Sneakerheads, Rejoice: Drip Fest Touches Down In Michigan
The summer expo you’ve been waiting for has arrived in Michigan. Drip Fest is coming to Flint and it’s every sneakerhead and fashion enthusiast’s dream come true. This event isn’t just about sneakers. It’s an exchange where you can buy, sell, and trade anything from vintage tees to top-notch designer clothing.
This event is set to kick off on Saturday, June 3 from noon to 7 pm, followed by another day on Sunday, June 4 from noon to 6 pm. Make your way to the Dort Financial Center in Flint, located off I-69 at Center & Lapeer Road.
Beyond the fashion of Drip Fest, there will also be a food truck festival, bounce houses, and an array of games for kids in the parking lot. Children aged 12 and younger can enter free of charge. According to the event’s Facebook page, there will be $25 tickets available for the entire weekend.
A lineup of exclusive brands will be available for purchase including Chrome Hearts, AMIRI, and Supreme. Vendors will be showcasing a diverse range of items such as jewelry, custom rugs, and even personalized shoes.
In a recent chat with MLive, Seth Conklin, the Drip Fest organizer said that he hopes the expo becomes an annual tradition in the Flint area. Though there are similar events in Detroit Conklin also said he started the event to fill a need in the Flint community.
These Michigan Foot Locker Stores Could Be Closing By 2026
As part of a new business plan, Foot Locker is planning to close more than 400 stores in malls across North America. According to Business Insider, executives for the retailer shared a “Lace Up” business plan that includes the opening of new stand-alone store concepts. Foot Locker told Business Insider that it expects to close as many as 420 by 2026 to focus on its better-performing stores.
The retailer plans to open more than 300 new concept stores by 2026. These would include stores outside of malls. It’s reported that at an investor day event, Foot Locker executives described three new store formats, including a 15,000-square-foot “community” store designed for areas with “strong affinity for sneakers.”
Foot Locker operates more than 3,000 Foot Locker, Kids Footlocker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos stores worldwide. It has around 1,300 stores in malls in North America. According to the Foot Locker website there are 35 stores in Michigan. The Lansing, Southfield, and Sterling Heights locations are listed but are temporarily closed. The shoe chain expects to have around 2,4000 stores by 2026.
More than 400 mall stores across North America closing.
These Michigan Foot Locker Stores Could Be Closing By 2026.
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