Your Ultimate Crash Course On The Global Sneaker Business - Matt Powell

Show Notes:

(0:30) - Introduction to Matt and NPD Group - his 40+ years of industry experience  in sneakers, sporting goods, and retail(1:51) - Working for MVP.com with John Elway, Wayne Gretzky, and Michael Jordan(7:56) - His journey into market research, consulting, and more(10:45) - Matt's macro-level take on the footwear industry, Covid, and women's footwear(16:20) - How collaborations like Travis Scott's bring value to sneaker brands and the history of Air Jordan releases(21:15) - The origins of limited shoe supply, streetwear drop culture, and more(24:20) - Talking to Josh Luber about starting Stock X(25:36) - The future of the Nike SNKRS app and Adidas Confirmed app(28:48) - The landscape of brands competing against Nike and Adidas(32:38) - Sustainable fashion and footwear(35:24) - Matt's take on NFTs(37:19) - Closing thoughts on women's footwear and the overall sneaker industry(38:15) - Where to find Matt and the NPD Group

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