Guides

Run better sneaker launches. Build more 
loyalty.

Checkout the drop playbook: How to grow your sneaker store through launches— built to help community sneaker stores run fair, buzz-worthy drops that keep fans coming back.

EQL is trusted by the world’s

best sneaker retailers

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Here’s what’s in the guide

The difference between selling and launching, and why it matters for your bottom line

Insights and examples from the world’s biggest launch brands

Exclusive insights from more than 500 sneaker fans on what they really want from your store.

The tools you need (and don’t need) in your tech stack

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76%

of sneaker fans said they visit their neighborhood store website at least once a week. Find out how to capitalize on that traffic.

57%

of fans said they don't feel a sense of loyalty to their neighborhood sneaker store over others. Learn how to reverse the trend.

EQL has run more than 10,000 launches for the world’s best brands.

It's important to reward locals because it allows us to give back to the community that has supported us since day one. Our local consumers are some of our most loyal and being able to reward them is an awesome EQL offering.

Abby Albino, Co-Founder, Makeway
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Take your sneaker release 
to the next level