Matt Priest and Andy Polk interview me for episode #309 of Shoe-in-Show. The question is how resale is being shaped by the supply chain and by StockX becoming the dominant source in sneaker resale. Check out the entire episode here: https://shoeinshow.com/episode/309-chris-burns-lights-again/
Visit the AAFF site In true fashion, I arrived to the Zoom Conference late… Don’t laugh at that. If you laugh at that you are reinforcing stereotypes of Black people. Here is the problem though, Black people reinforce this stereotype themselves. I’ve done it and didn’t even think about it. I’ve utilized the phrase “CP…
Source: https://shoeinshow.com/episode/207-footwear-ceo-coronavirus-david-kahan-birkenstock/ David Kahan brings up an acronym in VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity, to delve into a discussion that isn’t centered on footwear solely and relates to all of our lives in every industry. The interview covers some of the problems for Birkenstock and addresses an issue that I’ve discussed often about how…
This week I don’t even discuss the topics I missed writing about in the sneaker industry. I basically go on a rant about Nike’s horrible treatment of women athletes sponsored by the Swoosh. Sources: https://www.si.com/more-sports/video/2019/05/23/allyson-felix-standstill-sponsor-nike-over-maternity-rights https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-05-21/fdra-president-says-no-response-yet-from-trump-on-plea-to-drop-tariffs-video
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,…
My favorite collection of insiders are looking to celebrate their 75th Anniversary with a logo redesign. This is important as the only group fighting for sneakerheads behind the scenes are the people at the FDRA. While we talk colors and resale, they are trying to make sure President Trump doesn’t kill our industry with…
Higher tariffs raise prices on basic goods and cost U.S. jobs, writes Matt Priest, president & CEO of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America. Source: China tariffs could hurt American families Here is a quote from Matt’s post on the USA Today site, “Rather than investing in our people or new technology to make…
President Trump is in the process of undermining the economy via actions which have long been an issue in the footwear industry. He is considering raising the tariffs on imports which primarily deal with the materials utilized and shipped into the U.S. for footwear manufacturing. The footwear industry has been attempting to offset the increasing…
Chris Burns // Founder // ARCH-USA.com ARCH-USA.com founder and sneaker industry analyst Chris Burns joins Matt, Andy, and Jasmine on this week’s episode of Shoe-In to discuss the latest in sneaker industry headlines and hot takes. Chris’ vast experience and background help the Shoe-In team break down current shoe resale trends, NIKE’s retail realignment, and…
Source: #79 Real-Time Sneaker Industry Analysis with ARCH-USA.com’s Chris Burns – SHOE-IN I had the opportunity to run my mouth for 40 minutes on the next episode of Shoe In’s podcast with Matt, Andy and Jasmine. I dominated the conversation which was probably not a good thing considering there is more to gain when…
Source: FDRA | Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America Everyday there is a different newspaper outlet sharing the words of analysts who seem to be more intent on beefing on Twitter than actually sharing really in depth analysis of the footwear industry. It’s my job to provide more information about sites that do a more…
Source: FDRA | Footwear Consumer Report 2017 I contemplated writing the title. I initially thought of stating that this is the most comprehensive article online in regard to footwear demographics. Ultimately my internal argument settled on what I thought was eye catching in this discussion: Black People and the amount we spend on footwear. FDRA…
