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Kendra Schaaf Launches Schaaf; Names Meg Farquhar as Creative Lead and Partner

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendra Schaaf, former managing director of Mojo Supermarket has launched something new, Schaaf (pronounced Sh-off) which joins the less than 1% of creative businesses in the US that are owned by women. Kendra Schaaf will serve as the consultancy's Founder and CEO and has brought Meg Farquhar as Creative Lead and Partner.

Key Points: 
  • Kendra Schaaf will serve as the consultancy's Founder and CEO and has brought Meg Farquhar as Creative Lead and Partner.
  • "As a new shop, one question we inevitably get is "Why Schaaf" and our answer is simple," said Kendra Schaaf Founder and CEO.
  • Schaaf is joined by Farquhar as Creative Lead and Partner.
  • "Our creative philosophy is that you can't logic your way into a relationship," said Meg Farquhar Creative Lead and Partner at Schaaf.

Winter Refresh: The Hottest Kicks on StockX Right Now

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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DETROIT, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Current culture marketplace StockX analyzed consumer shopping trends to predict the most sought-after sneakers (and shoes) this season. According to StockX experts, top picks include cold weather favorites from Ugg as well as GORE-TEX-boosted performance styles from Salomon, New Balance, and Hoka. Consumers are also opting for Timberlands, the latest Samba collection from adidas and Wales Bonner, and skate-inspired silhouettes like the adidas Campus 00s.

Key Points: 
  • According to StockX experts, top picks include cold weather favorites from Ugg as well as GORE-TEX-boosted performance styles from Salomon, New Balance, and Hoka.
  • "We tend to see interest in seasonally-appropriate footwear like Ugg boots spike in the fourth quarter," said Drew Haines, merchandising director, StockX.
  • This tells us that customers aren't letting cold temperatures deter them from snapping up the latest styles."
  • Classic Timberlands: Since the company's inception, Timberland has produced some of the best and most dependable boots available, and they remain a winter staple for StockX customers.

StockX Launches '12 Days Of Giftmas,' Offers Daily Awards to Holiday Shoppers

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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DETROIT, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today StockX announced its first-ever '12 Days of Giftmas' promotion, giving anyone who makes a purchase the chance to win a free site credit. Starting Wednesday, December 13, and continuing for the 12 days leading up to Christmas, one winner per day will receive the amount of their purchase back in site credit, up to $500. Winners will be revealed daily on StockX's Instagram and Twitter channels, with the first recipient announced on Thursday, December 14.

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  • Winners will be revealed daily on StockX's Instagram and Twitter channels, with the first recipient announced on Thursday, December 14.
  • The news comes amid strong holiday sales on StockX.
  • In preparation for the holidays, StockX rolled out new features to attract and better serve customers throughout the busy shopping season.
  • While non-Xpress Ship items are not guaranteed to be delivered by December 25, they are eligible for the '12 Days of Giftmas' promotion.

StockX Supports Hip Hop's Top Visual Creators at Museum of Graffiti's 'Art of Hip Hop' Exhibition at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Most of our favorite pairs have been defined, in some way, by Hip Hop's legacy," said StockX CMO, Deena Bahri.

Key Points: 
  • Most of our favorite pairs have been defined, in some way, by Hip Hop's legacy," said StockX CMO, Deena Bahri.
  • Art of Hip Hop shines a light on the unsung heroes of Hip Hop culture: the visual creators who have left an indelible mark on this movement.
  • "This historical exhibition belongs in Miami which has historically been a city with innovation and creativity in all the elements of Hip Hop.
  • Beyond Art Basel: Artofhiphop.com will continuously be updated with programming pertaining to all four pillars of Hip Hop—MCing, Breakdancing, Graffiti, and DJing—available throughout the year.

StockX Reports Strong Cyber Weekend Fueled By First-Time Buyers

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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DETROIT, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today StockX released results from Cyber Weekend, underscoring continued demand for current culture products. Over the four-day Cyber Weekend, the platform facilitated tens of millions of dollars in sales across its sneakers, apparel, accessories, collectibles, and electronics categories. On Black Friday, trades surged by more than 200% compared to the previous week, and the company averaged more than one trade every second throughout the day. StockX also saw a flood of new customers on the platform, with Black Friday ranking as the second biggest day in company history for first-time buyers. Trade momentum continued through the weekend, with Cyber Monday trades surpassing 2022 levels.

Key Points: 
  • Over the four-day Cyber Weekend, the platform facilitated tens of millions of dollars in sales across its sneakers, apparel, accessories, collectibles, and electronics categories.
  • "Hundreds of thousands of unique buyers and sellers shopped StockX this Cyber Weekend, which speaks to the continued strength of our marketplace and the resale space as a whole," said StockX CEO Scott Cutler.
  • Top Movers on StockX During Cyber Weekend:
    Adidas Campus 00s: 2023 marks the first year in StockX history that an adidas Campus sneaker has ranked among the top 100 products on Cyber Weekend.
  • Jordan Brand's Top Holiday Release: The Jordan 11 Retro DMP Gratitude (2023) was the top-traded Jordan Brand sneaker on StockX over the four-day Cyber Weekend.

