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Is Nike actually good at digital? Or is it just lucky to be Nike?
Nike Run Club is a half-hearted disappointment that should be so much more. Also: Updates on Shopify, Airbnb, Beyond Meat, and Delta.
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What happened to Blue Apron?
Marc Lore’s Wonder is putting $APRN shareholders out of their misery. Also: Nike wants more ‘everyday’ runners. And was Lulu-Mirror worth it?
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Parade’s sale, Peloton’s bummer summer, Nike Studios pricing, Ikea’s SF launch, and my Barbie note
Plus: Office Hours for members, this Tuesday. Grab one!
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Weed gummies, now shipping nationwide
Is it legal? It should be! Also: Nike’s new fitness studios and a Ghia ginger update.
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What Amazon really wants
Also: Threads’ huge debut, how Nike grows the pie, and the Gjelina Group’s first hotel.
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MrBeast Burger’s inevitable flameout
Also: What Nike and HBO have in common. And where’s Whole Foods in the ‘food as medicine’ conversation?
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Peloton for everyone?
Questions from a big relaunch. Also: Lessons from Duolingo’s TikTok success, and more.
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Why Sweetgreen just shredded its loyalty program
Also: How Nike wants to own the customer relationship — everywhere. And Squarespace’s pre-IPO bet on Tock.
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Apple’s viral widgets hit, what Nike learned this summer
I don’t think Apple was expecting this.
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Would you subscribe to these shoes?
The “end of ownership” is coming for your running gear.
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Why Apple is making workout tapes
It’s not just for the subscription revenue.
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In Conversation
Talking to your customers about race and racism
Backstory founder Callia Hargrove on how and why brands should speak out, and how to build an inclusive marketing culture.
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Podcast listening is down as people work from home
Is that bad? Also: Nike’s Covid-19 strategy, and launching office hours for members.
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Nike is trying to prove that brands don’t need Amazon
Does Amazon need brands?
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