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Foot Locker Celebrates Youth and Sneaker Culture in Hong Kong with New Store Opening

By Sarah Chen
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Foot Locker, Inc., the leading global destination for speciality athletic-lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories, has opened a new Power Store in Hong Kong.

The new store, located in Gala Place, Mong Kok offers visitors a unique single level destination. This is the retailer’s 6th location to open in Hong Kong –– set to bring an engaging retail experience with premium product and elevated in-store presentations to enhance customer experience. The design celebrates basketball culture with a signature multi-branded basketball collection and area dedicated to the game. The store boasts dedicated women’s and kids areas and a studio and events space, to host brand partners and local influencers (pending COVID-19 restrictions).

With impressive footwear and apparel collections from global brand partners, including Nike, Jordan, adidas, Puma, Converse, New Balance, Under Armour and streetwear brands including Chinatown Market and Carrots, customers can expect immersive experiences and elevated product storytelling for every occasion. The store will also provide men, women and kids lines for the sneaker obsessed and provide access to the largest selection of Nike Air Max Plus (TN’s) available in market.

Mong Kok is a neighbourhood known for its vibrant sneaker scene and is a melting pot of cultures, a place where young Hong Kong people pursue their passion and express themselves. The store features specially commissioned artworks –by four local artists Way Fung @digiway, Stanley Wong @Sneakerconcept, Brian Liu @824Hachi and Zoie Lam @Zlism, inspired by Mong Kok and its relationship to sneaker and basketball culture. It also sets the tone for how Foot Locker will tailor the store to the local community.

Commenting on the new store, Tomas Petersson, GM and VP, Foot Locker Asia, said, “We couldn’t be more excited for our store opening in Mong Kok. This has been a dream come true to have a store in this area where sneaker-style is so inspired and alive in the streets and really around every corner. This is our 6th store opening in Hong Kong – first in Kowloon and now in this store – we can’t wait to get to know our consumers and celebrate sneaker culture together.”

Questions & Answers

Q.

What kind of shopping experience can customers expect at the new Foot Locker store?

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Customers can expect an engaging retail experience with premium products and enhanced in-store presentations. There will be immersive experiences and elevated product storytelling, catering to men, women, and kids.

Q.

Which specific sneaker model will the new store offer the largest selection of?

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The new store will offer customers access to the largest selection of Nike Air Max Plus, also known as TN's, available in the market. This is a key offering for sneaker enthusiasts.

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How does the new store incorporate local Hong Kong culture into its design?

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The store features specially commissioned artworks by four local artists, inspired by Mong Kok's sneaker and basketball culture. This sets a precedent for how Foot Locker will tailor stores to the local community.

Q.

Is this the first Foot Locker store in the Mong Kok area of Hong Kong?

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Yes, Tomas Petersson, GM and VP, Foot Locker Asia, states that this is their first store opening in Kowloon and specifically in the Mong Kok area, which he notes is rich in sneaker-style.

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