Sneaker collecting

Hibbett Sports Opens Newest San Francisco Bay Area Store in Richmond

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Regions of the United States, Hibbett, Klarna, Sneaker collecting

The new store is located at; 3500 B. Klose Way in the Hilltop Plaza in Richmond and the Grand Opening celebration will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021.

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  • The new store is located at; 3500 B. Klose Way in the Hilltop Plaza in Richmond and the Grand Opening celebration will take place on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
  • "We are excited to add a second bay area location and welcome in all the local sneakerheads in our community," said Jordan Hobson, Store Manager, Hibbett Sports.
  • The store also offers a generous customer loyalty program called Hibbett Rewards, Klarna split payment options, a great mobile app, text communication updates and much more.
  • This is the second Hibbett Sports in the bay area and thepublic is invited to attend a Grand Opening party and virtual remote on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 11am 1pm.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri Native Featured In Small-Town Sneakerhead Series Produced By Hibbett, Nike And Nice Kicks

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Footwear, Fashion, Culture, Shoes, Hip hop fashion, Sneaker collecting, Nike, Inc., Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Sneakers, Girardeau

In the fourth episode, produced by Hibbett , Nike and Nice Kicks viewers are introduced to Bart Pittman of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, an avid sneaker collector who owns more than 70 pairs.

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  • In the fourth episode, produced by Hibbett , Nike and Nice Kicks viewers are introduced to Bart Pittman of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, an avid sneaker collector who owns more than 70 pairs.
  • Episode four features 30-year-old Bart Pittman, an AT & T, Account Manager, engaged, father of two, native of Cape Girardeau and sneaker collector for 14+ years.
  • "I am excited to be part of the Small-town Sneakerhead series and put my town on the map," said Bart Pittman, Sneakerhead.
  • "The Hibbett team is proud to be part of the Small-town Sneakerhead series and we appreciate our partnership with Nike and Nice Kicks to bring it to light."

eBay Canada Shakes Up Sneaker Market with Authentication Program

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Footwear, Fashion, Shoes, Culture, Hip hop fashion, Sneaker collecting, Sneakers, Converse, Puma, Reebok, Sneaker Freaker

b'TORONTO, April 14, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, eBay Canada announces the launch of Authenticity Guarantee for sneaker sales on the platform.

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  • b'TORONTO, April 14, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Today, eBay Canada announces the launch of Authenticity Guarantee for sneaker sales on the platform.
  • Through this program, select sneakers sold on eBay for over $100 in Canada will be fully vetted and verified by an independent team of industry experts Sneaker Con.
  • "\nThe program launches in May with authentication on the most popular sneaker styles and brands on the marketplace Yeezy, Jordan, Nike, adidas, New Balance, Asics, Vans, Reebok, Converse, and Puma in new condition.
  • "\nTo power Authenticity Guarantee, eBay has partnered with Sneaker Con, a leading organization for sneaker authentication, making eBay\'s sneaker program the only one in the industry using an independent, third-party authenticator.\n"We were founded by sneakerheads, for sneakerheads, so partnering with eBay comes naturally considering our mutual rich history in servicing the sneakerhead community," said Alan Vinogradov, co-founder of Sneaker Con.

eBay Kicks off Month-Long Celebration of (Female) Sneakerheads

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Fashion, Software, Collecting, Hip hop fashion, Sneaker collecting, Culture, Operating systems, EBay

For this event, she created a custom extension of the line,

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  • For this event, she created a custom extension of the line,
    Sneakerhead, which celebrates the rising prominence of women in the sneakerhead community.
  • This collaboration will include t-shirts, hoodies and socks, designed in partnership with and available exclusively on eBay.
  • eBay will also feature the community's top sellers throughout the month, and in late March - in partnership with Chicks with Kicks will drop one of the largest and most unique collections of sneakers.
  • Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection.

Newest Hibbett Sports Now Open For Business In Vallejo

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Regions of the United States, Hibbett, City Gear, Sneaker collecting

"We are excited to bring our brand to the Vallejo community and welcome sneakerheads, families and sports enthusiasts alike into our new store," said LaJohnna Galbreath, Head Coach, Hibbett Sports.

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  • "We are excited to bring our brand to the Vallejo community and welcome sneakerheads, families and sports enthusiasts alike into our new store," said LaJohnna Galbreath, Head Coach, Hibbett Sports.
  • "And I recommend that shoppers join our MVP Program by texting 57758 to get started."
  • There are also phone charging stations and other upscale amenities for customers to enjoy along with the exceptional customer service Hibbett is known for.
  • Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with nearly 1,100 Hibbett Sports and City Gear specialty stores, located in 35 states nationwide.

