Melody Ehsani Departs Foot Locker
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Melody Ehsani Departs Foot Locker

Welcome back to FN Daily, where we break down the biggest stories happening in footwear and retail.

Today, Melody Ehsani is stepping down from her role as creative director of Foot Locker Women, 新百伦 is joining forces with Rival to grow the athletic brand’s global gaming community, and REI has released its 2022 sales figures and Impact Report.

Here's what you need to know.

Melody Ehsani Steps Down as Creative Director at Foot Locker Women

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Courtesy of Foot Locker

Designer Melody Ehsani announced on Instagram Monday that she is stepping down from her role as creative director of Foot Locker Women.

Ehsani joined the company in March 2021 to help elevate Foot Locker with female consumers in the streetwear space via content and product development. She was tasked with designing quarterly apparel collections and curating an ongoing selection of Nike and Jordan Brand products.

In a photo shared on social media, Ehsani wrote, “I am grateful for this chapter as my role as the creative director with Foot Locker comes to a close to refocus on other creative endeavors and forge new paths. Foot Locker will always be family, and I am excited to continue my journey with them on other projects in the near future.”

New Balance Looks to Grow Gaming Audience With New Rival Partnership

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Courtesy of New Balance

新百伦 is joining forces with Rival to grow the athletic brand’s global gaming community.

According to New Balance, it will partner with Rival through a series of online tournaments with the aim of giving the gaming community “special access to the brand” through athletes, ambassadors, unique experiences and exclusive product.

This spring, the athletic brand will launch its presence on Rival through a Rocket League tournament that invites gamers and fans of the brand to compete for the chance to win a prize pack of New Balance sneakers and apparel.

REI Reports Record Sales for 2022, Outlines $323 Million of Community Investments

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Courtesy of REI Co-op

REI has released its latest Impact Report and financials results for 2022, closing the year with a record $3.85 billion in sales and distributing $323 million back to the co-op community.

According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Seattle-based retailer, the co-op ended the year with a strong liquidity and working capital position and continued in its mission of investing in its members, employees and the outdoors.

REI president and CEO Eric Artz wrote in a public letter released alongside the report on Wednesday that he is “incredibly impressed” by all the company has accomplished as a co-op.

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