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Adidas generates millions from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups

Headline from NBC Los Angeles, from the development of Aug 3, 2023

Newest development Aug 4, 2023 · 4 reportsAdidas gives Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups

After Ye's antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas has sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end shoes in a responsible way.

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    Adidas generates millions from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups

    Headline from NBC Los Angeles ·

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    Adidas gives Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    Adidas generates millions from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    After Ye's antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October, Adidas has sought a way to dispose of 1.2 billion euros worth of the high-end shoes in a responsible way.

  2. WFAA Dallas

    Adidas brings in $437 million from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Ye's antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end its partnership with the rapper in October.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groups (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.

  4. Sioux City Journal

    Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of that will go to anti-hate groups (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    Adidas has brought in $437 million from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The German sportswear

  5. Valdosta Daily Times

    Adidas is donating Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups. US Jews say it's making best of bad situation (opens Valdosta Daily Times)

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    Valdosta Daily Times's feed description

    Last October, sportswear giant Adidas cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, due to his antisemitic comments. As a result, Adidas was left with more than

  6. Fortune

    Adidas sold $400 million in Yeezy shoes last quarter (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The same as it did a year ago before Kanye West’s antisemitic outbursts

  7. The Times of Israel

    Yeezys earn $437m in first post-Kanye sale, with some earmarked for anti-hate groups (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Adidas has contributed 10 million euros to groups fighting antisemitism and racism, with additional 100 million euros expected, after ripping up contract with rapper

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Adidas brings in $437M from Yeezy sale, some going to anti-hate groups (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    FRANKFURT, Germany >> Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, as the German sportswear maker tries to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups…

  9. WANE Fort Wayne

    Adidas brings in $437 million from the first Yeezy sale. Part of sales will go to anti-hate groups (opens WANE Fort Wayne)

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    WANE Fort Wayne's feed description

    FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West,…

  10. Voice of America

    Adidas Sells $437 Million of Yeezy Sneakers, Donates Part to Anti-Hate Groups (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Ye's antisemitic and other offensive comments led the company to end their partnership in October

  11. The Times of Israel

    US Jews commend Adidas for donating surplus Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    While not saying they'll buy the shoes, community leaders say decision makes best of bad situation as firm tries to avoid massive losses following Kanye West antisemitism scandal

  12. Black Enterprise

    Adidas Donates Yeezy Sales To Anti-Hate Organizations (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Adidas will proceed with selling the rest of their Yeezy shoe inventory by donating the sales to anti-hate groups, a plan U.S. Rabbis approve.

  13. The Columbian

    Adidas gives Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    When Adidas cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, due to his antisemitic comments, it was left with more than a billion dollars worth of high-end Yeezy sneakers. Now, Jewish Ameri

  14. Billings Gazette

    Adidas donating Yeezy sales to anti-hate groups. US Jews say that’s making best of bad situation (opens Billings Gazette)

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    Billings Gazette's feed description

    Adidas is giving some proceeds of its Yeezy sneakers to groups engaged in fighting antisemitism after the sportswear giant cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, over his antisemitic comments. Many Jewish leaders welcome the plan.

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