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We’re thrilled to congratulate this year’s Foot Locker Community Empowerment Grant winners! This multi-city grant program, funded through the Foot Locker Foundation in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), is part of our Leading Education and Economic Development (LEED) initiative.? ? This year, we are investing $1.22 million in 14 organizations across 11 cities, reaching over 10,000 youth with a strong programmatic focus on mentorship, career exploration, and workforce development.?? For the full list of grant winners, please click the link here: https://lnkd.in/eruZFTi9 If you’re interested in receiving the Foot Locker Community Empowerment Grant for your organization, register on the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Community Empowerment Program page to be notified when applications open for the next round of funding. #TheHeartofSneakers #CommunityEmpowermentProgram #LEED?

Today, we are pleased to announce that Frank Bracken has been named President, Foot Locker, Inc. effective immediately. This appointment recognizes Frank’s leadership and valuable contributions to Foot Locker, Inc. Throughout his 15-year tenure with the Company, Frank has led several important initiatives across our business, including revitalizing and diversifying our brand partnerships, spearheading our omnichannel strategy, and expanding and elevating our core banners. In his new role, Frank will work alongside CEO Mary Dillon in accelerating the execution of the Lace Up Plan and corporate strategy. He will also continue to oversee global retail operations, merchandising, marketing, digital, loyalty, and real estate. Please join us in congratulating Frank on his new role! https://lnkd.in/g5FnxCtn

In partnership with @footlocker and their LEED initiative, we embarked on a search for the next emerging brand for our Foot Locker Threaded by PLC program. We're excited to reveal the brands that rose to the challenge!?This fall, get ready for their exclusive Foot Locker collection, launching online.?Congratulations to Jordan Dixon and Bam Leon! Think your brand has what it takes? Stay tuned for upcoming THREADED sessions – your moment could be next!

During this year’s Black History Month, our B.U.I.L.D. (Blacks United in Leadership Development) ERG and the LEED (Leading Education and Economic Development) team collaborated to explore the influence of the Black community on innovation in fashion and sneaker culture, holistic well-being, food traditions, and transformative leadership.? ? Team members from around the world were invited to join the month-long global celebration that began with "Fresh Fits and Kicks," a virtual event highlighting the impact of Black culture on sneaker innovation, featuring insights from notable fashion and sneaker designers including Anya Ayoung-Chee, ERIC SHAKE JAMES, Channing Beumer, Dion Walcott, and Jae Tips. Our second event, "Soul Food for the Soul," led by Chef Chelsia Green-Ogletree, founder, and owner of Her Majesty Kitchen, took team members on a culinary journey, showcasing the traditions of soul food with a live cooking demonstration,?while debunking the myth that traditional soul food is unhealthy. ? We concluded the month with "Undeniable Leadership," where Foot Locker leaders shared stories of resilience and the importance of nurturing future leaders.? ? A huge thank you to our B.U.I.L.D. ERG and LEED team for making this month an impactful experience for our team members!?? ? #TheHeartofSneakers #BlackHistoryMonth

Congratulations to our Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Adrian Butler, for receiving the Super Global recognition at the 2025 DallasCIO ORBIE Awards! This prestigious award honors exceptional technology executives who have demonstrated excellence in innovation, leadership, and business impact.? Leading our Global Technology Services organization, Adrian is responsible for driving technology strategy, innovation, and delivering across our digital, data and analytics, supply chain/merchandising, and our omni-channel experiences.?Adrian’s expertise and passion are integral to our success, and this recognition is a well-deserved acknowledgement of his impact. Please join us in congratulating Adrian on this incredible achievement!?

Join Foot Locker at the #NSBE Career Fair for the National Society of Black Engineers in Chicago on March 6th and 7th! We invite you to stop by booth 2450 to explore our summer tech internships, career opportunities, and connect with our team. A great opportunity to take the next step in your career journey! We’re excited to see you there! #TheHeartofSneakers #NSBE #BlackinSTEM #FootLockerCareers

We celebrated Black History Month at our Atlanta community store last weekend with a special event highlighting community and opportunity. The day featured a panel discussion hosted by our Leading Education and Economic Development (LEED) team, career talks, opportunities to shop and support Home Grown brands, and a design workshop in partnership with UGG. During the workshop, UGG provided footwear for Atlanta-based youth organization LEAD Center For Youth. Check out all the highlights from this impactful event! #TheHeartofSneakers #LEED #UNDENIABLE #BlackHistoryMonth?

What an incredible National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Weekend for our Leading Education and Economic Development (LEED) team celebrating education, community, and culture!? In addition to supporting the NBA HBCU Classic, LEED hosted a recruitment station that connected college students with our talent acquisition teams and designers from Pensole Lewis College, offering insights into "Careers off the Court" and helping them pivot their passion for footwear and sports into real job opportunities.? LEED also held a footwear design workshop hosted by Pensole Lewis College, where local Bay Area high school students from Google's Code Next Program learned about color and material design. Each student also left with a pair of Nike Ja Morant 2s!? A huge thank you to our LEED team, Stripers, and partners for making this weekend impactful and unforgettable for the San Franciso Bay Area community!?? #TheHeartofSneakers #HBCU #LEED

Join us this Saturday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at our Atlanta community store to celebrate Black History Month! Explore a curated collection from our Home Grown brands, including Grady Baby, and connect with our talent acquisition team for exciting career opportunities. Plus, don’t miss our panel discussion moderated by Tai Neal, Vice President of LEED Strategy, featuring founders from Atlanta Fashion Week, L.E.A.D. Center for Youth, and Grady Baby. See you there!? #TheHeartofSneakers #BlackHistoryMonth #LEED?

This past weekend, Foot Locker returned to National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star and brought the heart and heat! We took center stage with a dynamic multi-brand, weekend long activation – further cementing our position as a leader in basketball and sneaker culture. Throughout our two-story immersive experience, fans had the opportunity to shop the hottest sneaker drops across top brands, play interactive games and win prizes, receive exclusive product customization, and more! We also surprised fans with a superstar athlete line up with guest appearances from Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Karl-Anthony Towns, Sabrina Ionescu, and many others. In addition to our activations, we were the associate partner of the highly anticipated 2025 NBA HBCU Classic, where Morehouse College and Tuskegee University battled for the title. As part of our ongoing commitment to support the game and community, the Foot Locker Foundation donated $25,000?to each school. A huge thank you to our dedicated team and Stripers, the National Basketball Association (NBA), and our brand partners: Nike, Jordan Brand, adidas, PUMA Group, Converse, Crocs, Inc., New Era Cap, and ANTA. The future of basketball is bright, and we’re just getting started. #TheHeartOfSneakers