
As news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's visit to the home of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes drops, Internet's reaction is unanimous
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly paid a visit to the lavish home of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes on the occasion of their son's first birthday
2023-11-30 17:26

Adidas is still figuring out what to do with $1.3 billion worth of unsold Yeezys
Nearly seven months on from Adidas parting ways with rapper Kanye West, and the sportswear brand reportedly still has $1.3 billion of unsold Yeezy stock in its warehouses. The decision from Adidas to split from West - otherwise known as Ye - came back in October last year came after the 45-year-old made antisemitic remarks both in interviews and online. But now, Adidas has to decide what to do with the remaining stock of the popular shoe as the company attempts to turn its fortune around after it abruptly ended its partnership with West and his Yeezy brand, with 400 million euros ($441 million) in lost sales at the start of the year. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Though Adidas is "getting closer and closer to making a decision" on what to do with the sneakers and the “options are narrowing,” new CEO Bjorn Gulden said, as per Associated Press. He became in charge back in January this year, three months after Adidas terminated it's partnership with Ye. However, a decision has not yet been reached due to "so many interested parties," he added. Gulden did not confirm whether the option to destroy the shoes had been ruled out but noted that this is something it is the company is "trying to avoid." Meanwhile other options have their own downsides, since selling the shoes would mean Ye would need to be paid royalties, removing brand identification would be dishonest. Giving the shoes away for free sounds like a nice idea in theory but this could cause them to be resold at a higher market price. Gulden is also remaining tight-lipped on the exact quantity of stock that is left since he believes if consumer are aware of this number it "could have an impact on demand," as per AP. The CEO admitted losing Yeezy is "of course hurting us" and if Adidas decides not to sell the remaining shoes, it could reduce earnings by 500 million euros this year. Net sales declined 1 per cent in the first quarter, to 5.27 billion euros, and would have risen per cent with the Yeezy line, the company said. As a whole, Gulden described 2023 as a "a year of transition" with "a better ’24 and a good ’25" as the German sportswear business continues without the Yeezy brand. Elsewhere, Adidas found itself being sued by investors last week who allege the company knew about Ye’s offensive remarks and harmful behaviour years before the termination and failed to take precautionary measures to limit financial losses. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-10 02:25

'Stan Lee' remembers his Marvel-ous life, as presented in his own words
Before Marvel conquered the pop culture and cinematic universe, Stan Lee served as the genial goodwill ambassador of the comic-book industry. As such Lee created a rich archive that provides the basis for "Stan Lee," a breezy Disney+ documentary looking back at the colorful comics patriarch's life and career in commemoration of what would have been his centennial year.
2023-06-16 21:55

'I wanted to rally the girls to support her’: Larsa Pippen defends decision to reveal Guerdy Abraira’s cancer secret to 'RHOM' cast
'I called and texted Guerdy after she called me fake in the press. She never responded,' Larsa Pippen said
2023-11-15 07:29

Seth Rogen's wife Lauren Miller Rogen reveals she had brain aneurysm removed
Lauren Miller Rogen revealed this week that she had surgery to remove a brain aneurysm.
2023-10-13 22:25

Q&A: Steven Soderbergh goes 'Full Circle', talks DVDs, Danny Ocean and 'Out of Sight'
Steven Soderbergh's latest project is the series “Full Circle” for Max debuting Thursday
2023-07-11 02:56

Gal Gadot, Amy Schumer and Jerry Seinfeld among more than 700 entertainment leaders voicing support for Israel in open letter
More than 700 entertainment industry professionals have signed an open letter voicing their support for Israel and condemning Hamas as fighting continues in the Middle East.
2023-10-13 03:51

Bradley Martyn shares 'hilarious' take on Andrew Tate's workout routine: 'F**k gym, bodybuilding is for losers'
In the past, Andrew Tate asserted that he keeps up his slim, muscular figure by following a certain diet and exercise routine
2023-08-01 13:51

Sinéad O'Connor's funeral, in pictures
Fans of the late singer and activist filled the Irish town of Bray's streets, before a private burial.
2023-08-08 22:49

World Chess Hall of Fame to Premiere Two New Exhibitions Showcasing Chess’ Influence on Music and Literature
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2023-05-11 23:49

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' may have a trans character. Here's why fans say it matters
Fans and critics alike are praising the sequel to 2018's "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." And there's one thing some fans are particularly excited about: Gwen Stacy might be transgender.
2023-06-11 18:23

'She is going to be everywhere in 2024': Dua Lipa in talks for 2024 stadium tour
Dua Lipa is hoping to play stadiums next summer with her team "looking at pencilling in" the dates soon.
2023-11-27 18:19
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