The first Paper Planes permanent, brick & mortar store located at 252 Lafayette Street in Soho, New York City is now open! The store will feature a robust program of events kicking off this Wednesday, October 11th from 5 PM to 7 PM with the Vic Mensa in store appearance in celebration of his second album VICTOR. Customers will…
Note: When reselling reverts to only hyped and limited products, the sneaker market is trending down. A healthy general release market in third party sales is a good thing. In a recent discussion with Matthew Kish of Business Insider I utilized resale data to show a slowdown in the sale of Nike footwear. While I…
Watch the video if you don’t feel like reading and subscribe to arch on YouTube Source: New Balance Opens New Retail Concept in Boston “This store represents a big step forward in the way we think about our retail environment, featuring a much tighter, more focused collection built specifically for the younger consumer,” said Ian…
The picture above is of a different location than the picture below in this article. At least 6 stores in this region have been burglarized in the last six months. As Nike has increased pressure on wholesale accounts with their Consumer Direct Acceleration, certain stores are being considered valuable partners. Hibbett Sports is one of…
In 2016 I wrote an article discussing how big brands could learn from small retailers like Kith and Bodega. Insider Ties: What Big Brands Can Learn From Indie Retail I’ve maintained that as brands shift to DTC and traditional retailers like FootLocker and Finish Line cater to the youth culture demographic, an overlooked segment of…
Go bold or go home. The Shaq signature shoe design from 1996 returns with its original colors and details. The iconic shoes feature a synthetic leather upper and lightweight cushioning for all-day comfort. Source: Reebok Shaqnosis Basketball Shoes – Black | Reebok US The Shaqnosis was dropped silently this month. The last time the shoe…
What is Fresh Selects? Fresh Selects is a new rewards program established by Jimmy Jazz. The rewards program was created for Jimmy Jazz store and online customers. With Fresh Selects, members have the Source: Fresh Selects Rewards Program | Jimmy Jazz Almost a year ago I visited Jimmy Jazz’s Harlem Store and I walked away…
Here is your official recap of the adidas Campus 80s StockX IPO. Source: The adidas Campus 80s StockX IPO Recap – StockX News A few weeks ago, prior to the adidas x StockX launch of the 80s capsule I wrote that the collab between adidas and StockX was not going to work. I gave compelling…
After spending several years out of the limelight since the last time we brought the adidas Originals Trimm Star back I’ve been touting lately how resale can inform brands of momentum. I wrote a long post giving some specifics, but I’ve also discussed here on the site the importance of small as it relates to…
Sneaker retailers are facing a perfect storm. (pic via BI from Bennett Raglin/AP) Source: Amazon is about to claim a new victim in the retail apocalypse – Business Insider The source article fails to cover a few points I recently made in my analysis of the Foot Locker stock plunge: Foot Locker’s Stock Plunge, How…
image via Footwear Plus / Source: Timberland Debuts Experiential Store Format | Footwear Plus Magazine Big box retail is succumbing to online platforms and the growing trend of millennials who have chosen to shop local more often. As a point of reference here in Memphis several malls have already been torn down and local districts…
Morgan Stanley upgraded Foot Locker to overweight from underweight in expectation the shoe retailer has an edge over Amazon.com in the high-end market. pic Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Source: Foot Locker can beat back Amazon, Morgan Stanley says; upgrades stock In the source article on CNBC analysts are upgrading FTL stock based…
New changes at Nike include a 2% cut to its global workforce. Meanwhile, one analyst says stores are “likely canceling” Under Armour product orders. Source: Nike To Shrink Workforce As Stores Seen ‘Canceling’ Under Armour | Stock News & Stock Market Analysis – IBD As information broke this morning on layoffs looming at Nike, Elaine…
Bodega is pleased to announce SERIES (184 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA) – a new retail concept which examines the intersection of art & design, sports, c Source: Series by Bodega: A New Way of Retailing Bodega has always been a cultural hub, instead of a retail space. In the new retail environment when stores are…
Source: Under Armour Expands To Boston’s Back Bay With Its Largest Brand House Opening Of 2016 I’ve been waiting on Under Armour to begin their venture back from doomsday. What a way to get started. The opening of this store is important for three reasons: It shows that Under Armour understands the importance of DTC,…
What Nike has done has been written about in books like Just Do It by Donald Katz and Swoosh: Unauthorized Story of Nike and the Men Who Played There, The by J.B. Strasser, which is a book that has insider info on the start of the company. Strasser’s husband was a former insider who went…
