How Nike insiders were charged with conspiring to steal millions of dollars' worth of sneakers
First publishedAug 5, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 5, 13:35 UTC · 8m ago
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Reselling sneakers has become a multibillion-dollar industry, with the most sought-after pairs selling secondhand for three or four times their retail value. LAPD detectives were part of a case that accuses Nike warehouse employees of diverting shoes to a broker who supplied local stores.
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- Reselling sneakers has become a multibillion-dollar industry, with the most sought-after pairs selling secondhand for three or four times their retail value. LAPD detectives were part of a case that accuses Nike warehouse employees of diverting shoes to a broker who supplied local stores.
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- 1 outlet, average source rating 7.0/10.
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