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Foot Locker reinforces diversification strategy with Rocketsof Awesome’s investment

New York - Foot Locker (FL) is one of the financial backers of online kids clothing store Rockets of Awesome. The athletic apparel company has reportedly invested about 12.5 million dollars during a funding round last February. As highlighted by ‘Seeking Alpha’ earlier this week, as part of a strategic partnership, Rockets of Awesome will set up...

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Walmart e-commerce exec joins children's apparel retailer

Scott Turner, Walmart's director of e-commerce of two and a half years, has departed the U.S. retailer to join growing children's apparel brand, Rockets of Awesome. According to his LinkedIn profile, Turner has taken the position of senior vice president for marketing and customer with the brand, effective July 22. “On a personal level, I’ve...

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Foot Locker invests 12.5 million USD in Rockets of Awesome

Foot Locker is making its third investment in a promising company in 2019 alone. Less than a month after acquiring a stake in sneaker marketplace Goat for 100 million US dollars, Foot Locker has announced another investment of 12.5 million US dollars in Rockets of Awesome, a kidswear apparel brand company from New York which also offers a...

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Rockets Of Awesome raises 12.5 million dollars

New York-based kids’ clothing start-up Rockets of Awesome, which offers clothes for boys and girls through a subscription service, has raised 12.5 million dollars in Series A funding, in a round led by August Capital. Rockets of Awesome, headed by Rachel Blumenthal, founder and chief executive, offers parents a personalised shopping experience...