Rona Epic
Epic can go two ways – epic good and epic bad. Today was the latter. Hmm, this week has been the latter.
Rona Relaxing
Just kicking it on a Sunday afternoon during these Rona times…
Yup, I managed to get a pair of the KFC Crocs collab!
Rona Reads: Wizenard Series, Season One
After the Training Camp of the Wizendard Series, Season One begins with Reggie.
Kentucky Fried Crocs
In these COVID times or not, this collaboration between KFC and Crocs is crazy and mindblowing. Check out Seth’s early review.
This awesomeness dropped today at Crocs.
Update: This was hard. These clogs flew, and when I got past the queue to the web site, I saw this and even then, clicking on “available” sizes showed out of stock.
Nine Bankrupt Businesses
If you’ve walked around a shopping mall during this COVID time, you’ve seen the desolation firsthand. Very little customers and permanently closed stores are common sights. So much so that here are nine business that have gone bankrupt:
- NPC International (Pizza Hut, Wendy’s)
- Lucky Brand
- Brooks Brothers
- Sur La Table
- Muji
- RTW Retailwinds
- Heritage Brands (Van Heusen, Izod Golf, Olga, Warner’s)
- Tailored Brands (Men’s Wearhouse)
- Ascena Retail Group (Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant)
Insulted by Blue Oats
Hmmm, should I be insulted since I did NOT win the Adidas raffle for the new Yeezy 380 “Blue Oats?”
I learned that the reflective version was very limited, but I didn’t consider that this non-reflective version would be difficult to get. And even though Adidas held a raffle, I thought winning one would be probable.
Should I be insulted not getting a pair?
More Ice Cream, Less Deodorant
In these COVID times, this sounds about right:
Ice cream sales are up with more people at home but deodorant sales are down
Countdown to Zyons
After a disastrous and extremely limited Yeezy 700 MNVN “Bone” drop today on Yeezy Supply and Adidas, the countdown to Zyons is on.
Let’s hope there are more than 1200 pairs available of the Zyons
Disappointed in Polar Cop
This topic is going to be subjective with differing points of view, but I just wanted to voice my disappointment with Polar Cop. Described as software “redefining iOS checkout automation,” this software went on sale publicly this morning. But due to its popularity, the launch was beset with technical problems and was delayed.
Sadly we will have to delay the drop by 15 minutes due to excessive traffic. Sorry for any inconvenience this might cause
— Polar Cop (@polar_cop) June 28, 2020
After another delay, this tweet was published about an hour after the original start time.
Due to server issues, once everything is up and running we will issue a 10 minute window before the restock, this should be within the next hour.
Thank you for your patience and we are terribly sorry for the inconvience caused.
— Polar Cop (@polar_cop) June 28, 2020
At this point, I more or less forgot about this release. But since I had the site’s window open, I noticed that the page had changed to purchase screen. So I entered my information to make a buy and upon submission, I got an error screen, so again, I forgot abou this forgettable release. A few minutes later, I saw that the error screen changed to one of success, and I also got a confirmation email.
That joy was short lived however when Polar Cop commented first on the botched release then made the disappointing announcement.
Those who saw success will be refunded today and we remind you to not buy a copy second hand.
— Polar Cop (@polar_cop) June 28, 2020
All sucessful orders were cancelled.
Instead of honoring the existing sales, the company decided to alienate the only fans up to that point – those who had made valid purchases. Why would a software company want to estrange those who wanted their product and bought their product? Can’t they just release more copies of the software at a later date (and with more preparation)?
I understand that in these high-demand situations, everyone can’t be happy and satisfied with the outcome. The masses who were waiting for the software and didn’t get a copy were, of course, angered. And now the (potential) advocates who bought the software were also angered with the cancellations. Disappointing all around. As a company, how is trust built when business transactions aren’t honored? Why not turn this into a win-win situation, allowing the purchases to stand then simply releasing more copies for sale at a later date?
Rona Eats: Boba Bar
In these Rona Times, this Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream Bar is a popular seller. Found at local markets, finding these frozen boba drinks on a stick isn’t so easy.
Some reviews:
The Rona RNNR
In a totally unexpected move in these Rona Times, the news of the collaboration of The Gap and Kanye West was joined by the surprise release of the Yeezy RNNR. This new silhouette of an organic and futuristic sandal went on sale on Yeezy Supply and quickly sold out.
Sadly, despite my efforts, I could not get a new pair of house slippers RNNRs.
Rona Changes: The Gap
In these Rona Times, the traditional is being challenged and changed. This is epitomized by the recent agreement between The Gap and Kanye West. Yeah, that Ye, that Mr. West, that former Gap employee who is now the creative director of Yeezy Gap.
The hope is that this ten-year agreement can and will revive the traditional ins-tore shopping experience, bringing:
modern, elevated basics for men, women and kids at accessible price points
while reversing the recent closure of physical stores like this former Banana Republic in Ala Moana.
Now my only question is if my next Yeezy shoe will come from The Gap?