Sneakernomics: Solutions For The Run Specialty Business

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After several years of strong sales growth in the run specialty channel, that trend has now slowed. While the run specialty business is only a small portion of the overall running market, the channel controls tremendous mindshare. In order for the industry’s running business to improve, we need run specialty to […]
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