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Mary Dillon Takes the Helm of Foot Locker in One of the Most Difficult Business Environments the Sneaker Industry Has Experienced

January 18, 2019January 18, 2019 by Chris Burns

Mary N. Dillon, former Executive Chair and CEO of Ulta Beauty, Inc., has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Foot Locker Board, effective September 1, 2022. Dillon has over 35 years of experience earliest consumer-driven businesses in a diverse range of industries, from consumer-packaged goods to restaurants to telecom … Read more

5 Brands You Didn’t Know Made Running Shoes

September 22, 2021August 21, 2019 by Chris Burns

With so many new sneaker companies showing up, many of the companies are known for one specific thing. For instance, when you think sport, you think Nike or adidas. Those names are synonymous with performance footwear and in particular running shoes. Certain brands have long histories of building footwear for various distances and for runners … Read more

Hey Arnold! Creator Designs Patrick Ewing for the Collection

April 24, 2019 by Chris Burns

Hey Arnold! is back, marking the 25th anniversary of the series with a three-way apparel collaboration between Chalk Line, Ewing Athletics, and Nickelodeon. Stunning art from the show’s esteemed creator Craig Bartlett reimagines Patrick Ewing in the classic style of the series and highlights the apparel pieces of this collaboration. Hey Arnold! — heralded as … Read more

From the Gregory Brothers OH MY DAYUM to Netflix | Consistency Works in Different Ways

May 29, 2022June 18, 2021 by Chris Burns

Almost ten years ago a group of musicians began capitalizing on the viral moments on YouTube and other media outlets. The Gregory Brothers brought us the hilariousness of Antoine Dodson and Sweet Georgia Brown. All of these remixes led to a higher profile for the people featured and the words from the interviews and reviews … Read more

Sneaker Resale Report & Analysis 1st Third 2021 | In-Store Observations – Part 5 updated with photos

February 13, 2022February 13, 2022 by Chris Burns

STORE OBSERVATIONS: 1. Hibbett Sports and City Gear have serious inventory issues. One City Gear store’s Jordan Brand wall was one of the worst things I’ve ever seen for a chain with an account in good standing with Nike. It’s not just one store either. Almost every store has a shortage of Nike inventory. This … Read more

ASICS Ventures Invests in dreamstock, Taking the Lead on Professionalizing Youth Sports

Brands Making Running ShoesFebruary 19, 2021 by Chris Burns

Gateway to ASICS Company Information, Investor Relations, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Press Releases, Career and Recruitment and more. Source: ASICS VENTURES INVESTS IN STARTUP DREAMSTOCK, SOCCER SCOUTING PLATFORM | ASICS Global – The Official Corporate Website for ASICS and Its Affiliates Buy my books: Books – JmksportStore-USA (arch-usa.com) I’ve been away from basketball and … Read more

@jazzyrae Delivers a Manifesto on Black Sneaker Boutiques and the Lack of Support by Brands

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 by Chris Burns

“We, as African-Americans, are the trendsetters … There would be no Nike and none of these brands if it wasn’t for us setting the trends… How is it possible that in most major cities in America, there is no African-American retailer that has a Nike account? How is that possible?” Source: Kickin’ Facts | Black … Read more

Sneaker Retail Managers are the Real MVPs of the Industry During COVID-19

May 6, 2020 by Chris Burns

picture from the Careers at FootLocker site I often share information that derives from unofficial visits to various retail locations. The conversations during these visits happen with sales leads, managers, district managers and in some instances regional managers. I am able to engage every person in a way that isn’t intrusive or threatening. The information … Read more

PUMA, BALMAIN and Cara Delevingne Take Up the Slack as Fenty Transitions

May 6, 2018 by Chris Burns

Source: PUMA, BALMAIN and Cara Delevingne team up for first-ever collaboration – PUMA CATch up Where is RiRi for Puma? The last year the superstar has made the incredible leap from influencer and endorsement person to being assigned a brand house under luxury brand LVMH. The natural progression is that Puma has taken a backseat … Read more

