Amazon acquired Zappos because the platform did not have the backend in place to sell footwear. I joined Amazon in 2011 after selling at local flea markets and in locally owned shops in Memphis. When I launched in 2011 it was late November. By December 31st I’d earned over 40,000 dollars with very little experience…
Under Armour Reports First Quarter Results Source: Under Armour Reports First Quarter Results I had the unfortunate problem of listening in to the conference call on an Android phone that dropped the connection via bluetooth every 8 seconds. This means I only caught small soundbites of the call. It will be up to listen to…
DICK’S Sporting Goods Launches Compression Brand Second Skin to Serve the Training Needs of High Intensity Athletes Building off the success of brands such as CALIA by Carrie Underwood, Field & Steam and Walter Hagen, DICK’S continues to expand its private brand offering PR Newswire PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2017 PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — DICK’S…
Under Armour’s status as the golden child of athletic retail might be ending. Source: Under Armour shares fall on earnings – Business Insider Take a moment to do a simple search on Under Armour on this site and you something you won’t see on any other sneaker sites: A bevy of analysis on the UA…
Jordan Brand will celebrate its heritage with a series of spring footwear collections that pay homage to the brand’s legacy of pushing style boundaries. Source: Nike News – Jordan Brand Unveils Select Spring 17 Air Jordan Silhouettes I was just having a back and forth on Disqus with @blcklistd who said something that I found interesting….
Source: adidas Originals ‘Artist in Residence’ Showcase When a store opens the entire goal is to generate foot traffic which could potentially turn into conversions. In other words every part of your store has to be monetized. More important however is merchandising. The way a store looks tells a story and that story shapes the…
Source: The Trouble With Nike’s Futures The source link is probably the most concise analysis of why Nike’s Stocks have dropped this past year. Matthew Kish also gives a Bear vs Bull analysis with support from one of Nike’s most loyal analysts who sees Nike going up to 100/share, which he downgraded to around 75/share….
Adidas is more successful than ever in the U.S., but CEO Kasper Rorsted says that the company’s list of North American challenges is ‘very long.’ PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES Source: Adidas Plots for More Gains in U.S. – WSJ WSJ’s Sara Germano delivers a very insightful discussion on how Adidas is making plans on growth. A…
I typically do a Should You Buy To Flip? every few days. It’s a good way to do projections on upcoming releases. Although I don’t do a lot of Retro resale anymore, this has been my way of staying involved in the world of sneaker resale. What’s happened lately is that my Should You Buy…
Under Armour’s endorsement costs are growing some 40% a year, one analyst says, and it’s not clear the company can keep up. Source: Why Steph Curry’s Success Could Crack Under Armour – Barron’s This article is going to be full of backlinks and information that discusses how I’ve been analyzing Under Armour and discussing how…
Source: Nike+ SNKRS. Release Dates & Launch Calendar There is something I like to do every few days when preparing to write a Should You Buy To Flip? I browse the SNKRS site to see if I was right or wrong about my predictions. What does browsing help me with? Nike is very good about…
Shares of Foot Locker were higher on Friday after its third-quarter earnings beat expectations. Earnings of $1.13 a share were three cents ahead of analysts’ estimates, while revenue of $1.88 billion was in-line with forecasts. Same-store sales increased 4.7% year-over-year, but were flat when compared to the second quarter. Inventory also rose by more than…
The first time Michael Jordan pumped a triumphant fist in the air to celebrate an NBA championship, he was wearing the Air Jordan VI. Twenty-five years after his first trophy, the shoe has fittingly received the Pinnacle treatment. Source: CHICAGO. THE WINNING CITY. Jordan.com Jordan Brand just launched a freaking blog. I just discovered this…
Basketball sneakers became more than just shoes with the explosion of Nike and Michael Jordan. Following that rise came sneaker-related crime and violence. Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury is trying to change the game with a $15 sneaker. Source: The Rise Of Nike — And One Former NBA Player Trying To Change Sneaker Culture |…
What started as a post on Brooks Running after seeing a response on Facebook to a customer turned into an analysis of customer service. I took a few minutes to find questions from customers and took snapshots of the responses, or lack of responses from footwear companies. Why would I even stop and do this?…
The 10th iteration of the Jordan CP3 line, the CP3.X, is available now on Jordan.com and at select Jordan retail stores. Source: Nike News – Celebrating a Decade of Dedication with CP3 Nike is doing right by Chris Paul by dropping a celebration of its decade long sponsorship of CP3. In sneakerhead circles though, the…
Source: adidas Day One Autumn/Winter 2016 Premium capsule collection explores adidas DNA Autumn/Winter 2016 focus: running and outdoor Classic pieces with a lifestyle intention Essential pieces for the life of a modern nomad The category of casual athletic clothing and its dominance in fashion is changing daily. I could have easily just posted…
If you look back through the Insider Ties and Business Talk categories of the site you will see a lot of information about Stocks. Recently, a lot of websites are saying that Under Armour and Adidas are becoming better bets for the stock market. Consider this analysis from the Motley: http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/09/29/better-buy-under-armour-inc-or-adidas.aspx While all companies hit rough patches…
This new silhouette combines suede with a white divided TR thermoplastic sole that gives the shoe a unique finish. Handcrafted in Portugal with premium Italian materials. Arigato logo on the side in gold. Dustbag included. True to size but if you are be Source: AXEL ARIGATO – Handcrafted Designer Sneakers for Men and Women. When…
Factory stores for athletic brands Adidas, Nike and Under Armour are the biggest drivers of overall traffic to outlets. Source: U.S. Traffic To Outlets Hits Two-Year High, Athletic Brands Soar | Footwear News DTC, DTC, DTC, I think I’ve said DTC at least 30 times in the last posts and videos I’ve done. It’s important…
Source: Under Armour Announces Plan To Open E-Commerce Distribution House In Maryland “Over one million square-foot facility will house 1,000 employees; optimize product distribution for company’s growing direct-to-consumer business.” When you’re right, you’re right and Under Armour looks to the leader for its cues and there is nothing wrong with that. What do I mean?…
I’ve been doing a lot of analysis on the sneaker brands. The majority of my discussion has been on the push of each individual brand to gain more traction with DTC sales. I’ve also discussed how the brands are adjusting and adapting to the shift in the sneaker buying habits of the masses. What I’ve…
