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…
In my recent e-book release I discussed how third party platforms had a natural transition into brick and mortar especially with GOAT acquiring Flight Club. The plan is being placed into motion via a pop-up, and as I said in the book one of the biggest threats to urban retail is third party, online and…
While details of the deal were not disclosed, the partnership will help expand Stadium Goods, the streetwear and sneaker resale store and e-commerce site that’s grown quickly over the past two years. Jed Stiller and John McPheters founded StadiumGoods.com and opened its SoHo shop in October 2015. Stiller previously worked in hospitality and was a partner…
Housakicks TV dropped a really interesting question on me and we created a video discussing why starting a consignment shop is not a good idea anymore. He also explains how Flight Club may be the last of its kind because the consignment shop has been disrupted by apps like GOAT and websites like StockX. It’s…
At $1250 for a pair of Yeezy Boosts, there really may be no limit on how much people will pay for cool kicks. (pics by Caleb Silver) Source: Have We Reached Peak Sneaker? (NKE, UA) Sneakers have become the new housing market. I know that sounds grandiose and almost like I’m overreaching, but it’s real….
A roundup of the best buy-and-sell and consignment sneaker shops to consider for your holiday shopping. Source: Where to Do Your Holiday Sneaker Shopping | Footwear News I was doing my daily browsing and peeped this article on Footwear News. They presented as the place to find rare kicks. I’m presenting and saying you can…
