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Foot Locker Appoints Former Nike Executive to Lead WSS Banner

by Katie Lee May 8, 2023

New York City — Foot Locker, Inc., a leading footwear and apparel retailer, has appointed Blanca Gonzalez as senior vice president and general manager of its WSS banner, effective May 15, 2023. WSS is best known for its neighborhood-based store presence and deep connection within Latino communities. Gonzalez joins Foot Locker from Nike Inc., where she served as vice president of North America product merchandising and brings more than 19 years of experience across various Nike leadership roles in marketing, merchandising and sales. Gonzalez will report directly to Frank Bracken, …

May 8, 2023

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Foot Locker Unveils Washington Heights Community Power Store

by Katie Lee August 9, 2019

New York City — On August 9, 2019, Foot Locker opened a community-based Power Store in the Upper Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights. The new store features a full suite of immersive capabilities for consumers to experience, including an activation space on the second floor. The 9,000-square-foot store is also the first among Foot Locker stores to showcase Nike App at Retail digital technology, bringing consumers digitally-led experiences and services in-store through the Nike App. “The launch of the Washington Heights Community Power Store serves as an opportunity for us …

August 9, 2019