Kerry Jackson isn’t the typical CFO whose role is limited to number crunching and financial risk management. Instead, the Shoe Carnival veteran is helping tell the retailer’s largely overlooked story to Wall Street and the public. “Many people, even in our hometown, have no idea we’re a billion-dollar company and have over 400 stores today,”…
Read moreWhere to Buy Meghan Markle’s $145 Rothy’s Flats
Much like down-to-earth Duchess Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle is proving that affordable pieces belong in a royal’s closet, too. After greeting crowds and visiting a zoo during her current Australian tour with Prince Harry, Markle swapped her pricy Manolo Blahnik BB pumps for a pair of $145 flats from Rothy’s (because after all, sometimes a…
Read more4 Best Alternatives to the Nike React Element 87 Sneaker
The Nike React Element 87 is arguably the best sneaker delivered from the Swoosh in 2018. But they’re tough to get. Aside from the eye-catching aesthetics of the brand’s beloved lifestyle shoe, fans love the kicks for their step-in comfort, supplied by Nike’s acclaimed React cushioning. The new tech supplies a plush ride, something your feet…
Read moreSean Wotherspoon Designs the Craziest Tear-Away Pair of Nike Air Max 1s
Round Two co-founder Sean Wotherspoon’s Nike Air Max 1/97 hybrid is without a doubt among the list of most celebrated drops for sneaker fans in 2018. Wotherspoon yesterday took to Instagram to unveil his latest creation with the brand — a tearaway Nike Air Max 1 Bespoke iD. Taking a similar design approach to his Air…
Read moreHere’s What’s Releasing for Jordan Brand This Holiday Season
By now, many sneaker fanatics are accustomed to seeing a stockpile of Air Jordan retro styles releasing for the upcoming holiday season. This time will be no exception for Jordan Brand as it gears up for some of its most anticipated drops of the year. While most of us connect Tinker Hatfield’s contributions to the…
Read moreStormi Hits the Pumpkin Patch With Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott in Pint-Sized Retro Jordan 3s
With Halloween right around the corner, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott decided it was time they took their adorable daughter Stormi for her first trip to a pumpkin patch today. The lip kit mogul took to Instagram to give followers a glimpse of their family fun day at a pumpkin farm, posting photos of Stormi…
Read moreNike Founder Phil Knight Has Donated $2M to a Political Candidate Whose Stance Differs From the Brand’s
Nike Inc. has never been one to shy away from controversy — but the brand has recently gotten markedly political. Its September decision to include polarizing ex-football player Colin Kaepernick — whose anthem-kneeling to protest racial injustice and police brutality raised public debates around patriotism and the First Amendment — in a milestone campaign is…
Read moreKate Middleton Wears Alexander McQueen for Princess Eugenie’s Wedding
For Princess Eugenie’s wedding today at Windsor’s St. George’s Chapel, Kate Middleton chose Alexander McQueen by Sarah Burton. Since Burton created the duchess’ own wedding dress, the British designer has become Middleton’s go-to for glamorous public events, wearing her outfits on numerous occasions. The duchess’ dress was a dramatic shade of bright pink with structured…
Read morePuma Signs NBA Star DeMarcus Cousins — and Nike Has 10 Days to Match the Offer
Puma has a new name on its basketball roster, and this one is an All-Star. DeMarcus Cousins of the Golden State Warriors is the latest NBA star to sign with the Germany-based brand, ESPN’s Nick DePaula reported via Twitter. The report states it’s a “lucrative multiyear” deal. According to the post, Nike, the brand Cousins…
Read moreAdriana Lima Debuts as Puma’s New Ambassador in the Fiercest Bedazzled Sports Bra You’ve Ever Seen
Puma announced today that Adriana Lima is its newest female brand ambassador, joining the likes of Cara Delevingne and Selena Gomez. The German sportswear brand signed a long-term deal with the Brazilian supermodel, who is best known for walking the runway as a Victoria’s Secret angel since 1999. “Adriana Lima is a fantastic mom, a role…
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