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Chris Burns and i are both amazon third party sellers and this is awful news for us. We both foresaw this Source: Sellers Will Be Soon Charged up To $1500 To Sell Adidas & Nike Shoes On Amazon Usually I’m one of the first people to address the business aspect of the sneaker world. This time … Read more
Under Armour Inc. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Plank plans to sell as many as 2.1 million shares in the sportswear company he founded, a stake valued at more than $72 million as of Friday. Source: Under Armour CEO to Sell $72 Million in Stock, Jolting Investors – Bloomberg I recently discussed the stocks of Nike … Read more
Find release dates and info for the Kobe XI Elite ‘Mambacurial’ on Nike.com. Follow all new releases with the Nike Launch Calendar. Source: Kobe XI Elite ‘Mambacurial’ Usually I simply post like everyone else that a shoe is dropping. This time I’m posting and saying right up front, the pricing on this release is a … Read more
Organized in 1899, VF Corporation is a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories, with more than 30 brands, 64,000 associates and $12.4 billion in revenue. Source: VF Corporation (VFC) This is a stray from my normal analysis of sneaker companies and stocks. On this one I’m saying that you should take your … Read more
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Originals Announces the Expansion of Sound Labs in Three Major Cities I’ve discussed Nike’s complete dedication to sport as an opening for another brand. Although adidas has been around longer, they are using their relationship with Kendrick Lamar and Reebok to add to their longstanding tradition of combining sportswear … Read more
Source: adidas NEWS STREAM : adidas Introduces New Athletics Category at Star-Studded Event in NYC Apparel is probably one of the toughest markets to crack. When done successfully the margins are amazing. When it’s done wrong you can end up with so much inventory that it can damage your overhead. adidas is showing excellent growth … Read more
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? … Read more
Source: adidas Originals – EQT ADV PK Pack Adidas has updated the classic EQT one more time with several new colorways. Check out the Source link to see more pics. Pick up the Triple Black hard to find EQT on the link below. Continuing the original EQT philosophy of creating progressive responses to footwear design, the … Read more
Will there be riots involved this time around? Source: Staple Design x PUMA Pigeon Pack | HYPEBEAST I realized this morning, I was missing Puma from my list of daily checks on the sneaker market. I hit up Hypebeast and a Staple x Puma collab is on deck. The first thing I think is, … Read more
Source: US Open x Packer | ASICS Tiger United States A few images from the new US Open Asics x Packer Shoes collab. The leather and suede is premium and as always the presentation on this joint venture is on point. Use the source link to peep more shoes and use the Amazon link to … Read more
LOS ANGELES ( August 26, 2016) – Last night, adidas Originals and Urban Outfitters hosted an immersive concert experience in celebration of the ‘We the Future’ collaborative campaign. This spe Source: adidas Originals and Urban Outfitters Celebrate ‘We The Future’ Campaign While I seem to be focused solely on Kanye as the reason for adidas’ … Read more
Source: Mom’s Cancer Fighting Medical Fund by Nick Engvall – GoFundMe Nick has been around for a long time in the world of sneakers. When I launched JmksportStore he was one of the guys that actually gave me one of the few articles on the brand. His mom has cancer and due to pre-existing conditions … Read more
Source: Timbuk2xNewBalance I recently got into cycling. My knees were starting to give me a lot of problems so running was getting tougher and I don’t hoop like I used to. My wife bought this crazy bike, the right kind of bike and although it’s not my size, I ride it because I was a … Read more
Designed for the modern man’s wardrobe, this collection shows an elevated yet contemporary aesthetic, with unexpected textiles that adds character, while the re Source: AUTUMN 2016 HAS ARRIVED – CLAE CLAE continues to redefine the athleisure market, or the market for dudes who like to get fresh, but know better than to put on a pair of gaudy, loud ass … Read more
You Run. Saucony Donates. Kids Win. Join The Run For Good and your miles help Saucony donate to causes aimed at keeping kids active and healthy. Source: http://www.saucony.com/en/runforgood/?icid=SAUC_home_2_RunForGood_LearnMore If you run everyday already, if you are thinking about running and need a reason to get started, Saucony is providing an opportunity for you to get … Read more
Nike Inc.’s market share is poised to expand, as both its processing and delivery times are faster than competitors Source: Why Nike Inc keeps winning | Financial Post As always my goal is to analyze the sneaker business and entertain so I should tell a joke right here and then get to the info, but … Read more
Source: UA Run Camp 2016 | Under Armour US | US Under Armour is continuing its move into sports fitness and training by pushing forward with its “It Comes From Below” campaign. If you think you are extreme enough to participate in the Run Camps then visit the Source link above, watch the film, and … Read more
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 … Read more
The Nike Roshe Two Flyknit is available via the Nike Tech Book in all markets besides North America on August 25. It will be available in the SNRKS App, at global retailers and via the Nike Tech Book in North America on September 1. Source: Nike News – The Comfort Credo When the Roshe dropped … Read more
Source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/why-is-under-armour’s-biggest-olympic-star-wearing-nike/ar-BBvKVMq There is a long history of Olympics marketing wars. Starting in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics which were sponsored by Converse, although at the time Reebok was dominating the game and Nike was in the midst of a series of problems that led to a number of layoffs over the next few years, the … Read more
Next Tuesday I have to do an Insider Ties and I think what I will get into is the stream of Flagship Stores popping up from various brands and what this means to Nike. First, what is a flagship store? From Reference.com: The most successful flagship stores share common key elements. Each store is usually the … Read more