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Bad news for sneaker hustlers as the resell game has taken yet another hit with the announcement that consignment store Stadium Goods is closing up shop at its New York City location.
According to Footwear News, one of the few secondary sneaker markets with an impeccable reputation for selling authentic sneakers has decided to close their doors in the Big Apple after almost 10 years in the game. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Michael Daniel, told Footwear News of their plan to close down their location in Lower Manhattan and focus more on the digital side of the game as he feels that’s where they get most of their business.
Footwear News reports:
“The lease term was coming up and we decided not to renew,” Daniel told FN. “Our business is primarily through digital channels, so that’s where Stadium Goods is focusing investment to drive growth. But in the meantime, we’re planning to transform our market center at 412 Broadway so that we can both intake new products from sellers and offer an elevated retail experience in the same space.”
The sneaker consignment company’s Howard Street store — which quickly became a haven for coveted and hard-to-find sneakers — is positioned in the heart of NYC’s SoHo neighborhood. The store opened for business on Oct. 16., 2015, and seven years later, Stadium Goods renovated the locationin February 2022. The updates included the addition of an entrance at 305 Canal St. and an expansion to 2,860 square feet of space for people to shop.
This is just more evidence that the sneaker resale game isn’t what it used to be just a few years ago. With all kinds of Nike and Jordan grails releasing only to brick upon arrival. Meanwhile, brands like Saucony, Hoka, New Balance, adidas and Samba’s are becoming the new go-to sneakers for the everyday person, investing in kicks isn’t the safe bet it used to be not too long ago. Heck, even Crocs seem to be more popular these days than the latest Nike SB Dunk releases.
What do y’all think about Stadium Goods closing up shop in NYC? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Espolòn Tequila, an award-winning brand operated by the stellar Campari Group, joined forces with streetwear brand PAISABOYS and famed street artist SentRock for a month-long celebration they’re calling Cinco Para Todos. Simply put, the brands want folks to celebrate Cinco de Mayo all month long via Cinco Para Todos with the release of a fashion collection and pop-ups throughout the nation.
We’re late getting this story up as the brand launched officially on Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and that’s on us. That said, let’s get more into what Cinco Para Todos is all about.
The line features artwork that depicts the artists’ Mexican heritage and pride, and there are planned pop-ups in Chicago, New York City, Miami, Chicago, Austin, and Phoenix all month long.
In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, cult-favorite streetwear brand, PAISABOYS, as well as notable street artist Sentrock (presented by Stadium Goods), have partnered with Espolòn Tequila to launch the Cinco Para Todos collection, which celebrates modern Mexican culture. Espolòn will be operating tortilleria parties in the aforementioned cities where fans can get their hands on the exclusive drop.
“Some of the best music, food and innovations have come from Mexico, so Espolòn continues to celebrate this culture year round. As a tequila made in the heart of Jalisco, Espolòn Tequila proudly celebrates the impact of the rich culture of modern Mexican creatives and game changers, and want to encourage others to do the same,” Sean Yelle, Senior Category Marketing Director, White Spirits at Campari America, shared in a statement. “Cinco Para Todos was created to extend celebrations and highlight creators who are changing culture and delivering authentic experiences, to keep the spirit of Mexico alive all season long.”
“As first generation Mexican-Americans and Los Angeles natives, our background and community have inspired some of our most successful designs,” Javier Bandera and Joey Barba, Co-Founders of the streetwear brand, PAISABOYS, added in a statement. “For this collection, we wanted to create something that was inspired by Espolòn Tequila as well as the vibrant Mexican culture that’s so prevalent in LA and bring that distinctive vibe to streetwear fanatics across the country.”
“Espolòn Tequila and I share a passion for freedom and expression, which is why the design I created for the line pairs my trademark symbol – the bird-mask – with theirs – Ramón the Rooster – to show our shared values while also paying homage to our rich culture,” Sentrock shared.
As a side note, fans of Lupe Fiasco might know that the artist has a song named after him that just dropped from his fellow Chicago native.
To learn more about the Cinco Para Todos drop with Espolòn Tequila, PAISABOYS, and SentRock, please click here for more information. We should note that today (May 8), an event is scheduled for Chicago so go quickly!
Pop-up dates
Los Angeles, CA – Thursday, May 4
Chicago, IL – Monday, May 8
Miami, FL – Tuesday, May 16
New York City, NY – Friday, May 19
Austin, TX – Thursday, May 25
Phoenix, AZ – Saturday, May 27
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