Colin Kaepernick

SPAC Goes The Quarterback: Kaepernick Files To Create Socially Conscious SPAC
SPAC Goes The Quarterback: Kaepernick Files To Create Socially Conscious SPAC
February 09, 2021  |  IPO

Colin Kaepernick is leading a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) focused on social justice, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Kaepernick will be the...

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Nike Kaepernick Shoe A Sellout Success
Nike Kaepernick Shoe A Sellout Success
December 24, 2019  |  Retail

Nike’s new shoe featuring former Quarterback Colin Kaepernick sold out on its first day, according to CNBC. The ‘True to 7’ shoe, this year’s installment...

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Nike Pulls Early American Flag Sneaker Due To Symbolism Concerns
Nike Pulls Early American Flag Sneaker Due To Symbolism Concerns
July 02, 2019  |  Retail

After former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick told Nike Inc. that it should not sell a shoe with a symbol that he...

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Nike Market Value Grows By $6B After Kaepernick Ads
Nike Market Value Grows By $6B After Kaepernick Ads
September 24, 2018  |  Retail

After its controversial Colin Kaepernick ads appeared earlier in September, the market value of Nike has grown by $6 billion. All in, the retailer’s stock...

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AR And VR Sizzle At Macy’s And Walmart, Amazon And Danske Bank Fizzle
AR And VR Sizzle At Macy’s And Walmart, Amazon And Danske Bank Fizzle
September 21, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Sizzle Of The Week: AR/VR’s Retail Gains Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have spent much of 2018 generating buzz as a potential tool...

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Nike Sees Rise In Sold-Out Items Amid Colin Kaepernick Ad Campaign
Nike Sees Rise In Sold-Out Items Amid Colin Kaepernick Ad Campaign
September 20, 2018  |  Retail

After its controversial Colin Kaepernick ads appeared earlier in September, Nike has been on a sales tear. The retailer has been seen a rapid 61...

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Wall Street Analyst Upgrades Nike Stock Amid Kaepernick Ad Campaign
Wall Street Analyst Upgrades Nike Stock Amid Kaepernick Ad Campaign
September 11, 2018  |  Retail

Following the release of Nike’s ad campaign with Colin Kaepernick, a Wall Street analyst said the move was “a stroke of genius.” Camilo Lyon of...

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The Kaepernick Controversy And Nike’s High-Risk Strategy
The Kaepernick Controversy And Nike’s High-Risk Strategy
September 08, 2018  |  Retail

With 12 words, one photo and a tweet, Nike has managed to capture the news cycle this week – and much of the market’s interest....

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