Peter Verry
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Rapper Coi Leray Stars in Snipes’ Campaign Promoting Its New Apparel Collection
Snipes taps rapper Coi Leray for its new apparel collection campaign, which includes a video shot through the lens of a GTA-style game. → Read More
14 of the Best Sneakers Worn on the Court During the 2023 NBA All-Star Game
Team Giannis defeated Team LeBron by a score of 184-175. → Read More
Puma Signs 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest Winner Mac McClung
Mac McClung is also the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers. → Read More
10 of the Best Sneakers Worn During the 2023 NBA All-Star Ruffles Celebrity Game
2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is underway, and there has already been plenty of sneaker heat on the court. → Read More
Cole Haan Makes Further Inroads Into Performance Running With a New Four-Shoe Collection
Cole Haan reveals to FN details behind its new running shoe collection, its third to date, which features four stylish performance looks. → Read More
Fila Taps Todd Klein as President of North America, Jennifer Estabrook to Retire
The new leader spent nearly 30 years at Adidas, most recently as its VP of advanced concepts. → Read More
Can Outdoor Specialty Retailers Conquer the Booming Running Market?
Industry insiders reveal to FN how outdoor specialty retailers can conquer the booming running market, and running stores share concerns. → Read More
Ken Block, DC Shoes Co-Founder and Rally Car Driver, Dies at 55
Ken Block, famed rally car driver and co-founder of DC Shoes, has died in a snowmobile accident in Utah. He was 55. → Read More
Why Jordan Brand Created an Easy-Entry Shoe for Kids
Tate Kuerbis, Jordan Brand design director for Kids Footwear, talks with FN about the 23/7 shoe and the future of the kids business. → Read More
Eastbay Is Closing at the End of This Year
“We’re saying goodbye to Eastbay at the end of December 2022,” a statement on Eastbay.com reads. → Read More
Netflix Members Will Soon Be Able to Stream Nike Training Club Content
Nike Training Club content will be offered to the 223 million members of Netflix starting Dec. 30. → Read More
NFL Owners Will Reportedly Invest in Nobull as Brand Continues Category Expansion
After finding its footing in CrossFit, Nobull has been notching wins in other categories such as golf, running and cycling. → Read More
Brittney Griner Freed After Prisoner Swap With Russian ‘Merchant of Death’ Arms Dealer Viktor Bout
“Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home,” President Joe Biden wrote via Twitter this morning. → Read More
Jordan Brand to Open a Flagship in Milan
Jordan Brand will open its World of Flight flagship in Milan in December, it’s first store under this concept. → Read More
NBA Star Kyrie Irving Is No Longer a Nike Athlete
The athletic brand confirmed with FN that Irving is no longer a Nike athlete, which was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. → Read More
In Surprise Move, Steve Rendle to Exit VF Corp. + Benno Dorer to Become Interim President and CEO
Benno Dorer has been named interim president and CEO, effective immediately. → Read More
Culture Kings Opens Its First U.S. Store in Las Vegas
"The Culture Kings Las Vegas flagship store captures our signature ‘retailtainment’ ethos and enables us to share the ultimate Culture Kings brand experience with our American audience," said Culture Kings CEO and co-founder Simon Beard. → Read More
Puma CEO Bjørn Gulden Is Stepping Down & Could Be Heading to Adidas
The executive, who has engineered impressive growth at Puma, could soon be headed across town in the latest athletic leadership shakeup. → Read More
Coco Gauff Signs a Multiyear Extension With New Balance
Coco Gauff signs a multiyear extension with New Balance, and to celebrate, the brand will release the Coco CG1 'All in the Family' shoe. → Read More
Inside Nike's New Harlem Store
Nike Unite Harlem, which is located at 5 West 125th Street, is now open. → Read More