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Caitlin Clark Nears $28M Nike Endorsement: Sneaker Deal 45 Times Her WNBA Salary
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:32am | 1092Caitlin Clark, selected as the top pick by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA Draft, is on the verge of signing a major shoe deal ahead of her professional debut, further establishing her presence in women’s basketball. What Happened: Clark set many NCAA scoring records and helped set new heights...
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Air Jordan Shoes Too Expensive? This Retailer Lets Consumers Rent To Own, 'Walk Now, Pay Later'
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 3:05pm | 738Over the years, Air Jordan shoes from Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) have become popular to wear, collect and to invest in thanks to the lasting legacy of NBA superstar Michael Jordan and the popular shoe brand. While Jordan shoes may be out of reach for some financially, a retailer has a way to make things...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Nike Stock When Air Jordan Shoes Were Released, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Friday, June 30, 2023 - 1:01pm | 701Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) is one of the best-known brands in the world. The company completed an IPO in 1980 and has been publicly traded since. Here’s a look at a key event in the company’s history that helped Nike’s future and how it helped investors...
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Exclusive: Could Crocs Be The Number One Opportunity In Retail Right Now? Here's What Social Arb Investor Chris Camillo Says
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 - 2:58pm | 1063Social arbitrage investor Chris Camillo is always looking for trade ideas based on trends and finding good stories ahead of Wall Street. One of his best investments has been an ugly shoe company that he thinks could be one of the best stories moving forward, with Wall Street undervaluing an...
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If You Invested $1,000 In Nike Stock At IPO, Here's How Much You'd Have Now
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 4:48pm | 384Apparel and footwear company Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) has been a dominant player in its sector since it was founded in 1964. Here’s a look at how the company has performed since its IPO. What Happened: Nike was founded as Blue Ribbon Sports in 1964 by University of Oregon track and field coach...
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Why 2 Foot Locker Analysts Are Downgrading Stock After Q4 Earnings: 'We Were Not Expecting This'
Monday, February 28, 2022 - 2:50pm | 512Sports apparel and footwear retailer Foot Locker Inc (NYSE: FL) reported fourth-quarter financial results Friday. The earnings report resulted in downgrades by Seaport Research and Morgan Stanley. Here's what the analysts had to say. The Foot Locker Analysts: Seaport Research analyst...
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Is 'Love Island' Now Helping Soaring Crocs Demand?
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - 4:36pm | 543A British reality show could be helping boost the brand awareness for Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: CROX) footwear according to recently released data. What Happened: Reality show “Love Island” can provide fashion trends and ideas for viewers and the appearance of certain footwear on the show...
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Nike Launching Zion Williamson Signature Shoe, Loses Kobe Bryant Shoe Rights
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 - 6:53pm | 615A new signature line of shoes from Jordan Brand and Zion Williamson was unveiled Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the shoes from the New Orleans Pelicans star and former Duke University standout. What Happened: The new signature Jordan Zion 1 was unveiled by Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE...
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A Broader Reset For Under Armour's Curry Line May Be Needed
Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 2:29pm | 435Baird's Jonathan Komp initially highlighted back in November a "soft initial reception" for Under Armour Inc (NYSE: UAA)'s Curry 3 launch. However, his initial thesis has not only been confirmed, but there are new worrisome signs. In a research reported dated Tuesday, the analyst...
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Foot Locker's CEO Explains The Importance Of Brick And Mortar Retail
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 3:16pm | 325Dick Johnson, CEO of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) was a guest on CNBC to talk about the importance of maintaining a strong retail presence. According to Johnson, 90 percent of Foot Locker's customers interacts with the company digitally at some point during the shopping experience, yet the...
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The Hottest Shoe Stock May Surprise You
Friday, November 25, 2016 - 10:50am | 507The best performing shoe stock over the past six months may come as a surprise for many investors. While basketball shoes are seeing some weakness, it has become clear that retro is the style right now. Puma's Pounce: Hottest Shoe Stock Puma AG Rudolf Dassler Sport has been the best...
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Wunderlich Goes 'Sole Searching' In Footwear
Monday, April 20, 2015 - 1:52pm | 419Analysts at Wunderlich recently released a report updating their take on footwear stocks ahead of Q1 earnings season. Overall, analysts remain bullish on the group, despite recent bumps in the road. Port Disruptions The West Coast port conflict ended in mid-February, but analysts point out...
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Earnings Preview: Deckers Outdoor
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 7:29am | 864UGG boots maker Deckers Outdoor (NYSE: DECK) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2011 results tomorrow, February 23, after the closing bell. The share price fell sharply in November and December, in part due to concerns about the impact of a warmer-than-expected winter on sales and the effect on...