Chips Ahoy!® Cookies And The Shoe Surgeon Team Up For Fan-Inspired Sneaker Collab Benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs Of America

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Culture, Hip hop fashion, Cultural trends, Fashion, Consumer goods, Collecting, Sneaker collecting, Sneakers, Boys & Girls Club

is making a $100,000 commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help support arts programming at Clubs throughout the country and inviting fans nationwide to help design Chip's new sneaker by participating in the Chip's Kicks Sneaker Sweepstakes.

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  • is making a $100,000 commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to help support arts programming at Clubs throughout the country and inviting fans nationwide to help design Chip's new sneaker by participating in the Chip's Kicks Sneaker Sweepstakes.
  • Ciambrone will draw inspiration from sneakerheads' votes and lead a virtual workshop with 10 teens from Boys & Girls Clubs to create the exclusive Chips Ahoy!
  • sneaker that will be one of the prizes available for fans to win in the Chip's Kicks Sneaker Sweepstakes.
  • to create a new sneaker that not only gets teens across the country involved but also supports Boys & Girls Clubs of America," said Ciambrone.

Obsession Has Many Names

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Monday, January 4, 2021
Culture, American television series, Television series, Collecting, Fashion, Hip hop fashion, Sneaker collecting, Lexus, Passions, Gamer, National Football League, Vanity plate

"The IS customer is our youngest, most fiercely authentic yet," said Lisa Materazzo, vice president of Lexus marketing.

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  • "The IS customer is our youngest, most fiercely authentic yet," said Lisa Materazzo, vice president of Lexus marketing.
  • "The marketing campaign, like the new IS, is equally authentic and celebrates those who fully embrace their passions."
  • The first spot, "Names," moves quickly through people from different walks of life who introduce themselves by the names they've earnedbe it sneakerhead, gamer or audiophile.
  • "Names" and "Vanity Plates" will air during primetime, special events and sports including NFL playoffs and NBA.

eBay and Anthony Davis Surprise Sneakerheads with Last Minute Christmas Drop

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Culture, Hip hop fashion, Cultural trends, Fashion, Collecting, Sneaker collecting, Consumer goods, Sneakers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today eBay delivers a Christmas sneaker surprise a virtual holiday drop, launching in partnership with NBA champion and sneakerhead Anthony Davis.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today eBay delivers a Christmas sneaker surprise a virtual holiday drop, launching in partnership with NBA champion and sneakerhead Anthony Davis.
  • eBay's "Santa Sneaker Drop" kicks off with a digital short featuring Santa himself asking Davis for an assist delivering this season's hottest collectible kicks.
  • To make things right, Davis is partnering with eBay to turn the dropped sneakers into a holiday sneaker drop all in AR (augmented reality) for sneakerheads to post up and play.
  • Many of the shoes donated by eBay will be given to kids in Davis' hometown of Chicago and his current town, Los Angeles.

Hibbett Sports Partners With Nike And NiceKicks.com On 'Small-Town Sneakerhead' Campaign Launch With Sneaker Giveaway

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Footwear, Fashion, Culture, Shoes, Hip hop fashion, Sneaker collecting, Sneakers, Nike, Inc., Hibbett

The latest episode of Small-Town Sneakerheads will launch on NiceKicks.com and Hibbett.com and feature Cheyenne, Wyoming native and sneaker enthusiast, Brett Drake.

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  • The latest episode of Small-Town Sneakerheads will launch on NiceKicks.com and Hibbett.com and feature Cheyenne, Wyoming native and sneaker enthusiast, Brett Drake.
  • Interviewees share their extensive collections of specialty sneakers from top brands like Nike and a glimpse into their daily lives.
  • "Hibbett is a top destination for sneakerheads to pick up the hottest releases in small towns across America," said Sarah Sharp-Wangaard, VP Marketing, Hibbett Sports.
  • "We are excited about partnering with NiceKicks and Nike to bring this campaign to life and further engage with the sneaker community, as it means so much to our respective brands."

With the Grailify App Everyone Can Wear the 10,000€ Dior X Air Jordan 1 Sneaker on Their Feet Now.

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Culture, Hip hop fashion, Marketing, Cultural trends, Fashion, Collecting, Sneaker collecting, Augmented reality, Sneakers

With well over 500,000 downloads the sneaker app "Grailify" is already very popular among sneakerheads, but a new augmented reality feature draws a lot of attention.

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  • With well over 500,000 downloads the sneaker app "Grailify" is already very popular among sneakerheads, but a new augmented reality feature draws a lot of attention.
  • The free Grailify App offers a wide selection of different models and the user simply has to select a sneaker and then point the camera of his cell phone at his feet - that's about it.
  • Grailify is one of the largest platforms for sneaker news & sneaker releases with over 1.05 million page views per month and around 324,000 fans in social networks.
  • For over four years Grailify has been providing its fans with the most important information about upcoming sneaker releases.