10 Reasons You Should Be Excited About the Sneaker Industry

Brands Making Running Shoes by Chris Burns

photo of the JmksportStore Allen Merlot by Know Definition https://knowdefinition.com/ The picture above is of one of my shoes I designed and sold. The shoe was named The Allen. I released it in 2012. I sold out of them although they were poorly constructed. I didn’t stick with this shoe for long. At the time … Read more

The Democratization of Sneaker Resale

August 21, 2019 by Chris Burns

Stockx has democratized the retail process by creating a marketplace that functions autonomously and without checks and balances for the seller or buyer. There is a drawback to the ease in which anyone can utilize StockX. The site has diminished the amount of business savvy that could be generated by learning about the resale business … Read more

JmksportStore JD213 Trainer | For a Good Reason

April 24, 2019 by Chris Burns

Last year I explained in detail why I was giving up on the process of creating a new sneaker for JmksportStore. Developing and making a new shoe for JmksportStore unlike when I ran Sho-Shot, tends to be more of a vanity project. When I made Sho-Shot basketball shoes I was running Center Court Basketball. The … Read more

Under Armour and adidas are Failing Finish Line

April 24, 2019 by Chris Burns

I love retail. I enjoy walking into stores and discovering new products. I enjoy it even more when I walk into a store and I discover something attached the community. I want retail to survive especially sneaker retail, but I live in a city that doesn’t have a sneaker boutique. This means that I’m subjected … Read more

UNKNWN.com Launches “I AM MICHAEL” Video Series

February 4, 2019 by Chris Burns

www.UNKNWN.com brings a new approach to connect with Jordan fans through a video series called “I AM MICHAEL” to commemorate the release of the #Laney Air Jordan V. This series symbolizes a key moment in Michael Jordan’s young life and his unwavering #perseverance – when he first tried out for his high school varsity basketball team, he didn’t … Read more

Dropping at UNKNWN: A weekend of major releases from Nike and Jordan

January 31, 2019 by Chris Burns

Dropping at major releases from Nike and Jordan.

Hibbett Sports Has More To Fix With City Gear Than They Think

May 6, 2020January 18, 2019 by Chris Burns

I visit Hibbett Sports locations throughout the region, not as a consultant, but as a customer. I know many of the managers and the one consistent thing about Hibbett Sports is that basically many of the employees and managers that have gone through the system have either moved into higher positions or better stores. The … Read more

Top 20 Sneakers of 2018 | #12 Clarks x Wu-Tang Wallabee (Maple Suede)

January 1, 2019 by Chris Burns

via UBIQ I didn’t get a pair. I went to Clarks and there were two older ladies working and they had no idea what I was asking for. I didn’t want to order anything and I very rarely buy Clarks without trying them on because the suede creates different fits. I already have pairs with … Read more

We Are Underdogs | Daniel Gonçalves – The METAMORPH Arriving October 11th

October 7, 2018October 5, 2018 by Chris Burns

In Episode 122 I introduce you to the company We Are Underdogs. This video is a part of the From Sneakerhead to Boss series. WAU takes ideas and makes them reality for sneaker designers. It’s an incredible concept that could change the way the footwear industry works. It’s actually a potentially disruptive force if people … Read more

Reebok’s History Delivers the Blueprint for the Future | Marketing

Lightweight training shoes by Chris Burns

photo via Kith.com The rise and fall of the G-Unit and S. Carter footwear from Reebok is an interesting approach to the current discussion on sponsorship and influencer marketing. In the early 2000’s before the Jordan Retro trend even began, Reebok still had some sway in the public eye. They had AI, MJ was a … Read more

September 23, 2022 | Supra Footwear: Creative Director Ace Rice

May 6, 2018 by Chris Burns

Source: SKATE September 23, 2022 is a new series where I’ve decided to seek out footwear executives who are minorities (Black, Latino, Indian, Native American, Asian men and women) who are doing some dope work, but are being overlooked by the larger media outlets. It’s my small part. I hope you enjoy the intro. … Read more

Samples Are Expensive & Manufacturers Don’t Care … I’m Taking My Talents To South Beach | JmksportStore

April 11, 2018April 9, 2018 by Chris Burns

The first sample came back for the next JmksportStore shoe. After my daughter and I came up with what we thought was the perfect blend of athletic and casual I knew I had to cross my fingers and hope for the best since paying for the sample meant I was at the mercy of the … Read more