StockX Drops Quarterly Trend Report, Highlights 'Runner Aesthetic' and Other Trends Shaping Resale Market in 2023

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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DETROIT, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest quarterly trend report from current culture marketplace, StockX, highlights the products that shaped the resale market and set new records in 2023. The report – Big Facts: 2023 Trends – also explores search term data ahead of the holiday season and the specific brands, collaborations, and sneaker silhouettes that saw significant year-over-year spikes on StockX. 

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest quarterly trend report from current culture marketplace, StockX , highlights the products that shaped the resale market and set new records in 2023.
  • The report – Big Facts: 2023 Trends – also explores search term data ahead of the holiday season and the specific brands, collaborations, and sneaker silhouettes that saw significant year-over-year spikes on StockX.
  • The Nike Vomero 5 and Asics Gel-1130 are running shoes at their core, though consumers have embraced them for everyday wear.
  • As demand for the brand's limited drops surged in 2023, searches for " Hellstar " shot up more than 12,000%.

The Black Footwear Forum Inspires 600+ Black Creatives and Sets New Industry Standards at Fourth Annual Event

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly expected Black Footwear Forum came to a close on September 24th in Detroit, MI with outstanding success. Attendees of the free event left feeling inspired and buzzing with excitement from presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.

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  • Attendees of the free event left feeling inspired and buzzing with excitement from presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
  • "I am extremely proud of the overwhelming success of BFF," said PLC's forward thinking president and founder Dr. D'Wayne Edwards.
  • "This year's event served as a catalyst for innovation, fostering meaningful conversations and inspiring attendees to think differently.
  • I believe the knowledge gained and connections made will have a lasting impact on the industry."

Skechers Artist-in-Residence Doja Cat Launches Signature Collection

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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GRAMMY® award-winning global superstar and style icon Doja Cat further ignites her role as Skechers Artist-in-Residence with the debut of her first footwear collaboration—Skechers x Doja Cat.

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  • GRAMMY® award-winning global superstar and style icon Doja Cat further ignites her role as Skechers Artist-in-Residence with the debut of her first footwear collaboration—Skechers x Doja Cat.
  • Doja Cat drove the product design process and dreamed up the avant-garde campaign creative—a play on sound and texture from pure white to destructive dark tones.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230921003323/en/
    Skechers x Doja Cat footwear collaboration launches exclusively on StockX for a limited time.
  • The full Skechers x Doja Cat collection will be available at skechers.com/doja-cat and in select Skechers retail stores, plus specialty stores worldwide.

THE LARGEST GATHERING OF BLACK CREATIVES GLOBALLY, BLACK FOOTWEAR FORUM RETURNS TO DETROIT HBCU SEPTEMBER 21-24

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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DETROIT, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourth annual national Black Footwear Forum (BFF) will convene at Detroit's HBCU Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC) in partnership with the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) on September 21-24. The theme for this year is Culture is Currency: Know Your Worth.

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  • The Black Footwear Forum (BFF) exists to celebrate and safeguard the influence, leadership, and creativity provided by Black professionals in the global footwear industry.
  • As a collective of footwear industry professionals and supporters from around the country, BFF encourages collaboration in establishing industry goals that center on developing and advancing black talent at all levels.
  • "PepsiCo is honored to unveil the new student-designed lounge to kick off the Black Footwear Forum and as part of our continued partnership with Pensole Lewis.
  • To attend the free event, please register at: www.blackfootwearforum.com or follow us on Instagram @pensolelewis for updates and event coverage.

StockX Report Reveals On, Salomon, and Asics Rank Among Fastest-Growing Brands in 2023

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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DETROIT, Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest trend report from current culture marketplace StockX – Big Facts: Brands Making Moves – identifies the fastest-growing brands across the sneakers, shoes, apparel, accessories, and collectibles categories. A total of 25 brands made the rankings, which compare global trade data from January through July of 2023 to the same period in 2022. From burgeoning brands like Represent and Denim Tears to mainstay labels including Ugg, Birkenstock, and Stüssy, the findings offer a view into the names making the biggest gains on the secondary market this year.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 25 brands made the rankings, which compare global trade data from January through July of 2023 to the same period in 2022.
  • We expect the brands on this list to perform well in the coming months and through the Q4 holiday season."
  • Asics – which saw more trades in July 2023 than any other month in StockX history – counts JJJJound, Brain Dead, and Kith among its partners.
  • 6) is the only sneaker brand that ranks among the top 10 fastest-growing and the top 10 best-selling sneaker brands on StockX.