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Designed for retail leaders, Retail Refined dives deep into exploring the future of the consumer and in-store experiences. Challenging the norm, host Melissa Gonzalez investigates what will define the next decade of retail, disruption that lies ahead and the key factors influencing change through curated conversations with some of the biggest names in retail and retail technology.

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Stepping into the Future at Shoptalk 2024: Creating a Flagship Brand Experience with APL

Melissa Gonzalez
March 28, 2024
Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL)
Melissa Gonzalez
NJ Falk
Retail Refined
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The customers of today are no longer satisfied with mere products; they crave brands that provide immersive, distinctive, and tailored brand experiences. Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) epitomizes this shift, setting a new standard in the luxury performance market with its innovative athletic footwear. APL’s newly opened flagship boutique in Soho, with its artisan plaster walls and Italian-imported travertine flooring, serves as an exemplary showcase of the brand experience with APL.

How does APL set new standards in the competitive world of athletic footwear? And how does it continue to innovate and grow in the ever-changing retail space?

In the latest episode of Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez sits down with NJ Falk, Managing Partner of APL, on the sidelines of Shoptalk 2024 to delve into the brand’s vision.

In this episode, key points of discussion include:

  • The origin story of APL and its patented load and launch technology.
  • The role of flagship stores in New York and Los Angeles in embodying the brand and providing a unique brand experience with APL.
  • APL’s omnichannel approach and international expansion through localized e-commerce platforms.

NJ Falk, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, brings a wealth of experience from her background in corporate America, e-commerce, and brand building in the luxury and emerging fashion sectors. With her leadership, APL continues to pioneer the luxury performance market, offering products that combine cutting-edge technology with high-end design.

Article written by MarketScale.

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