In an age where trends move fast and expectations are high, shoppers are smarter, savvier, and more selective than ever. This evolution has posed a challenge for brands as they continue to be tasked with illuminating their product in advanced still practical ways. Nike’s strategy for delivering the best shopping experience is four-pronged offense that aims to touch all bases for both the local community and global audience.
Currently, Nike is offering four distinct shopping experiences in North America called House Of Innovation, Live, Unite, and Rise. The House Of Innovation (New York City and Shanghai) is a full-fledged brand experience that doubles as a high-end showroom of the brand’s infinite capabilities in product innovation. Nike Live operates as a small-format boutique with comfortable furniture and quick turnaround of local favorites. Nike Unite hones in on local community, bringing sport directly to the consumer. Nike Rise, now open for the first time in the U.S., focuses on digital integration across its products, services, and experience.
Additionally, Nike Rise offers The Sports Hub for online-to-offline services that include digital returns, in-store pick-ups of online purchases, curbside pick-up for quick reception of online purchases from SNKRS Pass, Scan To Learn, and more. The dedicated Nike By You suite allows consumers to be their own designers, offering customization services of footwear and apparel using a selection of options from both the brand and local artists. The Aventura location offers the largest retail space for bras and leggings in North America.
Nike has also partnered with sneaker boutique UNKNWN in the Wynwood district; in addition to finding the best Nike product, UNKNWN will also act as a meeting point for special edition releases.
As Nike continues to grow its fleet of retail locations, their community-driven strategy is a worthy answer to the growing standards in convenience and personalization. Nike Rise Aventura is now open at at Aventura Mall. Future locations of Nike Rise stores will be announced soon.