developed footwear for Under Armour before taking the extremely difficult dive into brand ownership. I realize how difficult this is so I had to take the time to ask a few questions. This Project + Exec will give you some insight into…
Originally posted on Housakicks Chris, from ARCH, and I have been so swamped with work on both our sites and our e-stores that doing these shows has been impossible. We are aware of the current changes in the sneaker market and we wanted to tackle them one at a time. Today we’re exploring how the…
My new book is now available in both Paperback and Kindle. Here is the link for Paperback: https://amzn.to/2XafN24 Give it a look if you like ebooks: https://amzn.to/2X97PGA Source: In 2017 Nike held an Investor’s Day. That event changed the way the sneaker business operated with an official introduction to a strategy that I had…
BALTIMORE , Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. The company reports its financial performance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America Source: Under Armour Reports Third Quarter Results; Updates Full Year 2018 Outlook…
BALTIMORE , Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release the results of its third quarter (ended September 30, 2018 ) on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 6:55 a.m. ET . Following the news release, Under Armour management will host a conference call at approximately Source: Under Armour Announces…
I don’t expect adidas to ever call me and ask for my opinion especially after this post, but I wouldn’t be who I am if I didn’t bring attention to the glaring issues within adidas Basketball. I hate to make a dedication to Candace, Rocky Top and Coach Summitt into a rant; so…
At Nike Shanghai 001, the digitally-enabled innovation, design and personalized service is unlike any other Nike retail experience. Source: Five Facts to Know About Nike’s New House of Innovation in Shanghai I wanted to name this article, “How will Nike’s House of Innovation translate into the closure of more Nike accounts in North American Cities?”…
(My thoughts are placed in the parenthesis) Nike’s unrivaled scale allows for over indexing, while delivering expanded profitability. CDO is redefining shareholder value. Nike Inc increased 10% due to acceleration in North America Nike Direct grew 12% and Nike Digital grew 34% Digital outpaced all channels. Tax rate 14% As of August inventory is flat….
Nike currently has a lawsuit pending over problems with workplace diversity and sexism. While many sites and news outlets are focused on how this case will affect the recent resurgence by the brand, I moved to a different discussion based on the recent third party sales I’ve had utilizing the StockX website. Last year I…
Niche-Out© Marketing Boxing, CrossFit, Ninja Warrior, Parkour, Lacrosse, Track & Field, Frisbee Golf and any sport that receives a small amount of coverage are niche sports. MMA and UFC are growing, but can also be considered niche. These lesser known athletic events, when marketed the correct way, can help both brands and retailers establish long-term…
In 2016 New Balance opened a distribution center in the middle of the country. It’s a similar play to how Nike has made Memphis the center of its distribution network. Insider Ties: New Balance opens distribution center in St. Louis In the article above I explained that the moves New Balance and other brands are…
July 12, 2018 – Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) plans to release the results of its second quarter (ended June 30, 2018) on Thursday, July 26, 2018 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…
2:19 This week my focus for the end of the video is on Saucony’s excellent collaboration with their small retail accounts. As many companies go DTC Saucony remains consistent in their relationships with running specialty shops. This collab with heritage tee shirt company Homage is an example of that: http://blog.saucony.com/every-day-run… Other stories for this…
Nike movement specialists worked with kids to understand their unique biomechanics. Those insights led to the Nike Future Speed running shoe and Nike Future Flight basketball shoe, available July 1 on nike.com. Source: Nike’s Future Series Rethinks Sneaker Innovation for Young Athletes Nike has such an endless amount of capital they can attempt a number…
