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Run better sneaker launches. Build more 
loyalty.

Checkout EQL's Launch Trends Report— built to help community sneaker stores run fair, buzz-worthy drops that keep fans coming back.

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best sneaker retailers

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Here’s what’s in the report

Learn what fans what from their local sneaker stores to build community

Hear what some of the world's best sneaker retailers see as the major challenges for 2026

Learn from sneakerheads directly on how to get more store traffic and sales

Dive deep into what drives loyalty from the sneaker community and how to do it right

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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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