Nike partners with sneaker stores for "Give Fresh Air" campaign As announced earlier this month, Nike is switching things up for Air Max Day 2019, focusing its efforts on its new "Give Fresh Air" campaign. With the help of sneaker boutiques and local organizations, the "Give Fresh Air" project's main goal is to stimulate sneaker culture in a way that will spark change and give back to the community. Nike patrons are encouraged to donate new and gently worn sneakers to partner retailers in the United States and Canada. (Hypebeast)
Nike's SNKRS app fails during Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 "Cactus Jack" launch Travis Scott's highly sought-after Air Jordan 1 "Cactus Jack" finally made its global debut over the weekend, although many fans were left disgruntled due to Nike's SNKRS app failing during the launch. The collaborative sneaker was made available via the app on Saturday, however countless customers received payment processing error messages as they hurriedly tried to place orders before the shoes went out of stock. (Hypebeast)
Nike in China Nike released a limited run of trainers designed by the studio of Japan's Jun Takahashi. However, the studio, Undercover, then expressed support on Instagram for Hong Kong citizens who have been protesting against a law that would allow extraditions to China. Undercover claimed the post was accidental but Nike has now pulled the line in China. Financial Times
Nike CEO Nike CEO Mark Parker is stepping aside, though he will remain chairman of the board. Parker, who has been CEO for 13 years and last year apologized for not taking workplace culture complaints seriously, will in January be succeeded by board member and former eBay CEO John Donahoe. Fortune