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5.5KInnovationNike Patents ‘CryptoKicks’ Blockchain Shoes
Nike has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent Office for the sneaker company’s new blockchain-compatible sneakers, which are called “CryptoKicks,”...
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4.0KRetailCreating A Counterfeit-Proof Sneaker Marketplace
New startups working with venture investors get all kinds of advice; some very good, some not so much. But GOAT Co-Founder Eddy...
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1.6KRetailNike Pulls Early American Flag Sneaker Due To Symbolism Concerns
After former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick told Nike Inc. that it should not sell a shoe with a...
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2.5KRetailEverlane To Debut New Sneaker Label
With the goal of being better for the planet than the rest of the sneaker industry, Everlane is rolling out a sneaker...
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4.9KRetailFoot Locker Invests $100M In Online Sneaker Reseller Platform
Legacy retail company Foot Locker has invested $100 million in Goat Group, an online platform that sells and resells rare and classic...
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7.7KRetailTrolli Sour Bright Sneaks Are A Shoe-In With Gen Z
Pop culture and trends have always influenced fashion, but the way that’s happening seems to be changing. It’s not just, “What is...
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4.3KRetailCool, Comfort And Ecology — The Allbirds Secret To Retail Success
Claiming to have the “world’s most comfortable shoe” is a big statement. There are a lot of sneaker manufacturers out there ready...
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4.9KRetailDirect To Consumer: Athletic Gear Arena
As the online arena pushes for faster shipments and more personalized experiences, there doesn’t seem to be one area of retail that...
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5.5KRetailSkechers Hits The Billion Mark
For the first time in its history, footwear company Skechers‘ sales from its first quarter of the year has surpassed the $1...
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Smart Watches, Run Hubs And New Balance’s Retail Reset Button
Boston-based athletic company New Balance has a simple mission: to become the world’s best running brand. Well, a simple mission to state,...
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4.7KRetailSneaker Startup Stadium Goods In $4.6M Series A
Well, when you sell Yeezys, you’re bound to get noticed. Stadium Goods, a streetwear and sneaker consignment startup, first opened up shop...
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Can Sneaker Sales Save The Lagging Apparel Industry?
Consumers simply aren’t spending on apparel like they used to — as illustrated by a drop in sales for most major retailers...
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Nike Makes ‘Back To The Future’ Footwear A Reality
Cue the Huey Lewis and grab your hoverboard, because the future is finally here … almost. Twenty-seven years after their fictional “debut”...
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Yeezys Continue To Kick Up Sales On eBay
WE (still) WANT YEEZYS. That’s what sneakerheads are saying on eBay, anyhow. Highsnobiety has broken down (using data from sneaker data company...
