The Playbook to Cult Status – What Will Be the Next Samba?

Adidas’ Samba trainers have gone beyond cult status – they’ve become an iconic shoe for both Millennials and Gen Z, rewriting the playbook for sneaker success.However, as Samba fatigue sets in across the market, retailers and customers alike want to know what the next big trend will be.In the final episode of the season, Grace Hill is joined by EDITED Retail Analyst Karis Munday, author of the report “What will be the next Samba” (used in reporting by Business of Fashion, Bloomberg, and Hypebeast). Karis and Grace discuss the story of how a single pair of trainers has reshaped the market as well as the power of celebrity endorsements and collaborations. Plus, Karis shares lessons retailers can take from the Samba, key strategies for a successful launch, and ways to continue to drive growth and hype. Have we reached peak Samba? If so, what’s next? For more insights, head to our resource section on edited.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Uncover the opportunities and challenges the retail industry is facing with the sector’s leaders and innovators with Inside Retail.Join EDITED’s Senior Director of Customer Marketing, Grace Hill, for refreshingly fun and forthright conversations at the intersection of retail and technology. In every episode, you’ll hear how leading brands utilise data to maximise results, how they’re overcoming the daily challenges retail is facing and how to always connect with customers.EDITED is the world’s leading Retail Intelligence Platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.